Mission Trail at El Camino Real
3085 Highway 123,
San Marcos, TX 78666
$805 - $1,775
1-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in San Marcos, TX
What is the average rent in San Marcos, TX?
$1,131/month
Average Rent
702 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
San Marcos, TX Rental Market Overview
The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,131 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in San Marcos more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in San Marcos average $813 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Marcos average $1,131 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Marcos average $1,344 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Marcos average $1,528 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in San Marcos, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $37 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in San Marcos, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
55%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Marcos?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown San Marcos is the most affordable neighborhood in San Marcos.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Marcos?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown San Marcos is the most expensive neighborhood in San Marcos.
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Which San Marcos neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in San Marcos with the most apartments available is Uptown San Marcos .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Marcos, TX?
Because the average rent in San Marcos is $1,131, you’ll want to make about $3,770 per month or $45,240 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in San Marcos, TX is 13.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Marcos is 23.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $813 - $1,528. You can expect to pay 7.2% less for groceries, 11.8% less for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.
How does San Marcos, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Marcos, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$744/month
$744/month
One Bedroom
$885/month
$885/month
Two Bedroom
$1,046/month
$1,046/month
Three Bedroom
$1,575/month
$1,575/month
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Methodology
† 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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.