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

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1450 River Rd
$1,1003 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for RentAvailable Now

1450 River Rd

San Marcos, TX 78666
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1480 River Rd
$1,1003 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for RentAvailable Now

1480 River Rd, Unit 1480

1480 River 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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The 1856
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 1856

1703 IH-35 NSan Marcos, TX 78666
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El Monty Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Monty Apartments

1623 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Townwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townwood Apartments

520 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Colony of San Marcos
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony of San Marcos

1631 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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165 Lofts
3 Bedroom Apartments

165 Lofts

165 S Guadalupe StSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$790
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$819
Lanes at OsloStudio AStudio,1BA$849
Palm Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$875
Vintage PadsThe Austin1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View on the SquareE2 Premium5BR,4BA$0.54
The MirageD14BR,4BA$0.41
River Oaks Villas Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Vie Lofts at San Marcos2x2 (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.24
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
El Monty ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.92
Autumn Chase ApartmentsA21BR,1.5BA$1.45
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown San Marcos, San Marcos, TX

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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