Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

Ranked #1

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood in San Marcos, TX

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Marcos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Marcos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Marcos is under $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Marcos is Mariposa Hunter Road 55+ Apartment Homes which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Downtown San Marcos costs $1,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 224 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown San Marcos?

Cheap apartments in Downtown San Marcos have an average cost of $670 which is $530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Marcos.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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