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$850 / Month

1018 Mead St

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San Marcos, TX 78666

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    468 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Interior Lot
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • 1-Story Property
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About This Home

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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 — 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 you’re a student, young professional, or aspiring investor, this property offers flexibility, convenience, and potential. Available now! Schedule your showing today before it’s gone! MLS ID 1981358

1018 Mead St is a townhome located in Hays County and the 78666 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Texas Preparatory School attendance zone.

* 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Duplex

Year Built

Built in 1950

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom

Flooring

Wood Vinyl

Home Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan 1-Story Property 468 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen Gas Range Microwave Laminate Countertops

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $850 Negotiable Lease Term $85 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 1183250100020003 Tax Block 1 Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, insurance, internet, trash collection, water The owner pays for gas

Location

City Lot

Lot Details

10,280 Sq Ft Lot Interior Lot Level Lot Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard Southeast Facing Home

Parking

Outside Parking Gravel Driveway Off-Street Parking 2 Parking Spaces

Schools

Hernandez Elementary School Goodnight Middle School San Marcos High School

Utilities

Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window Cable TV Available Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

Amenities

No Laundry Facilities

Overview

No Home Owners Association J M Stone Add Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Breed Restrictions Limit on the number of pets Pet Size Limit Medium pets allowed Pet Deposit $300

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.

Contact

  • Listed by Andy Fisher | Keller Williams Realty
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    Austin Board of REALTORS®
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Location Get Directions
City - San Marcos

San Marcos sits right on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, and that geography shapes almost everything about living here. The city grew up around the spring-fed San Marcos River, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas, and that deep sense of place still runs through the culture. Texas State University anchors the local economy and gives the city a steady pulse year-round, drawing researchers, educators, and students who settle into neighborhoods that spread well beyond the campus edge.

From the walkable blocks surrounding the Hays County Courthouse Square to the quieter garden-style communities near Wonder World Drive and Purgatory Creek, San Marcos offers real neighborhood variety across its 40 square miles. Renters will find a broad mix of options, including loft-style apartments downtown, apartment communities near the river corridor, and roomier townhome-style rentals toward the city's outer edges.

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Amenities
  • Microwave
  • 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.
Schools
Texas Preparatory School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
31 Students
Nearby
Goodnight Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
866 Students
Nearby
San Marcos Center School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
San Marcos Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
31 Students
Nearby
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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
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Calm
Soundscore™
82 / 100

Traffic

Calm

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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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.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Randolph Air Force Base
Drive: 49 min 36.1 mi
1018 Mead St is 36.1 miles and a 49 minute drive from Randolph Air Force Base.

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