
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Aqua 16

1002-1004 Haynes St

1624 Aquarena Springs Dr

Village Green Apartments

624 Mill St

1450 River Rd
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The Summit Apartments

Autumn Chase Apartments

1033 Haynes St
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1202 Thorpe Ln

1002 Haynes St

1624 Aquarena Springs Dr
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1021 Haynes St

200 Uhland Rd
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 |
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Uptown San Marcos Studio Apartments | $1,278 | $1,175 | $1,399 |
Uptown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $725 | $1,825 |
Uptown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $740 | $2,330 |
Uptown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $685 | $2,967 |
Uptown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $868 | $635 | $2,903 |
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There are currently 28 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 $699. The 1856 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $803. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
Palm Square Apartments | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
El Monty Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Uptown Square | The Broadway Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $885 |
Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Stadium View Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $939 |
Westfield | A1 - 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Local Downtown | 2X2B1 | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Marcos area is the $0.41 price per square foot D1 Model at The Mirage in the in the Blanco River Village neighborhood starting from $585. The second greatest value Uptown San Marcos apartment is the 200 Uhland Rd Model at 200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3 starting at $999 with a $1.08 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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The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3 | 200 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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 | $0.90 |
The Parlor | Stagecoach A - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Treehouse | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
The Local Downtown | 2X2B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $999.
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 $803, while the average apartment in Uptown San Marcos costs $1,249.
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 57 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 $880 which is $369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Marcos.
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