Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX Under $2,500 (475 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$1,265 - $2,651
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,206 - $2,238
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Emerson at Trace
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$1,170 - $2,634
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Emerson at Trace

618 El Rio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
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$1,130 - $2,549
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Parlor
$1,020 - $3,018
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The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B
$920
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1640 Post Rd, Unit B

1640 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4
$900
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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4

200 Uhland RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Cheatham Street Flats
$895 - $1,820
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Cheatham Street Flats

401 S Guadalupe StSan 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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The Local Downtown
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$849 - $1,669
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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?

There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $775 to $2,236 with an average price of $1,288.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Marcos Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos ranges from $686 to $2,359 with an average monthly rent of $1,226.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Marcos range from $680 to $3,330. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,325.

How expensive are San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 94 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Marcos on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $650 to $4,440 - averaging $1,600 for the location.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.