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Emerson at Trace
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$1,056 - $2,698
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 1460 River Rd

$1,100

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$1,100
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1460 River Rd, Unit 1460

1460 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666

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Blanco River Lodge
$1,155 - $2,558
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 205 5th St

$1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

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205 5th St

San MarcosTX78666

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Oaks35
Studio Apartments

Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Stadium View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

100 Warden LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Mosscliff Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosscliff Apartments

1637 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Sunrise Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

500 Parker DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Townwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The 1856
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1805 N I 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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The Lynx
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lynx

518 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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Smith Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith Lane

103 Smith LaneSan Marcos, TX 78666
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$895 - $1,065

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3331 Ranch Rd 12

San MarcosTX78666
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Topaz Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Apartments

1101 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marcos is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is Tapestry Centerpoint which is listed at $686, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,116.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Marcos?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 422 regular apartments in San Marcos that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Marcos?

Cheap apartments in San Marcos have an average cost of $646 which is $470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.