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Highlights

  • Large closets
  • Stainless-steel appliances
  • Pet friendly community
  • Newly-renovated apartment building
  • New vinyl plank floors
  • Stone countertops

Location

1117 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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Management

Prosper Urban, Inc.

Leasing office

(737) 221-0415 ext. 2

Property Overview

Garden Oaks San Marcos offers a competitive overall rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its strong appeal to renters. With a high price rating of 9 and an impressive array of amenities, this property ensures a remarkable balance between cost and value. Its prime location and the trustworthiness of its management further enhance the living experience, supported by notable features such as large closets, stainless-steel appliances, and a pet-friendly environment in a newly renovated setting.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Garden Oaks San Marcos is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Garden Oaks San Marcos has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath888 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit availableRenovated 2 bedroom/1 bath in desirable location walking distance to Texas State campus! Boutique 8-unit, newly-renovated apartment building located just off amenity-rich street. This spacious corner unit includes new vinyl plank floors, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a spacious, beautifully-tiled bathroom. The unit includes two full size bedrooms with large closets. Washer and dryer included. Pet friendly community with no monthly pet rent.

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Amenities for Garden Oaks San Marcos

Apartment Amenities

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Recycling Trash Services

Monthly.

$25

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About Garden Oaks San Marcos

HomeApartments in San Marcos Garden Oaks San Marcos

Renovated 2 bedroom/1 bath in desirable location walking distance to Texas State campus! Boutique 8-unit, newly-renovated apartment building located just off amenity-rich street. This spacious corner unit includes new vinyl plank floors, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a spacious, beautifully-tiled bathroom. The unit includes two full size bedrooms with large closets. Washer and dryer included. Pet friendly community with no monthly pet rent.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Garden Oaks San Marcos is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Garden Oaks San Marcos has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Garden Oaks San Marcos
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Garden Oaks San Marcos stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Garden Oaks San Marcos goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including dishwasher. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Garden Oaks San Marcos receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Garden Oaks San Marcos is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Garden Oaks San Marcos does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Garden Oaks San Marcos compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in San Marcos

2-bedroom apartments at Garden Oaks San Marcos cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
San Marcos
A table of studio rental data trends in San Marcos
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,100
April 2024$1,100
May 2024$1,100
June 2024$1,020
July 2024$929
August 2024$961
September 2024$1,000
October 2024$987
November 2024$1,000
December 2024$1,001
January 2025$1,018
February 2025$1,038
March 2025$1,080
April 2025$1,100
May 2025$1,100
June 2025$1,063
July 2025$976
August 2025$960
September 2025$983
October 2025$1,006
November 2025$1,074
December 2025$1,152
January 2026$1,034
February 2026$1,060

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Garden Oaks San Marcos

Crockett Elementary School

1300 girard st

san marcos, TX, 78666

K-5Public
B

Rodriguez Elementary School

1481 esplanade pkwy

san marcos, TX, 78666

K-5Public
C+

Uhland El

2331 high rd

kyle, TX, 78640

K-5Public
C-

SUNFIELD EL

155 vista gardens dr

buda, TX, 78610

PK, K-5Public

Veramendi El

2290 oak run pkwy

new braunfels, TX, 78132

K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around San Marcos near 1117 N Lbj Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 1117 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos

Groceries

2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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