Ranch at 1856 Apartments
1805 IH-35 N,
San Marcos, TX 78666
$795 - $1,300
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Texas State University, San Marcos San Marcos, TX
A charming riverside campus in the Texas hill country
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Urban
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Walkable
Texas State’s main campus is a charming and historic environment on the banks of the San Marcos River. The Bobcats compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Sun Belt Conference. In addition to its prestigious scholarly reputation, the university serves as a major cultural hub for the region, with the Alkek Library housing archives pertaining to everything from international photography to Texas literature. Several of the major buildings are found on the west side of campus, making the neighborhoods off of Old Ranch Road 12 popular among students and faculty members. The Forest Hills neighborhood is also a convenient location, providing the easiest access to the classroom buildings surrounding The Quad. San Marcos is largely a college town, and there are tons of ways to occupy your free time off-campus. The section of Downtown known as The Square is the center of nightlife for the campus-area community, the perfect place to kick back with a beer on the weekend or hang out in one of the unique coffee houses. Floating down the San Marcos River (which runs right along the east side of campus) is a popular way to beat the Texas heat, and it’s not uncommon to end up on a river float multiple weekends in a row. The river is also lined with lush green parks, perfect for escaping the often-hectic atmosphere of the university.
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in San Marcos, TX is $795 for a studio, $1,143 for one bedroom, $1,344 for two bedrooms, and $1,603 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Marcos has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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413 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$795/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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702 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,143/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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977 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,344/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,289 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,603/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Texas State University, San Marcos
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Texas State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Texas State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, TX (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Texas State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Grades K-5
577 Students
Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
Blanco Vista Elementary School
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Grades PK-5
786 Students
Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
445 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
884 Students
Public
Grades K-12
185 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,371 Students
Public
Grades K-12
185 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)
- Wonder World Park
- San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.