
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Uptown San Marcos area of San Marcos.


Aqua 16 Apartments

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Oaks35

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The 1856

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Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,360 | $1,244 | $1,450 |
| Uptown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $700 | $1,695 |
| Uptown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $740 | $3,000 |
| Uptown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $685 | $2,997 |
| Uptown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $837 | $635 | $929 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.
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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 $749. Aqua 16 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Aqua 16 Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Arise Riverside Ranch | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| El Monty Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX
As of January 13, 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 $865 with a $0.82 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Condominiums | 3 Bed/ 3 Bath | 2BR,3BA | $1.52 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Aqua 16 Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath W/D Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Sundance Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Autumn Chase Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Blanco River Lodge | The Frio | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Arise Riverside Ranch | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $959.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Marcos is Aqua 16 Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Uptown San Marcos costs $1,384.
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 71 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 $792 which is $592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Marcos.
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