1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX (45 Rentals)

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The Parlor
$1,470 - $1,696
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$1,020 - $3,018

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

The Parlor

140 W San Antonio StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Local Downtown
$1,616 - $1,669
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$856 - $1,669

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The Local Downtown

210 North Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
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$1,118 - $1,851
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$1,157 - $2,435

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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$1,695 - $1,895

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202 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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The Hutchison
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The Hutchison

300 N Edward Gary StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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165 Lofts
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165 Lofts

165 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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R Squared

140 S Fredericksburg StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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View on the Square

228 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Marcos area of San Marcos, TX is found at SYNC at Purgatory Creek and is listed at 1,077 square feet priced from $1,430. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SYNC at Purgatory CreekA61,077 Sq Ft$1,430
RedwoodA1928 Sq Ft$1,049
Riverstone1 Bedroom873 Sq Ft$999
The Grand at StonecreekA3850 Sq Ft$1,350
The Atlantic PalazzoA1E842 Sq Ft$1,199
Parkway Grande Apartment HomesSedona821 Sq Ft$1,050
Aqua 16 ApartmentsColorado 1 Bed 1.5 Bath820 Sq Ft$890
Savannah ClubThe Orleans802 Sq Ft$1,090
The MerrimanA3801 Sq Ft$1,329
Stone Brook Seniors1x1765 Sq Ft$1,467

Cheapest Available Downtown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Marcos of San Marcos, TX is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $795 at Ranch at 1856 Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Marcos is currently $1,161. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$795
Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel$799
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$879
Aqua 16 ApartmentsColorado 1 Bed 1.5 Bath$890
Country Oaks1BR 1BA$910
River Oaks Villas Apartments1 Bedroom$910
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$925
The Lanes at Oslo1 Bedroom A$944
Encino PointePino$949
Parkway Grande Apartment HomesGrapevine$966

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Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Marcos with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown San Marcos is at Ranch at 1856 Apartments listed at $795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Marcos Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Marcos is $1,161.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Marcos is a 1,077 square feet unit starting from $1,430 at SYNC at Purgatory Creek.

What is the average size for Downtown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown San Marcos is currently 900 sq ft.

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