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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Marcos, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Marcos, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blanco River Village$1,187$635138
Uptown San Marcos$1,249$635104
Downtown San Marcos$1,450$585253

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood priced from $699. Hillside Ranch in the Hill Country neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$699
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$749
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Palm Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$850
El Monty ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Uptown SquareThe Broadway Unfurnished2BR,2BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $0.41 price per square foot By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the D1 Model at The Mirage starting at $585 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.41
The MirageD14BR,4BA$0.41
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$0.95
Arba San MarcosTelluride3BR,3BA$0.70
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.00
Green Spring2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.79
Sienna PointeB12BR,2BA$1.03
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
TreehouseSycamore2BR,1BA$0.97
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

What type of rentals are currently available in San Marcos?

There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX with pricing that ranges from $585 to $4,248. There are also 399 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Marcos ranging from $565 to $4,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Marcos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Marcos ranges from $565 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,117.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Marcos?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos range from $675 to $4,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,645 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.