Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown San Marcos Neighborhood of San Marcos, TX from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at San MarcosF3 Triplex6BR,6BA$719
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$790
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX

As of May 02, 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
Cottages at San MarcosC2 Cottage3BR,3BA$0.68
Riverstone2 Bedoom2BR,2BA$1.43
River Oaks Villas Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 2200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.34
Vie Lofts at San Marcos2x2 (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.30
Aqua 162 Bed 1 Bath W/D Reno2BR,1BA$1.48
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.92
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown San Marcos

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown San Marcos?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Marcos, TX with pricing that ranges from $615 to $2,967. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown San Marcos ranging from $1,150 to $2,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown San Marcos?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown San Marcos ranges from $1,150 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,606.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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