Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $600 (3 Rentals)

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Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Marcos, TX

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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
River Oaks Villas Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Village Green ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.56
The Lynx Townhomes and ApartmentsB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Savannah ClubThe Rouge1BR,1BA$1.46
The Local Downtown2X2B12BR,2BA$1.47
Lanes at Oslo1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown San Marcos Neighborhood in San Marcos, TX

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Marcos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Marcos is at Lanes at Oslo listed at $849.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Marcos Apartment is $990 at Riverstone.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Marcos is starting from $1,009 at The Local Downtown.

What is the most affordable Downtown San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Oaks Villas Apartments and starts from $1,195.

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