Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Marcos, TX (48 Rentals)

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Apartments in San Marcos with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Mission Trail at El Camino Real
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$805 - $1,775Special Offer
2 Months Free Now Leasing: 1 Bedrooms starting at $805 2 Bedrooms starting at $925 3 Bedrooms starting at $1,185 4 Bedrooms starting at $1,4
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Mission Trail at El Camino Real

3085 Highway 123San Marcos, TX 78666
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FLATZ 512
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$1,044 - $1,829Special Offer
2 Months Free $99 Moves You In + Up to 2 Months FREE* + America's Birthday Gift of $250 towards rent or move-in costs Must move in by July 3
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FLATZ 512

834 Cottonwood PkySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Pyland Ranch
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$1,169 - $2,391Special Offer
1 Month Free 2 months free on 13-18 month terms-Move in by 12/30/ 1 month free- Move in by 1/31 *Conditions apply.
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Pyland Ranch

216 Flint Ridge RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Ranch at 1856 Apartments
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$795 - $1,300Special Offer
Specials Lease Now and Lock In Our Lower Summer Rates! Select 1 Bedrooms from just $779 and select 2 Bedrooms from just $875 + $0 Admin Fee.
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Ranch at 1856 Apartments

1805 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Social SMTX®
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$699 - $1,049Special Offer
Specials Love it? Lease it! Enjoy waived app & admin fees when you make The Social SMTX your new home! Contact the Leasing Office to learn m
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The Social SMTX®

121 Craddock AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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River Oaks Villas Apartments
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$945 - $2,039Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive 4 weeks free at move-in when you lease a 2 or 3-bedroom apartment home for 10 months or longer. To qualify, submit your
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River Oaks Villas Apartments

1900 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Asbury Place
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$950 - $1,375Special Offer
2 Months Free Come Lease with Us Today! 2 months free!!! Take advantage of our amazing, reduced rents!!! 2 Bedroom $950 monthly, 3 Bedroom $
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Asbury Place

1350 Wonder World DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Heritage at Cottonwood Creek
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$1,135 - $1,845Special Offer
2 Months Free Move in by July 31 and receive 2 Months FREE Rent + Admin & App Fees waived with "look and lease" tour. $500 Resident Referral
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Heritage at Cottonwood Creek

4530 N State Highway 123San Marcos, TX 78666
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Casata San Marcos
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$1,070 - $1,969Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 10 Weeks Free! Lease Today and you will be entered into our drawing for a 5-day Caribbean Cruise for 2! *Restrictions Ap
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Casata San Marcos

2138-2139 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Alta Center Point
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$1,315 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Savannah Club
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$930 - $1,994Special Offer
Specials $800 off at move in, all floorplans, 12 month lease or longer, Move in by 07/31.
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Savannah Club

250 S Stagecoach TrlSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Tapestry Centerpoint
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$686 - $1,995Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy 6 Weeks Free On 60% Units! Contact Our Leasing Office For More Details!
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Tapestry Centerpoint

4334 Transportation WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Union San Marcos
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$884 - $1,958
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Union San Marcos

1354 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,206 - $2,240
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Lanes at Oslo
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$780 - $1,595Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy 6 weeks rent free upfront on 12-month or longer leases. Pay no admin fees, and enjoy all-bills-paid living with utilities
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The Lanes at Oslo

1560 S Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$1,104 - $2,658
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Curve
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$1,000 - $1,200Special Offer
Specials 6 WEEKS FREE! Reduced Rates on select floorplans!!!!!
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The Curve

705 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Stone Brook Seniors
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$833 - $1,764Special Offer
Specials $199 Total Move-In + $0 Deposit and $0 App Fee!!! Apply now! This special won't last!
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Stone Brook Seniors

300 Stagecoach TrlSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Millennium on Post
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$689 - $799Special Offer
Specials Take advantage of our Look and Lease special and we'll waive your app fees + $250 off your first full month's rent!
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Millennium on Post

1651 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Encino Pointe
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$899 - $1,599Special Offer
2 Months Free MOVE IN BY 7/15 TO RECEIVE 2 MONTHS FREE! *INCOME & OTHER RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY*
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Encino Pointe

1800 Old Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Highcrest
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$1,105 - $1,515Special Offer
Specials Active Duty Military, Police, and Fire – 5% discount
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Highcrest

1518 Old Ranch Road 12San Marcos, TX 78666
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Whispering Pointe Apartments
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$1,504 - $2,552Special Offer
3 Months Free 3 Months Free!! $250 security deposit! You can also pre-lease for August move in at our current rates and special!!! Shuttle b
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Whispering Pointe Apartments

1650 Harris Hill RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Sadler House
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$1,168 - $1,583Special Offer
1 Month Free Move in by 7/15 and receive 4 weeks free on 12-14 month leases for all vacant units with approved credit. *Restrictions Apply N
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Sadler House

1271 Sadler DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Country Oaks
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$910 - $1,295Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 2 Months Free Rent. -OR- a $1000 Gift Card. Bobcats Welcome! Contact leasing for qualifying details.
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Country Oaks

1951 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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La Vista
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$775 - $1,757Special Offer
Specials Select One Bedroom homes starting at $775 Select Two Bedroom homes starting at $999 $99 Security Deposit
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La Vista

1615 Redwood RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Sienna Pointe
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$815 - $1,599Special Offer
2 Months Free NOW OFFERING 2 MONTHS FREE! *INCOME AND RENT RESTRICTIONS APPLY*
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Sienna Pointe

2913 Hunter RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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El Monty
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$725 - $999Special Offer
2 Months Free Two Months Free if you apply within 48 hrs!!
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El Monty

1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B

1640 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Opal Point at Kyle
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$967 - $2,000Special Offer
1 Month Free Your next chapter starts here — and it starts with up to 1 MONTH FREE! Rates starting at $973, plus $175 back in your pocket wi
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Opal Point at Kyle

141 Opal LnKyle, TX 78640
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Anson Crossing
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$1,149 - $1,832Special Offer
Specials Enjoy up to 8 weeks free on select homes, plus newly reduced rates - 2 bedroom homes now starting at $1,149/month. This limited-tim
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Anson Crossing

839 Gully StMaxwell, TX 78656
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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

Top Apartments in San Marcos, TX with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 07-05-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top San Marcos, TX apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Millennium on Post

Take advantage of our Look and Lease special and we'll waive your app fees + $250 off your first full month's rent!Expires 07-05-2026

La Vista

Select One Bedroom homes starting at $775 Select Two Bedroom homes starting at $999 $99 Security DepositExpires 07-05-2026

Highcrest

Active Duty Military, Police, and Fire – 5% discountExpires 07-05-2026

FLATZ 512

$99 Moves You In + Up to 2 Months FREE* + America's Birthday Gift of $250 towards rent or move-in costs Must move in by July 31, 2026. *On approved credit. Restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice.Expires 07-05-2026

Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes

Immediate Move-Ins Available!Expires 07-05-2026

Village Green Apartments

Fall into Big Savings! Up to 1 Month Free + Free Internet and CableExpires 07-05-2026

Stone Brook Seniors

$199 Total Move-In + $0 Deposit and $0 App Fee!!! Apply now! This special won't last!Expires 07-05-2026

Savannah Club

$800 off at move in, all floorplans, 12 month lease or longer, Move in by 07/31.Expires 07-05-2026

Hawthorne at Blanco Riverwalk

Lease Today and Receive Up To $3,600 Off! Contact us to learn more! Pricing Subject to Change. Restrictions May Apply.Expires 07-05-2026

Sadler House

Move in by 7/15 and receive 4 weeks free on 12-14 month leases for all vacant units with approved credit. *Restrictions Apply No Admin Fee-Pay Application Fee & Apply!Expires 07-05-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in San Marcos, TX

Specials updated: 07-05-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in San Marcos, TX. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

SYNC at Purgatory Creek

Ask our Leasing Team for details on Special Offers and our Preferred Employer Discounts.Expires 01-01-2027

Cabana Beach San Marcos

Receive an additional $30 off per month if you sign with a group!Expires 07-31-2026

Rio Ranch Townhomes

Two Months Free if you apply within 48 hrs!!Expires 07-31-2026

El Monty

Two Months Free if you apply within 48 hrs!!Expires 07-31-2026

Asbury Place

Come Lease with Us Today! 2 months free!!! Take advantage of our amazing, reduced rents!!! 2 Bedroom $950 monthly, 3 Bedroom $1225 monthlyExpires 07-31-2026

Mission Trail at El Camino Real

Now Leasing: 1 Bedrooms starting at $805 2 Bedrooms starting at $925 3 Bedrooms starting at $1,185 4 Bedrooms starting at $1,465 Enjoy 8 Weeks FREE - Applied to your 2nd & 5th month! Offer ends July 31st - Apply Today! *Terms & Conditions and Income Restrictions may apply. Contact the leasing office for details.Expires 07-31-2026

Champions Crossing

LOOK AND LEASE AND GET 2 FREE MONTHS AND REDUCED RATES!!Expires 07-31-2026

Whispering Pointe Apartments

3 Months Free!! $250 security deposit! You can also pre-lease for August move in at our current rates and special!!! Shuttle bus transportation to the college provided to our residents!!Expires 07-31-2026

The Curve

6 WEEKS FREE! Reduced Rates on select floorplans!!!!!Expires 07-31-2026

The Entrada at San Marcos

Up to 10 Weeks Free Preferred Employer Special: Application and Administrative Fees Waived for qualified preferred employersExpires 06-30-2027

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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Marcos is at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes listed at $499.

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The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Marcos is $1,335.

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Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $789 at The Village on Telluride.

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The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Marcos is currently at 745 sq ft.

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