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1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$599–$649
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8h ago
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1–3 beds
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$1,100–$1,674
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20h ago
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1430 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Fitness center | Controlled access | On-site management
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$928–$1,346
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1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Walk-in closets
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$620–$980
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4h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,399
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4h ago
1629 Gordon St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
3 baths
$1,655
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5h ago
411 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,290
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7h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$775
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12h ago
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In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$990
$890
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2d ago
140 S Fredericksburg St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
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2d ago
Southwest Hills apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
$1,450
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Southwest Hills apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
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2d ago
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In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
$930
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3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
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4d ago
205 S Mitchell Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$1,210–$1,260
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4d ago
3 beds
3 baths
$1,615
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4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
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5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$999
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
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5d+ ago
1101 1101 and 1103 Haynes, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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5d+ ago
1021 Chestnut St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
2 beds
1 bath
$990
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,140
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5d+ ago
Dunbar house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,375
$1,295
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2 beds
2 baths
$1,570
$1,480
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
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5d+ ago
Greater Castle Forest house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
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5d+ ago
Blanco Gardens house for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
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5d+ ago
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In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
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5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
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1d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$2,380–$2,430
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2d ago
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120 Quiet Oak Rd #NA, San Marcos, TX 78666
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
4 beds
4 baths
$3,900
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Available Sep 1
3d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,693–$1,911
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,855
$1,720
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18h ago
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1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,970–$5,806
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,073
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
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Available Jul 1
4h ago
200 Robbie Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$799
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5h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,200
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7h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$2,249
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1d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,539
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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1d ago
4 beds
3 baths
$1,000
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Available Jun 1
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
Heritage apartment for rent in San Marcos
433 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
2 baths
$1,600
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Available Jun 30
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For more than 10,000 years, San Marcos inhabitants have lived a blessed life on the banks of the San Marcos River. Modern-day San Marcos residents (aka San Martians) enjoy 80% of their free time swimming, snorkeling, tubing, fishing, kayaking and drinking beer on the San Marcos River.
If you’re a newcomer to the splendor of San Marcos, then the river is where you’ll want to begin your adventure. Grab a six pack from the excellent craft beer selection at the Yellow Store, then hit the Lions Club for tube rentals to float the San Marcos River. Check out the annual Float Fest and River Rice Festival for a grand day of riverside festivities and live music. And after dark, check out Cheatham Street Warehouse, Triple Crown or Tantra Coffeehouse for a Texas music scene that rivals the nearby city of Austin.
San Marcos is growing exponentially, with many Austin refugees fleeing the big city for the small town, music-loving culture that San Marcos is known for. The local bars and dance halls aren’t the only place to find live music in San Marcos. A stroll through campus, neighborhood parks, or along the riverside trails will reveal musicians at every turn. You’ll see ukulele pickers in the trees, a lone harmonica wailing down the San Marcos River, and a gathering of musicians at the tube chute, joining forces with guitars, mandolin, trumpet, drums, harp and didgeridoo. Feel free to pick up your instrument and join in, or simply sit back and enjoy the show. Join the river-happy San Martian crowd while you still can!
Living in San Marcos, TX offers a vibrant mix of outdoor leisure and a youthful atmosphere, largely thanks to the nearby Texas State University. Residents enjoy easy access to nature, with places like the San Marcos River being popular for swimming and tubing. The downtown area features interesting shops and diverse dining options, although some locals note that traffic can become a hassle, especially on weekends. Additionally, concerns about rising rental prices have been voiced, as more people are drawn to the area's amenities and lifestyle.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Marcos average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,330/month.
April offers the best timing for apartment hunting in San Marcos, with rents running about 5.7% lower than peak July prices. March and April also see higher competition but December tends to be the least competitive month overall.
Rio Vista, East Guadalupe, Downtown San Marcos, and Millview West stand out for their walkable environments and community amenities. Millview West draws nearly twice the market average interest while Heritage offers the largest inventory with 81 listings.
Hughson Heights offers the most affordable option with median rent around $1,220/month, followed by Heritage at approximately $1,270/month and Westover at roughly $1,290/month.
Based on Zumper's current listings, roughly 32% of San Marcos rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 212 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Alamo, Victory Gardens, Dunbar, and Blanco Gardens offer excellent options with no breed restrictions and dedicated pet amenities.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in San Marcos, showing up in under 0.1% of units, with one-bedrooms leading at 0.13% of available apartments.
Based on our current listings data, contemporary architecture leads San Marcos at 37% of rentals, offering modern amenities and clean lines. Craftsman-style homes from the early 20th century represent about 24% of the market, while Ranch homes account for roughly 16%.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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