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896 Advance St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA|Southwest Hills
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Amenities for 896 Advance St, Southwest Hills
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Exterior Type: HardiPlank Type | Roof Type: Composition |
| Roof Type: Shingle |
Other
| View Type: None |
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About 896 Advance St
Property Status: Active This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental offers the perfect blend of comfort and privacy! Lots of windows let in plenty of natural light to brighten up the space. All appliances are included! This rental contains a dishwasher, refrigerator, and, most importantly an in-unit washer and dryer. Located on the ground floor of this duplex, this unit also features solid flooring through the main living areas which is ideal for pets! Positioned, uniquely in the heart of San Marcos, this rental is in the highly desirable neighborhood of Oak Heights and has easy access to Purgatory Creek Nature Preserve, Wonder World Cave, several local eateries and coffee shops! Don’t miss out — come check it out and make it yours today! Office Phone: (512) 667-9129 Copyright © 2025 Central Texas Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 896 Advance St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Southwest Hills |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 78666 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Southwest Hills
3-bedroom apartments at 896 Advance St cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Southwest Hills
San Marcos
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,872 |
| October 2023 | $1,918 |
| November 2023 | $1,902 |
| December 2023 | $1,890 |
| January 2024 | $1,881 |
| February 2024 | $1,897 |
| March 2024 | $1,884 |
| April 2024 | $1,869 |
| May 2024 | $1,890 |
| June 2024 | $1,841 |
| July 2024 | $1,800 |
| August 2024 | $1,836 |
| September 2024 | $1,847 |
| October 2024 | $1,822 |
| November 2024 | $1,803 |
| December 2024 | $1,805 |
| January 2025 | $1,796 |
| February 2025 | $1,825 |
| March 2025 | $1,826 |
| April 2025 | $1,812 |
| May 2025 | $1,860 |
| June 2025 | $1,860 |
| July 2025 | $1,864 |
| August 2025 | $1,805 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,850 |
| March 2024 | $1,850 |
| April 2024 | $1,850 |
| May 2024 | $1,850 |
| June 2024 | $1,775 |
| July 2024 | $1,706 |
| August 2024 | $1,632 |
| September 2024 | $1,637 |
| October 2024 | $1,656 |
| November 2024 | $1,574 |
| December 2024 | $1,512 |
| January 2025 | $1,512 |
| February 2025 | $1,700 |
| March 2025 | $1,700 |
| April 2025 | $1,700 |
| May 2025 | $1,674 |
| June 2025 | $1,573 |
| July 2025 | $1,520 |
| August 2025 | $1,470 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$56,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 11 months ago | $1,875 |
Schools near 896 Advance St
Crockett Elementary School
1300 girard st
san marcos, TX, 78666
K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Southwest Hills | San Marcos, TX
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around San Marcos near 896 Advance St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Points of interest for 896 Advance St, San Marcos
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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