Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $700 (9 Rentals)

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property at 512 Lockhart St

$775

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$775

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$775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 Lockhart St, Unit #2

512 Lockhart St
San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1444 River Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1444 River Rd, Unit 1444

1444 River Rd
San MarcosTX78666

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property at 1202 Thorpe Ln

$1,175 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1202 Thorpe Ln

San MarcosTX78666

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 2 Beds unit found at Westfield priced from $570. Tapestry at Aquarena Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $686. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WestfieldB12BR,1BA$570
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Marcos area is the $0.64 price per square foot 4x4 - D1 Model at Vie Lofts at San Marcos in the in the Uptown San Marcos neighborhood starting from $879. The second greatest value Uptown San Marcos apartment is the 4X4D1 Model at The Local Downtown starting at $859 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown San Marcos 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.
Vie Lofts at San Marcos4x4 - D14BR,4BA$0.64
The Local Downtown4X4D14BR,4BA$0.64
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsB22BR,1BA$1.27
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.84
Aqua 16 Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$0.97
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
The LynxB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
TreehouseOak2BR,1BA$1.40

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 65 Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX with pricing that ranges from $679 to $3,018. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown San Marcos ranging from $750 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 $750 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown San Marcos?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown San Marcos range from $679 to $3,018, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.