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1 bath
$1,250
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1 bath
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$1,000
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191 Cotter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,117–$2,290
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2 beds
1 bath
$995
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1 bath
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18h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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20h ago
1224 1224 N. LBJ Drive 101-104,201-206,301-304,401-407,501-507,601-607, San Marcos, TX 78666
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1 bed
1 bath
$800–$850
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21h ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,200
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$775
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$975–$1,125
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1d ago
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
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1d ago
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
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1d ago
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4 beds
3 baths
$2,145
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1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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1d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,695
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Available Aug 12
1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
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1d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,650
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1d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
$1,200
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2d ago
428 Ivory St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,289–$2,655
Price drop
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Available Sep 26
2d ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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2d ago
Dunbar apartment for rent in San Marcos
1015 W Martin Luther King Dr #C, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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Available Aug 22
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
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3d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
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3d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
108 Lafitte Dr #102, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Westover apartment for rent in San Marcos
1305 N Bishop St, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
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3d ago
3 beds
3 baths
$1,495
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3d ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1301 Leah Ave #3103, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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Available Jul 14
3d ago
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1301 Leah Ave #3101, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
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Available Jul 11
3d ago
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1301 Leah Ave #3106, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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Available Jul 11
3d ago
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1301 Leah Ave #3108, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
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Available Jul 11
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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3d ago
1230 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,100
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3d ago
Hills of Hays house for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
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Available Sep 22
4d ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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4d ago
Millview East house for rent in San Marcos
103 Meiners St #NA, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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Available Aug 31
4d ago
1400 Clarewood Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,350
Price drop
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4d ago
Rio Vista house for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
1 bath
$1,475
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4d ago
1900 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,689
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4d ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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5d+ ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,050
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5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
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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!
As of today, San Marcos' median rent price is $1,395 per month, which is down 5%, or $77, compared to last year.
Median rent
$1,395
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| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $1,395 | −5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | −14% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,199 | −11% |
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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