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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (22 Rentals)
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El Monty Apartments
1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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from $9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Clarewood Apartments
1400 Clarewood DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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from $924Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aqua 16
1640 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Summit Apartments
1348 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Village Green Apartments
201 1st StSan Marcos, TX 78666
624 Mill St
San MarcosTX78666
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from $1,049Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lanes at Oslo
1560 S Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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from $1,1252 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lynx Townhomes and Apartments
518 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
1480 River Rd, Unit 1480
1480 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666
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Autumn Chase Apartments
1606 N Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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River Oaks Villas Apartments
1900 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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1033 Haynes St
San MarcosTX78666
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1002 Haynes St
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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 | $910 | $750 | $1,399 |
| Uptown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $850 | $2,390 |
| Uptown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $760 | $2,851 |
| Uptown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $685 | $3,177 |
| Uptown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $966 | $615 | $2,903 |
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There are currently 22 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 6 Beds unit found at Cottages at San Marcos priced from $685. The 1856 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $736. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at San Marcos | F2 Triplex | 6BR,6BA | $685 |
| The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $736 |
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $819 |
| Palm Square Apartments | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX
As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Marcos area is the $0.54 price per square foot E2 Premium Model at View on the Square in the in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood starting from $819. The second greatest value Uptown 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 Uptown San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $0.54 |
| The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
| Cottages at San Marcos | C2 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.68 |
| River Oaks Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3 | 200 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Vie Lofts at San Marcos | 2x2 (Premium) | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Aqua 16 | 2 Bed 1 Bath W/D Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Local Downtown | 2X2B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
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Among neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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