Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $500 (65 Rentals)

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712 Martindale Rd
$8952 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

712 Martindale Rd

San Marcos, TX 78666
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1410 Marlton St
$9751 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Jul 1

1410 Marlton St

San Marcos, TX 78666
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742 Martindale Rd
$9952 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

742 Martindale Rd

San Marcos, TX 78666
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Logan Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Logan Ridge

225 Ramsay StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Stonegate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

1204 N L B J DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Sunrise Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Village

500 Parker DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Marcos, TX

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Marcos, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Marcos Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Blanco River Village$1,174$6252257
Downtown San Marcos$1,299$625708
Uptown San Marcos$1,335$6251941

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Vista Retirement Community priced from $775. Oaks35 in the Blanco River Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$790
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$819
Lanes at OsloStudio DStudio,1BA$849
Aqua 161 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$874
Palm Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Vintage PadsThe Austin1BR,1BA$899
Villas Del San Xavier Senior ResidencesA11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $0.54 price per square foot E2 Premium Model at View on the Square in the in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood starting from $819. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Renovated Model at The Village on Telluride starting at $1,099 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$0.54
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.73
Cottages at San Marcos (old)D1 Cottage4BR,4BA$0.62
The MirageD14BR,4BA$0.41
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Dakota Ranch Student ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.04
Green Spring2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.77
Chestnut Place Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.92
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$1.04

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San Marcos Overview

Firmly located midway between San Antonio and Austin, apartments in San Marcos are a great way to get to know central Texas. From lauded school systems to plenty of world-class retail shopping, this family and higher education-driven township is big on heart.

Why live in San Marcos, TX?

With numerous employers making the area home, San Marcos apartments yield a winning combination of work and family life. The famed Premium Outlets are just a quick car ride away, and summertime outdoor fun such as tubing and wading in the river only add to the appeal. With a downtown scene thrush with nightlife and dining options and the local university injecting a healthy dose of consistent youthful energy, this is one Texas hot spot worth raving over. Consistently named one of the nation's 'best places to raise your kids', San Marcos is a family-friendly destination with high marks to spare.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, TX

Ranked #139

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Marcos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Marcos is at Oaks35 listed at $790.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Apartment is $655 at The Lantana Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is starting from $778 at The Lantana Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lantana Apartments and starts from $891.

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