Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $850 (12 Rentals)

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The 1856
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1703 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Townwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Marcos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown San Marcos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown San Marcos is under $985.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Marcos is The 1856 which is listed at $736, while the average apartment in Uptown San Marcos costs $1,224.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 106 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown San Marcos?

Cheap apartments in Uptown San Marcos have an average cost of $726 which is $498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Marcos.

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