Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $700 (6 Rentals)

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property at 512 Lockhart St

$775 - $795

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$775 - $795

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$775 - $795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St

San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1444 River Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1444 River Rd, Unit 1444, Unit 1444

1444 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666

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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 $690. 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$690
Stadium View ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$729
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX

As of April 25, 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 Rd, Unit 4200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$0.97
Aqua 16 Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath W/D Reno2BR,1BA$1.11
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
The ParlorStagecoach B - 2x22BR,2BA$1.37
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Village Green ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.53
Stadium View ApartmentsSmart 1-Bedroom 1-Bath Living Near Texas State,...1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown San Marcos

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown San Marcos?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX with pricing that ranges from $775 to $3,018. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown San Marcos ranging from $775 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown San Marcos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown San Marcos ranges from $775 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,315.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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