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ARBA San Marcos

1980 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

4.6 (20 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $705 - $880

  • Bedrooms

    2 - 4 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 - 4 ba

  • Square Feet

    816 - 1,293 sq ft

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Welcome to Arba San Marcos - off-campus apartments just minutes from Texas State University. We offer fully-furnished 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; all featuring private bedrooms, private bathrooms, full-size washer and dryer, and flat screen TVs in each living room. Our pet-friendly apartments include a modern furniture package featuring open floor plan kitchens with granite countertops, spacious cabinets, stainless steel and black appliances, breakfast bars with seating, wood-style flooring in common areas, plush bedroom carpeting, and private balconies and patios. High-speed internet, cable, maintenance, valet trash, recycling, and sewer service are all included in your monthly rental installment. Arba features a private shuttle to campus, and close proximity to the restaurants, shopping and entertainment you desire. Our premier community amenities include a California-style pool, grilling station with outdoor seating, 24-hour fitness center featuring a Peleton Bike studio and lifted yoga studio, resident clubroom with HDTVs and gaming center, 24-hour computer lab, private study rooms and a conference room, limited access gate, reserved covered parking, and more!

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Highlights

  • By-The-Bed Leasing
  • Pickleball Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Pool
  • Office
  • Putting Greens
  • Elevator
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Keystone
$870 / Person 2 Beds 2 Baths 843 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $870
    square feet 843
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $870
    square feet 843
    availibility Aug 13
Frisco
$880 / Person 2 Beds 2 Baths 816 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $880
    square feet 816
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $880
    square feet 816
    availibility Aug 13
Telluride
$750 / Person 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,107 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
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Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $750
    square feet 1,107
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $750
    square feet 1,107
    availibility Aug 13
Breckenridge
$705 / Person 4 Beds 4 Baths 1,293 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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  • Unit Private
    price $705
    square feet 1,293
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $705
    square feet 1,293
    availibility Aug 13
Boulder
$710 / Person 4 Beds 4 Baths 1,281 Sq Ft
2 Available units
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Sq Ft
Availability
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  • Unit Private
    price $710
    square feet 1,281
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $710
    square feet 1,281
    availibility Aug 13
Keystone
$870 / Person 2 Beds 2 Baths 843 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $870
    square feet 843
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $870
    square feet 843
    availibility Aug 13
Frisco
$880 / Person 2 Beds 2 Baths 816 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $880
    square feet 816
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $880
    square feet 816
    availibility Aug 13
Telluride
$750 / Person 3 Beds 3 Baths 1,107 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $750
    square feet 1,107
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $750
    square feet 1,107
    availibility Aug 13
Breckenridge
$705 / Person 4 Beds 4 Baths 1,293 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $705
    square feet 1,293
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $705
    square feet 1,293
    availibility Aug 13
Boulder
$710 / Person 4 Beds 4 Baths 1,281 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $710
    square feet 1,281
    availibility Now
  • Unit Private
    price $710
    square feet 1,281
    availibility Aug 13
* 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.View Fees and Policies for details. 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.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $50
  • Dogs
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 3. Charged per pet.
      $25
    50 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Cats
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 3. Charged per pet.
      $25
    50 lbs. Weight Limit
  • One-Time Pet Fee
    Charged per unit.
    $250 - $250

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.

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Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2014
  • 240 units/4 stories

Specialty Housing Details

  • This property is intended and operated for occupancy by university students.

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Boulder 4BR, 4BA - 1,281SF
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About ARBA San Marcos

Welcome to Arba San Marcos - off-campus apartments just minutes from Texas State University. We offer fully-furnished 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; all featuring private bedrooms, private bathrooms, full-size washer and dryer, and flat screen TVs in each living room. Our pet-friendly apartments include a modern furniture package featuring open floor plan kitchens with granite countertops, spacious cabinets, stainless steel and black appliances, breakfast bars with seating, wood-style flooring in common areas, plush bedroom carpeting, and private balconies and patios. High-speed internet, cable, maintenance, valet trash, recycling, and sewer service are all included in your monthly rental installment. Arba features a private shuttle to campus, and close proximity to the restaurants, shopping and entertainment you desire. Our premier community amenities include a California-style pool, grilling station with outdoor seating, 24-hour fitness center featuring a Peleton Bike studio and lifted yoga studio, resident clubroom with HDTVs and gaming center, 24-hour computer lab, private study rooms and a conference room, limited access gate, reserved covered parking, and more!

ARBA San Marcos is an apartment community located in Hays County and the 78666 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Basketball Court(s)
  • Computer Lab
  • Conference Room
  • Elevators
  • Game Room
  • Grilling Area
  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
  • Internet Access: High-Speed
  • Outdoor Lounge Area(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Poolside Kitchen
  • Private Shuttle
  • Private Study Rooms
  • Putting Green(s)
  • Yoga Studio

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  • Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Elevator

Conference Rooms

  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Conference Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court
  • Putting Greens
  • Gameroom
  • Pickleball Court

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Patio

Office

Smoke Free

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
  • Office
  • Patio
Location
1980 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos,
TX 78666
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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
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Conference Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Court
  • Putting Greens
  • Gameroom
  • Pickleball Court
  • Basketball Court(s)
  • Computer Lab
  • Conference Room
  • Elevators
  • Game Room
  • Grilling Area
  • Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
  • Internet Access: High-Speed
  • Outdoor Lounge Area(s)
  • Pickleball Court
  • Poolside Kitchen
  • Private Shuttle
  • Private Study Rooms
  • Putting Green(s)
  • Yoga Studio
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Kitchen
  • Office
  • Patio
Office Hours
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tx. State Univ., San Marcos
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
USAHS
Drive: 34 min 23.9 mi
Austin C.C., South Austin
Drive: 35 min 25.7 mi
Austin C.C., Pinnacle Campus
Drive: 41 min 28.4 mi
ARBA San Marcos is within 6 minutes or 2.4 miles from Tx. State Univ., San Marcos. It is also near USAHS and Austin C.C., South Austin.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Texas Preparatory School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Ki Charter Academy
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Travis Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Goodnight Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
San Marcos High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Advent Ridge Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

ARBA San Marcos is near Austin-Bergstrom International, located 34.4 miles or 46 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Marcos Amtrak
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Austin
Drive: 40 min 30.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Austin-Bergstrom International
Drive: 46 min 34.4 mi
Car-Dependent
12
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
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0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
29
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.
Active
75
Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from ARBA San Marcos.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Aquarena Commons
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Aquarena Crossing
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Mill Street Shopping Center
Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
ARBA San Marcos has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Wonder World Park
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center
Drive: 11 min 6.2 mi
ARBA San Marcos has 3 parks within 6.2 miles, including San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website), Wonder World Park, and San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Central Texas Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Ascension Seton Hays Hospital
Drive: 15 min 10.1 mi
ARBA San Marcos has 3 hospitals within 10.1 miles, the nearest is Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Randolph Air Force Base
Drive: 51 min 38.4 mi
ARBA San Marcos is 38.4 miles and a 51 minute drive from Randolph Air Force Base.
 
 

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  • Boulder 4BR, 4BA - 1,281SF

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  • Living Room

  • Laundry

  • Primary Bedroom

  • Primary Bathroom

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does ARBA San Marcos have in-unit laundry?

ARBA San Marcos does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at ARBA San Marcos?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at ARBA San Marcos?

Contact this property for parking details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

ARBA San Marcos has two to four-bedrooms with rent ranges from $705/mo. to $880/mo.

Is ARBA San Marcos pet-friendly?

Yes, ARBA San Marcos welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at ARBA San Marcos?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $705 for a four-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $28,200 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does ARBA San Marcos have move-in specials?

ARBA San Marcos is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does ARBA San Marcos offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! ARBA San Marcos offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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