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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos TX

2,396 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near San Marcos, TX

San Marcos, TX’s average rent price is $1,212 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Martindale $2,100
Kyle $1,102
Lockhart $1,019
Buda $1,324
Seguin $1,316

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

San Marcos, TX Apartments for Rent

Set on the spring-fed San Marcos River and right on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos makes it easy to mix time on the water with quick trips up or down the corridor. You'll find apartments for rent in San Marcos near Texas State University, the historic Downtown Square, and shopping destinations like San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets.

Weekends often mean tubing the river, glass-bottom boat tours at the Meadows Center at Spring Lake, hiking Purgatory Creek Natural Area, or catching live music at Cheatham Street Warehouse-then grabbing barbecue or tacos along Hopkins Street and LBJ Drive.

For renters, popular places to live include Downtown (loft-style homes steps from cafés and the Hays County Courthouse Square), the Sessom area by campus and Sewell Park (walkable to campus and the river), Spring Lake Hills and along Aquarena Springs Drive (apartments close to The Meadows Center and I-35), Blanco Gardens and Rio Vista east of downtown (rentals near the river, parks, and CM Allen Parkway), Willow Creek and Castle Forest near Wonder World Drive (garden-style communities with easy access to Purgatory Creek trails), and Millview West along Hunter Road (homes near groceries and local restaurants). Commuting is straightforward: I-35 puts Austin and San Antonio within reach, CARTS runs regional buses, and local routes link campus, downtown, and the outlet malls-handy if you want apartments near San Marcos Premium Outlets or rentals close to I-35.

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San Marcos, TX Rental Insights

The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,134 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, which means housing in San Marcos, TX is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as El Camino Real, Uptown San Marcos, and Downtown San Marcos. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The cost of living in San Marcos, TX is 13.2% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.

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