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Logan Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Logan Ridge

225 Ramsay StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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1204 N L B J 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: 03/24/2025

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$1,170$6252331
Uptown San Marcos$1,175$6252300
Downtown San Marcos$1,467$625829

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marcos, TX is a 6 Beds unit found at Cottages at San Marcos in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $719. La Vista Retirement Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at San MarcosF3 Triplex6BR,6BA$719
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
Lanes at OsloStudio AStudio,1BA$775
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$790
Stone Brook Seniors Active Adult Living1x11BR,1BA$799
Mariposa at Hunter Road 55+ Apartment HomesSan Miguel1BR,1BA$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$819
Aqua 161 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$874
Palm Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

As of March 24, 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
The MirageD14BR,4BA$0.41
Cottages at San MarcosC2 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.68
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
River Oaks Villas Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Dakota Ranch Student ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.06
Green Spring2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.78
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 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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Marcos is La Vista Retirement Community which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in San Marcos costs $1,270.

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 3,281 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 $794 which is $476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Marcos.

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