Townhomes Texas Hays County San Marcos

$850 / Month

1018 Mead St

San Marcos, TX 78666

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Bedrooms

Studio
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

468 sq ft
Available

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Highlights

Pets Allowed
Hardwood Floors

1018 Mead St

About This Home

Available Now

Available Immediately! Studio for lease just minutes from Texas State University, Downtown San Marcos, and the San Marcos River! This private 468 sq ft studio unit in a duplex offers a rare combination of location, outdoor space, and value at just $850/month. Enjoy two designated outdoor parking spaces and a very large chain-link fenced backyard â€” perfect for relaxing, entertaining, studying outdoors, or accommodating one approved pet. Pet-friendly rentals with yard space this close to campus are hard to find! Conveniently located near Hopkins Street and I-35, providing quick access to Texas State University campus, The Square in Downtown San Marcos, H-E-B, Target, restaurants, coffee shops, Sewell Park, Rio Vista Park, and the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Easy commute to Austin or New Braunfels. Gas utility is included. 12-month lease term preferred. Bonus Opportunity: The entire duplex is also available for purchase at $325,000. This creates an incredible house-hacking opportunity! Live in the studio unit while renting out the currently occupied 3-bedroom, 2-bath unit on the other side to help offset your monthly mortgage payment. A smart option for first-time investors or buyers looking to begin building long-term wealth through real estate ownership. Whether youâ€™re a student, young professional, or aspiring investor, this property offers flexibility, convenience, and potential. Available now! Schedule your showing today before itâ€™s gone! MLS ID 1981358

1018 Mead St is a townhome located in Hays County and the 78666 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Dogs
- Allowed
Cats
- Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Townhome Features

Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors
Vinyl Flooring

Contact

Listed by Andy Fisher | Keller Williams Realty
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Austin Board of REALTORS®

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City - San Marcos

Located between Austin and San Antonio in Central Texas, San Marcos draws renters with its natural beauty and small-town atmosphere. The San Marcos River, maintaining a constant 72-degree temperature throughout the year, offers residents year-round opportunities for swimming, tubing, and kayaking. As home to Texas State University, the city benefits from a dynamic atmosphere and diverse community. Current rental rates range from $868 for studios to $1,882 for four-bedroom units, with most options showing decreased prices over the past year.

The historic courthouse square anchors downtown San Marcos, where local shops and restaurants create a welcoming atmosphere. Residential options include neighborhoods near downtown, areas surrounding Texas State University, and newer developments along Wonder World Drive and Ranch Road 12. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy access to Sewell Park and Purgatory Creek Natural Area, featuring miles of hiking trails.

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Amenities

Refrigerator

Hardwood Floors

Vinyl Flooring

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Tx. State Univ., San Marcos	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
USAHS	Drive:	37 min	26.6 mi
Austin C.C., South Austin	Drive:	38 min	28.4 mi
Austin C.C., Pinnacle Campus	Drive:	44 min	31.1 mi

1018 Mead St is within 4 minutes or 1.9 miles from Tx. State Univ., San Marcos. It is also near USAHS and Austin C.C., South Austin.

Transportation

1018 Mead St is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 37.2 miles or 49 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
San Marcos Amtrak	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Austin	Drive:	42 min	33.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International	Drive:	49 min	37.2 mi

Car-Dependent

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1018 Mead St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
San Marcos Crossroads	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Nelson Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
University Square	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1018 Mead St has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Wonder World Park	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center	Drive:	6 min	3.4 mi

1018 Mead St has 3 parks within 3.4 miles, including Wonder World Park, San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website), and San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Central Texas Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

1018 Mead St is 2.5 miles from Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Central Texas Medical Center.