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1560 S Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)
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Aqua 16
1640 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Palm Square Apartments
1360 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Clarewood Apartments
1400 Clarewood DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Summit Apartments
1348 Thorpe LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Riverstone
2005 Crystal River PkySan Marcos, TX 78666
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from $9991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5
Autumn Chase Apartments
1606 N Interstate 35San Marcos, TX 78666
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown San Marcos Studio Apartments | $896 | $775 | $1,399 |
| Uptown San Marcos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $874 | $2,481 |
| Uptown San Marcos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $760 | $2,806 |
| Uptown San Marcos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $680 | $2,967 |
| Uptown San Marcos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $625 | $2,753 |
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There are currently 13 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 6 Beds unit found at Cottages at San Marcos priced from $719. Oaks35 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Marcos apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at San Marcos | F3 Triplex | 6BR,6BA | $719 |
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| The 1856 | 1 bdrm 1 bth | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| View on the Square | E2 Premium | 5BR,4BA | $819 |
| Aqua 16 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX
As of March 28, 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 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 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 Village on Telluride | 2BR/2.5BA Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.73 |
| The Mirage | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.41 |
| Cottages at San Marcos | C2 Cottage | 3BR,3BA | $0.68 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| River Oaks Villas Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Vie Lofts at San Marcos | 2x2 (Premium) | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Riverstone | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Villagio | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Clarewood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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
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Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Marcos Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown San Marcos is under $939.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Marcos?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Marcos is The 1856 which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in Uptown San Marcos costs $1,175.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 125 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown San Marcos?
Cheap apartments in Uptown San Marcos have an average cost of $787 which is $388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Marcos.
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