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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) 214-1407 ext. 2

Property Overview

Garden Oaks San Marcos has an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting strong value and convenience. It also features large closets, stainless-steel appliances, new vinyl plank floors, stone countertops, and a newly renovated, pet-friendly community, making it a well-rounded option for renters.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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
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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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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 0% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in San Marcos.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
San Marcos
A table of studio rental data trends in San Marcos
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,000
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$1,058
March 2026$1,000
April 2026$973
May 2026$895
June 2026$895
July 2026$913
August 2026$901
September 2026$875
October 2026$875

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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

6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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