Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Oaks35

Lanes at Oslo

Aqua 16

Clarewood Apartments

Savannah Club

The Summit Apartments

Avelyn San Marcos

Riverstone

Autumn Chase Apartments

River Oaks Villas Apartments

The Lynx Townhomes and Apartments

1480 River Rd, Unit 1480
Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown San Marcos Studio Apartments | $870 | $790 | $1,399 |
Uptown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $740 | $1,821 |
Uptown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $760 | $2,600 |
Uptown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $680 | $2,967 |
Uptown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $625 | $2,753 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.
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Cheapest Available Uptown San Marcos Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown San Marcos area of San Marcos, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 priced from $790. View on the Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $819. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $819 |
Lanes at Oslo | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Palm Square Apartments | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Vintage Pads | The Austin | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown 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 Uptown San Marcos apartment is the D1 Model at The Mirage starting at $585 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $0.54 |
The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
River Oaks Villas Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Vie Lofts at San Marcos | 2x2 (Premium) | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Riverstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
El Monty Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Autumn Chase Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in San Marcos, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood in San Marcos, TX
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 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 Cheap Uptown San Marcos Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown San Marcos is at Oaks35 listed at $790.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown San Marcos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown San Marcos Apartment is $874 at Aqua 16.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown San Marcos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown San Marcos is starting from $999 at El Monty Apartments.
What is the most affordable Uptown San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Uptown San Marcos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Oaks Villas Apartments and starts from $1,195.
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