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The average rent in Downtown San Marcos, San Marcos, as of June 2026, is down 3.15% compared to last month and down 18.81% year-over-year.
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
Downtown San Marcos apartment for rent in San Marcos
165 S Guadalupe St #214, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Marcos apartment for rent in San Marcos
165 S Guadalupe St #211, San Marcos, TX 78666
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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5d+ ago
Downtown San Marcos apartment for rent in San Marcos
130 E San Antonio St #B, San Marcos, TX 78666
Air conditioning | Central heat | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
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Garage Parking
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Assigned Parking
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Condo for rent
4d ago
411 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100–$2,350
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2d ago
140 S Fredericksburg St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,190–$1,550
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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
3d ago
Rio Vista house for rent in San Marcos
129 Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
Ceiling fan | Concierge service | Package service
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
412 Burleson St #121, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage apartment for rent in San Marcos
527 W San Antonio St #7, San Marcos, TX 78666
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dunbar apartment for rent in San Marcos
609 W Martin Luther King Dr #609, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
2 beds
2 baths
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Dunbar house for rent in San Marcos
160 S Fredericksburg St #NA, San Marcos, TX 78666
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Dunbar house for rent in San Marcos
615 W Martin Luther King Dr #NA, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
402 N Fredericksburg St #1, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$2,390
$2,290
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5d+ ago
Blanco Gardens house for rent in San Marcos
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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5d+ ago
Heritage apartment for rent in San Marcos
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,590
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5d+ ago
Victory Gardens townhouse for rent in San Marcos
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
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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
$1,420
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1103 W Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher
3 beds
3 baths
$1,595
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One-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Marcos average around $1,300 per month in 2025. These units dropped 3.5% from the previous year, making them more affordable than other bedroom types in the neighborhood.
Two-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Marcos rent for around $1,800 per month in 2025. Rents for this bedroom type rose 3.0% from 2024, matching the overall neighborhood average.
Three-bedroom apartments in Downtown San Marcos average around $2,500 per month in 2025. This bedroom type saw the largest rent increase at 4.6% year over year, making it the most expensive option in the neighborhood.
Downtown San Marcos rental costs average around $1,800 per month across all apartment types in 2025, up 4.2% from the previous year. Rent varies significantly by timing, with October seeing prices about 20% higher than April.
Apartments in Downtown San Marcos average around 1,523 square feet across all unit types. Studio apartments are the smallest at 395 square feet, while three-bedroom units are the largest at 2,974 square feet.
Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Downtown San Marcos, with about 17 listings available monthly. The neighborhood sees about 40 total listings per month across all bedroom types.
Downtown San Marcos is a hub for social living, making it an ideal neighborhood for renters who value community and connection. With a high neighborhood population and a variety of restaurants, there's always something to do or someone to meet. The area's well-developed street infrastructure and frequent transit options make it easy to get around, while a strong safety record provides peace of mind. According to 2024 data, these factors combined create a vibrant social scene that's hard to find elsewhere in San Marcos, making Downtown San Marcos a top choice for renters seeking an active, engaging lifestyle.
Studio apartments are the least common rental type in Downtown San Marcos, with about 1 listing available per month. One-bedroom and three-bedroom units are more readily available, each averaging about 11 listings monthly.
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.
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