New Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX Under $2,500 (49 Rentals)

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Alta Center Point
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$1,265 - $2,651
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Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Built in 20231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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The Parlor
$1,020 - $3,018
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Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Cheatham Street Flats
$895 - $1,820
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Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cheatham Street Flats

401 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
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$849 - $1,669
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$849 - $1,669

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Built in 2017Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Villas del San Xavier
Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas del San Xavier

140 Royale Senior WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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R Squared
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

R Squared

140 S Fredericksburg StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Arden 231
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden 231

231 Windsor BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Pointe San Marcos
Built in 2017Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe San Marcos

417 N Comanche StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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McCarty Commons
Built in 20201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McCarty Commons

1476 E McCarty LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Centro35
Built in 20241 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Aspire San Marcos
Built in 2020Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Aspire San Marcos

101 Concho StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Vie Lofts at San Marcos
Built in 20161 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vie Lofts at San Marcos

817 Chestnut StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Lyndon
Built in 20191 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lyndon

200 Springtown WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Oaks35
Built in 2021Studio Apartments

Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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View on the Square
Built in 2022Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

View on the Square

228 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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property at 231 Gabbro Gdns

$2,100

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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231 Gabbro Gdns

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property at 340 Geode Gln

$1,599

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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340 Geode Gln

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Sunset Point
Built in 20233 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Point

4418 S 69th AvePhoenix, AZ 85043

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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest New apartment in San Marcos?

Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Marcos is at The Local Downtown listed at $849.

How much is the average rent for a New San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a New Apartment in San Marcos is $1,620.

What is the largest New San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Marcos is a 2,029 square feet unit starting from $1,828 at The Corridor at Sunset Oaks Rental Homes.

What is the average size for San Marcos New Apartments for rent?

The average size for a New rental in San Marcos is currently at 764 sq ft.

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