Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)

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200 Uhland Rd
$890 - $950
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200 Uhland Rd

200 Uhland RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Oaks35
Studio Apartments

Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing
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Stadium View Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium View Apartments

100 Warden LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Townwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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El Monty Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Monty Apartments

1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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The Colony of San Marcos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony of San Marcos

1631 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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$1,000 - $1,500

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1202 Thorpe Ln

San MarcosTX78666
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165 Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

165 Lofts

165 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown San Marcos area of San Marcos, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 priced from $650. Stadium View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$650
Stadium View ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$729
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Arise Riverside RanchStudio, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Ranch at 1856 Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Marcos area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 3 Bath Model at Magnolia Condominiums in the in the Blanco River Village neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Uptown San Marcos apartment is the 2x2 Model at ONE09 West starting at $885 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Condominiums3 Bed/ 3 Bath2BR,3BA$1.52
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.84
200 Uhland Rd200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.03
Aqua 16 Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath W/D Reno2BR,1BA$1.30
Ranch at 1856 Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Autumn Chase ApartmentsA11BR,1.5BA$1.38
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Stadium View ApartmentsSmart 1-Bedroom 1-Bath Living Near Texas State,...1BR,1BA$1.56

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Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

Ranked #3

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

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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Marcos is Stadium View Apartments which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Uptown San Marcos costs $1,475.

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 59 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 $930 which is $545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Marcos.

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