How much is rent in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average rent is $910+ for a studio, $1,199+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,387+ for a 2-bedroom, and $1,742+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in San Marcos, check out our monthly San Marcos Rent Report . *Based on base prices that don’t include fees

How can I find a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in San Marcos by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials .

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You can use the pet-friendly filter to find San Marcos apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in San Marcos?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in San Marcos.

How can I find off-campus housing in San Marcos?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around San Marcos. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include The University of Texas at Austin , Huston-Tillotson University , Texas State University , St. Mary's University , Trinity University , and Texas A&M University-San Antonio .

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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

122 rentals available

Arden 231
$1,240
231 Windsor Boulevard, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 352-5434
18 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Pet Paradise
Exceptional lifestyle just minutes from downtown San Marcos.
Arden 231 offers an exceptional living experience with its modern, energy-efficient appliances and stylish granite countertops, highly praised in resident reviews. The resort-style pool and 24/7 fitness center are perfect for relaxation and staying active. Conveniently located near downtown San Marcos, you'll enjoy easy access to a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
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Strait & Nelson
$1,400
2380 Staples Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
(217) 583-1996
Rent Savings
35 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, New construction, Garage, Stainless steel + more
Modern Oasis
Modern amenities and a vibrant community await you.
Discover the welcoming atmosphere at Strait & Nelson in San Marcos. Residents praise the modern amenities and well-maintained facilities, fostering a sense of community. The responsive management ensures all your needs are catered to, making it an ideal place to call home.
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Oaks 35
$749
1635 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 214-5068
Rent Savings
14 units available
Studio
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On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Modern Living
Convenient living in vibrant San Marcos neighborhood.
Experience the pinnacle of modern living at Oaks 35. The prime location offers easy access to the best shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities San Marcos has to offer. Residents adore the chic interiors and enjoy an abundance of amenities including granite countertops, hardwood floors, and a sparkling pool. Pet lovers will rejoice with the spacious dog park and pet-friendly policies.
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The Fitzroy San Marcos
$1,125
1451 Sadler Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 214-1976
30 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Luxury Haven
Luxury Living with Pet-Friendly Amenities
The Fitzroy San Marcos offers luxurious living with stunning modern layouts and energy-efficient windows that illuminate the interiors beautifully. The on-site dog park and grooming facilities are a hit among pet owners. Located near I-35 and Hwy 12, it's a brief ride to the bustling San Marcos Outlet Mall and vibrant downtown attractions.
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Tapestry Centerpoint - Affordable Housing 7309
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 775 sqft
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The Lynx Apartments and Townhomes 159
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 740 sqft
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Oaks 35 207
Studio • 1 Bath • 281 sqft
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Aqua 16 10-1002
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 660 sqft
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1900 Aquarena Springs Dr, #1212 1 Bed
1 Bed • 1 Bath • 645 sqft
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Mission Trail at El Camino Real - Affordable Housing
$1,006
3085 N State Highway 123, San Marcos, TX 78666
(432) 999-7094
15 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
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W/D hookup, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Walk in closets + more
Modern Amenities
Spacious units and top-tier amenities delight residents.
Mission Trail offers modern living with spacious units and chic interiors. Residents enjoy amenities like a resort-style pool, basketball court, and welcoming community spaces. The property is praised for its excellent management and friendly leasing team.
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616 W Martin Luther King Drive
$1,299
616 Martin Luther King Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 972-9701
2 units available
3 bed
Amenities
W/D hookup and Parking
Convenient Location
Spacious living near Dunbar Park and I-35.
Experience the spacious charm of a 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence at 616 W Martin Luther King Drive. Residents love the inviting features such as generous wooden cabinetry and modern appliances, making the kitchen a pleasure. With Dunbar Park nearby and quick access to I-35, it's perfectly located for both leisure and commuting.
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Superb Suburban Space! Multiple Living areas!
$1,590
425 Shadow Point, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 214-1940 ext. 4
1 unit available
3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning + more
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Springmarc
$1,039
1350 Sadler Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
(865) 270-5124
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Modern Oasis
Vibrant lifestyle near downtown and Rio Vista Park.
Springmarc Apartments offer a vibrant lifestyle in San Marcos, with stylish homes near downtown and scenic Rio Vista Park. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities including a pool and 24hr gym, along with the convenience of in-unit laundry. Both cats and dogs are welcome, making it a perfect fit for pet owners.
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McCarty Commons
$999
1476 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 831-7981
Rent Savings
31 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Cost-Effective Luxury
Elegant Design Near Texas State University
McCarty Commons offers a blend of style and convenience with its elegant stainless steel appliances and granite countertops that residents adore. The property is a great value, being priced below the metro average. Enjoy quick access to Texas State University and downtown San Marcos for a seamless lifestyle. With both cats and dogs allowed, your pets will feel right at home.
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Tapestry Centerpoint - Affordable Housing
$683
4334 Transportation Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 214-4946
18 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more
Tranquil Oasis
Charming community with vibrant social events
Tapestry Centerpoint offers a serene and beautiful setting in San Marcos, TX. Residents love its vibrant social events, promoting a connected community spirit. Nearby natural attractions like the San Marcos River allow for peaceful relaxation, while easy access to major highways ensures convenient travel.
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141 West Hopkins Street D1
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1121 sqft
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Sanctuary Lofts E1
4 Beds • 4 Baths • 1357 sqft
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Large 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Home with Fenced Yard 3 Beds, 2 Baths, $2500
3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2031 sqft
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2216 Garden Court 3 Bed
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2462 sqft
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FULLY FURNISHED Townhome in San Marcos! 313 Mill Street #101
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1710 sqft
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Aqua 16
$750
1640 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
(607) 275-5074
Rent Savings
50 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, and Pool
Vibrant Locale
Ideal for Dynamic Lifestyles Near Top Amenities
Aqua 16 is ideally situated in San Marcos, TX, providing easy access to Texas State University and a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Residents enjoy fantastic amenities such as two sparkling pools and a state-of-the-art fitness center, all while being welcomed by a helpful management team. This pet-friendly community, allowing both cats and dogs, is perfect for those seeking comfortable and stylish living.
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Emerson at Trace
618 El Rio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 232-5261
$993+ moTotal price12-mo lease
Rent Savings
43 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Luxury Living
Elegance and top-tier amenities near Austin and San Antonio.
Emerson at Trace offers a refined living experience with luxury amenities like a sparkling pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Conveniently nestled between Austin and San Antonio, residents enjoy peaceful surroundings with easy city access. Residents love the spacious, modern interiors and the welcoming pet-friendly community.
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Parkway Grande Apartment Homes
1811 Medical Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 456-9273
$998+ moTotal price12-mo lease
Rent Savings
19 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Resort-Styled Living
Convenient San Marcos location with premium amenities.
Parkway Grande Apartment Homes offer a stunning blend of luxury and convenience in San Marcos, TX. Residents enjoy comfortable living spaces with modern interiors and easy access to local services and attractions. With top-notch community amenities like a refreshing swimming pool and a well-maintained fitness center, your lifestyle will flourish. Plus, both dogs and cats are welcome to complete your home experience.
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Autumn Chase
$949
1606 N IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 303-5035
Rent Savings
12 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Gym + more
Pet Paradise
Pet-friendly with prime accessibility and amenities
Autumn Chase offers a delightful blend of modern convenience and classic charm. Residents love the pet-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated dog park and easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. The sparkling pool and state-of-the-art gym add to the community's appeal, making it a standout choice for those who value both lifestyle and location.
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FLATZ 512
$1,044
834 Cottonwood Parkway, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 373-4006
38 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
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In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more
Innovative Design
Unique modular apartments near Texas State University.
FLATZ 512 offers beautifully designed apartments built with modular technology and American-made steel, ensuring high-quality living. Cats and dogs are welcome, and you can enjoy amenities like a dog park, pool, and fitness center. Being near Texas State University and downtown San Marcos, this location is ideal for easy commutes.
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The Lynx Apartments and Townhomes
$699
518 Linda Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
(737) 373-3804
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
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On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Gym + more
Resort-Style Living
Enjoy vibrant living near San Marcos River.
Embrace the vibrancy of Blanco Gardens by living at The Lynx Apartments and Townhomes. Experience resort-style living accompanied by a plethora of amenities such as the resort-style pool, basketball court, and pet park. Enjoy the convenience of being minutes from dining, shopping, and entertainment options, enhancing your lifestyle effortlessly.
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City Guide

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos is $1,199+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,387+. Rent rates updated 6 days ago

Studio: $910+Trending up
1 Bed: $1,199+Trending up
2 Beds: $1,387+Trending up
3+ Beds: $1,742+Trending up

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Blanco Gardens
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What it’s like to live in Blanco Gardens
River access defines Blanco Gardens, where modest homes near the crystal-clear San Marcos River create a distinctively nature-oriented neighborhood near Texas State University. Residents enjoy walking access to river recreation and the vibrant downtown square with its eclectic mix of restaurants and music venues. Though flooding concerns exist during heavy rain events, many properties have been retrofitted with improved drainage systems following historical patterns. The neighborhood's mix of long-term residents and student housing creates an interesting multi-generational dynamic, while the area's natural beauty provides outdoor experiences unusual for affordable urban neighborhoods.
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The average rent in San Marcos is $910 for a studio, $1,199 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,387 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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San Marcos Rent Report: January 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for San Marcos, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,057, after falling 3.6% last month. Prices are now down 6.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the San Marcos rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Austin metro area and the nation as a whole.

It's pronounced San Marcus

More than 10,000 years ago, San Marcos was a river town. More than 10,000 years later, San Marcos is still a river town, with a present day population spoiled by the pleasures of spring-fed waters and an old Austin atmosphere. Necessities include a guitar, a case of beer, and a tube for floating the San Marcos River.

Getting Around Town

The only public transportation system is CARTS (taken from the local supermarket – bring a friend to push - kidding), a rural bus that runs throughout central Texas and is less than convenient for most residents. However, Texas State students can enjoy a very convenient intra-urban and interurban bus system, the Bobcat Tram. Most rentals, shopping, and activities are easy to walk or bike to, and traffic is never too terrible. The worst congestion is on Aquarena Springs Drive and Allen Parkway, being the two major routes to the Texas State University campus and the most frantic escape after classes let out.

Parking

San Marcos is a great city to be a tow truck driver. These guys are really banking, with plenty of students, tourists, and even some unsuspecting locals on which to prey. Never park in a shopping center around campus unless you are shopping there, and only there. Store owners and tow truck drivers keep a close eye on the parking lots, and they will tow your car without hesitation. Don't even think about walking next door or across the street without taking your car with you. Street parking, on the other hand, is less prone to predatory tow trucks, but more prone to parking tickets. Just a half of a millisecond over the stated time limit, and you can bet you'll be getting a ticket. Rumor has it that San Marcus meter maids have olympic sanctioned chronometers and zero sense of humor.

College Town Quirks

Having such a large student population, the culture as well as the rental market sways with the seasons, with most students moving out of apartments during winter and summer breaks. For the best availabilities, look for apartments in the off season, when classes are not in session.

San Martian Fish People

The culture of San Marcos creates a very unique breed of happy river rats who spend most of their days fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, tubing, and simply relaxing along the San Marcos River. Guitar, mandolin, trumpet, ukulele, drums, and harmonica are often heard along the banks, as many lifetime locals and freshly transplanted Austin musicians like to play down by the water, especially at City Park near the top of the river, and at Rio Vista Park, downstream near the tube shoot. There are also lots of festivals and events on the banks of the San Marcos, with great local bands, Austin bands, as well as some big name acts. So, if you are new to town or have been living under a rock for the last 10,000 years (climb out - you're just being lazy and need a shower), then it's high time you get your built-in floating device to the river for some local company, dankmusic, and refreshing spring water.

Cityscape

West of I-35

The Texas State University campus is located here, at the top of a tiring hill that will literally take your breath away. Many students ride the bus less than a few hundred yards just to avoid taking on the steep incline, especially during the 100+ degree Bobcat days of summer. The scene on the west side is usually filled with backpack-wearing, bicycle-riding and hill-climbing students.. In the afternoons, you will witness a similar scene, except the people will be wearing swimsuits instead of backpacks.

Down the hill from the Texas State campus is where San Martians go to eat, drink, and shop. Numerous coffee houses provide caffeine as well as art and music. Alvin Ord's is probably the most popular sandwich shop, and rightfully so, with a short but divinely delicious menu, some really cool employees, good music on the radio, and thousands of doodles on the tables, walls, and booths (try the Salvation). There several bars and live music venues within walking distance, where you can hear just about every type of music alive, from jazz to drum circles, reggae to bluegrass, gypsy-punk, blues, country and funk... I can go on, but you get the idea.

Inexpensive rentals are available a bit further from campus, including apartments, trailer parks, tiny houses, and large, eclectically designed hillside homes. Here, there is a large population of fun-loving, music-making locals that come together for singer/songwriter circles at Cheatham Street Warehouse, as well as at nearby house parties and barbecues. Pricewise, the flatter the landscape, the lower the rental rates, with a few exceptions near the river.

Whether you choose to live on campus, around downtown, up in the hills, or in the less expensive flatlands, the west side has everything you could need within easy biking distance.

East of I-35

On the east side of town there is much less traffic, both in the river and on the roads. Life east of the interstate is a lot quieter, with mostly residential areas where people like to come home to sleep, not to have a party. The day time is full of outdoors activities, with plenty of river access points, including the enormous area with the mouthful-of-a-name, John. J. Stokes San Marcos River City Park.

Housing includes a few off-campus student rentals, plenty of affordable townhomes and plain-Jane apartments, as well as house rentals and trailer parks (it's Texas, after all)

On the farthest reaches of the city's southern boundary, you will find a huge outlet mall that will bring any shopaholic to their knees, and just a little farther you will find the Texas Ski Ranch, a general heaven-on-earth for wakeboarders, trick skiers, knee-boarders, skateboarders, BMX riders, dirt bikers, and everyone else that just likes to chill out and watch some extreme sports. Featuring an amazing skate park, a dirt bike area, a cable lake with rails and jumps that encircle a tiny island of grazing goats, and a full bar upstairs overlooking the water, this has got to be one of the coolest places in all of Texas.

Now is the time for the long, winding, hilly road to your new home. No matter where you land in this city, the river will always flow, and your cup will always runneth over.

Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

Arden 231

Strait & Nelson

Oaks 35

The Fitzroy San Marcos

Mission Trail at El Camino Real - Affordable Housing

616 W Martin Luther King Drive

Superb Suburban Space! Multiple Living areas!

Springmarc

McCarty Commons

Tapestry Centerpoint - Affordable Housing

Aqua 16

Emerson at Trace

Parkway Grande Apartment Homes

Autumn Chase

FLATZ 512

The Lynx Apartments and Townhomes

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