Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $725 (48 Rentals)

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1410 Marlton St

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Sunrise Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

500 Parker DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Mosscliff Apartments
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Mosscliff Apartments

1637 Post RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The 1856
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1703 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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El Monty Apartments
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El Monty Apartments

1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Topaz Apartments
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Topaz Apartments

1101 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Townwood Apartments
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Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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McCarty Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

McCarty Commons

1476 E McCarty LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The 1856
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1805 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Getting Around San Marcos, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Marcos is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Marcos?

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is The Lantana Apartments which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,254.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 288 regular apartments in 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 San Marcos?

Cheap apartments in San Marcos have an average cost of $848 which is $406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.