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- 2–4 Bedrooms
- $740–$935Rent Pricing
- 868–1,433Square Feet
Rent Specials
2025 app fee 2025 app fee
About The Outpost
Welcome to The Outpost - premier student housing in San Marcos, TX; located on Post Road near Texas State University's Bobcat Stadium. Making your commute to class easy, The Outpost is the first stop on the university shuttle service's Post Road route. We offer 2, 3 and 4 bedroom furnished apartments with hardwood style flooring and leather style living room furniture. When you're not relaxing in your spacious apartment, you'll enjoy our community amenities such as our resort style pool and hot tub, grilling stations, sand volleyball court, basketball court, 24-hour fitness center, and 24-hour business center. Stop by for a tour today so we can show you what you are missing! HEB,Float River, Fun, lifestyle,The Square
The Outpost is located in the 78666 Zip code of San Marcos, TX. This community is professionally managed by The Preiss Company
Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Outpost offers 2 to 4 Bedroom apartments starting from $740 and having 868–1,433 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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2 Bedrooms
From $865
2x2 Premium
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 868 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $865/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 $865/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 $865/person August 14, 2025 Bedroom A 868 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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Apartment Model: 2x2 PremiumFrom $8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable Now2x2 Premium - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Premium$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Premium$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Premium$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025From $865
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $865/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 $865/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 $865/person August 14, 2025 Bedroom A 868 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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- $865
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Apartment Model: 2x2 StandardFrom $8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable Now2x2 Standard - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Standard$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Standard$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Standard$8652 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025From $935
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2 Beds, 2 Baths, 868 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $935/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 $935/person Available Now Bedroom B 868 $935/person Available Now Bedroom A 868 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- High Speed Internet Access
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Apartment Model: 2x2 PlatinumFrom $9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable Now2x2 Platinum - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Platinum$9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom BApartment Model: 2x2 Platinum$9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: Bedroom AApartment Model: 2x2 Platinum$9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 868 sq ftAvailable Now3 Bedrooms
From $740
3x3 Standard
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1140 sq ftCheapest 3 BedroomThis is the cheapest 3 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $740/person Available Now Private 1140 $740/person Available Now Private 1140 $740/person August 14, 2025 Private 1140 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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- $740
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Apartment Model: 3x3 StandardFrom $7403 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now3x3 Standard - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Standard$7403 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Standard$7403 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Standard$7403 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025From $790
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3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $790/person Available Now Private 1140 $790/person Available Now Private 1140 $790/person August 14, 2025 Private 1140 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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- $790
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Apartment Model: 3x3 PremiumFrom $7903 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now3x3 Premium - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Premium$7903 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Premium$7903 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Premium$7903 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025From $820
3x3 Platinum
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $820/person Available Now Private 1140 $820/person Available Now Private 1140 $820/person August 14, 2025 Private 1140 Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $820
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Apartment Model: 3x3 PlatinumFrom $8203 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable Now3x3 Platinum - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Platinum$8203 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Platinum$8203 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3 Platinum$8203 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1140 sq ftAvailable August 14, 20254 Bedrooms
From $765
4x4 Maroon Platinum
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1433 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $765/person Available Now Private 1433 $765/person Available Now Private 1433 $765/person August 14, 2025 Private 1433 Model Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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- $765
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Apartment Model: 4x4 Maroon PlatinumFrom $7654 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1433 sq ftAvailable Now4x4 Maroon Platinum - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Maroon Platinum$7654 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1433 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Maroon Platinum$7654 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1433 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Maroon Platinum$7654 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1433 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025From $775
4x4 Gold Platinum
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1421 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $775/person Available Now Private 1421 $775/person Available Now Private 1421 $775/person August 14, 2025 Private 1421 Model Amenities and Features
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- $775
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $775
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- $775
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
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- $775
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- High Speed Internet Access
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- $775
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- $775
Apartment Model: 4x4 Gold PlatinumFrom $7754 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1421 sq ftAvailable Now4x4 Gold Platinum - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Gold Platinum$7754 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1421 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Gold Platinum$7754 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1421 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4 Gold Platinum$7754 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1421 sq ftAvailable August 14, 2025
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Property Information
- 162 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 2004
- Furnished Units Available
- View Property Website
Pet Policy
Pet Policy - Cats
- Cats Allowed
- 2 Pet Limit
- Cat
- 50 Lb Weight Limit
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- $350 Fee
- Restricted Breeds: German Shepherd, Akita, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Dalmatian, Pit Bull, Chow, Wolf Hybrid Or Bull Mastiff. Restricted Animals: Birds, Parrots, Toucans, Hamsters, Gerbils, Snakes, Frogs, Spiders, Ferrets Or Other Exotic Animals.
Pet Policy - Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
- Dog
- $350 Fee
- 50 Lb Weight Limit
- Restricted Breeds: German Shepherd, Akita, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Dalmatian, Pit Bull, Chow, Wolf Hybrid Or Bull Mastiff. Restricted Animals: Birds, Parrots, Toucans, Hamsters, Gerbils, Snakes, Frogs, Spiders, Ferrets Or Other Exotic Animals.
Pet Policy - Fish
- 50 Lb Weight Limit
- 2 Pet Limit
- Fish
- Restricted Breeds: German Shepherd, Akita, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Dalmatian, Pit Bull, Chow, Wolf Hybrid Or Bull Mastiff. Restricted Animals: Birds, Parrots, Toucans, Hamsters, Gerbils, Snakes, Frogs, Spiders, Ferrets Or Other Exotic Animals.
Pet Policy - Other
- Other Pets Allowed
- 50 Lb Weight Limit
- Other
- $20 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
- Restricted Breeds: German Shepherd, Akita, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Dalmatian, Pit Bull, Chow, Wolf Hybrid Or Bull Mastiff. Restricted Animals: Birds, Parrots, Toucans, Hamsters, Gerbils, Snakes, Frogs, Spiders, Ferrets Or Other Exotic Animals.
Fee & Deposit Info
One-Time Fees
- $150 Admin Fee
- $75 Application Fee
Features and Amenities
Unique Amenities
- Bike Racks
- Grilling Stations
- Internet Access: High-Speed
On-Site Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Property Manager On Site
- Trash Pickup Curbside
- 24 Hour Access
Community Features
- Tanning Salon
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Sundeck
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Basketball Court
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Volleyball Court
- Gameroom
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Sprinkler System
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Amenities
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
Living Area Features
- Hardwood Floors
Student Features
- Roommate Matching

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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Parks

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Hours and Contact Info
Monday | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
23 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 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 The Outpost
Where is The Outpost located?
The Outpost is located at 1647 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX
What is the current rent range at The Outpost?
2 Bedroom to 4 Bedroom Apartments at The Outpost currently range from $740 to $935
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Outpost are
- Monday 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tuesday 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Wednesday 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Thursday 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed at The Outpost. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at The Outpost is: 2025 app fee 2025 app fee.
Lifestyle Ratings
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Verified RenterSubmitted by a verified resident of the apartment community. Participating residents may receive reward points in exchange for posting a review during their lease term, regardless of the nature of the review.
April 3, 2023I love the Outpost! Amazing staff and maintenance, everyone is always so attentive and going the extra mile. If I wasn’t moving out of state I would have renewed for a third year!Review from Apartments.com
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April 1, 2023Living at the outpost has been absolutely amazing and great. I have very friendly and kind neighbors. maintenance works to help in everything I need and as always , very friendly. Office has time for me and my roommate and is very helpful with any questions we have .Review from Apartments.com
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April 1, 2023My first apartment and I'm definitely enjoying it. The staff is so welcoming and I love the little activities they have. Initially, I would come to visit my friends but I liked it so much that I decided to sign the next semester!Review from Apartments.com
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April 1, 2023Great student housing! Affordable, safe, decent, and the office staff are amazing. Maintenance are super fast. They are always happy to help make living here a great one!Review from Apartments.com
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March 31, 2023I love living here. This is my second year here and I renewed my lease for next year as well. Rent is not too pricey and I love all of the utilities.Review from Apartments.com
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March 31, 2023I’ve lived here for 3 years and the overall vibe here is great! The office staff is amazing and super friendly. I love all the events they have too. They’re always so much fun!Review from Apartments.com
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March 31, 2023Absolutely amazing complex and the staff is always super nice. There hasn’t been a month where if I needed soemthing the complex took care of it asapReview from Apartments.com
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March 30, 2023The community and staff are amazing here. The only actual issue I have is the outdated appliances (which can break frequently). Other than that, I love it here!Review from Apartments.com
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March 28, 2023The Outpost has been the perfect home for me for over two years now. Maintenance is friendly and fast, office staff too. Only complaint is that they can’t do anything about noise complaints without audio recordings.Review from Apartments.com
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March 26, 2023The best place I’ve lived at while in San Marcos. Affordable and excellent service, have never had any real issues. Probably your best option.Review from Apartments.com
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March 24, 2023We love living at the Outpost! The staff is incredibly friendly and the amenities are great! I especially love having the first pick up and drop off on the bus route. I love feeling like my apartment is a safe space.Review from Apartments.com
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March 20, 2023Great staff! It’s nice to be on the shuttle route. Been here for 2 years and I wouldn’t change a thing . The outpost is in a very convenient spot in San Marcos where it’s not loud.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
San Marcos High School
Travis Elementary School
Goodnight Middle
About GreatSchools Data on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.
Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Outpost.
Big Box and Retail
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Groceries
Hospitals
Parks and Recreation
The Outpost has 1 park within 3.1 miles, including Wonder World.
Shopping Centers
The Outpost has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Marcos Studio Apartments | $912 | $790 | $1,399 |
San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $651 | $2,747 |
San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $740 | $3,683 |
San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $675 | $4,189 |
San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $565 | $3,100 |
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