Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Marcos
$1,442/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in San Marcos is $1,442 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $457 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Marcos
276
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Marcos rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Average rent prices in San Marcos have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Rent prices in San Marcos vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Marcos is $1,245, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in San Marcos run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,037 | - | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,065 | - |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,745 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | - | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Texas State University San Marcos, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,245 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,120 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $756 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,037
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,065
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Texas State University San Marcos, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,245
Condos
Average rent
$1,120
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Rooms
Average rent
$756
The table above reflects average rent prices in Texas State University San Marcos, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in Texas State University San Marcos, TX
8h ago
1654 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$480–$970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$599–$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$641–$2,148
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$679–$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
1301 Leah Ave #3101, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$3,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 11
5d+ ago
Heritage house for rent in San Marcos
1017 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage house for rent in San Marcos
1120 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
800 Thurman Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$928–$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1430 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,383
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$940–$1,611
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,770
$1,555
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$779–$1,179
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$928–$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,179
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1430 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,198
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Texas State University San Marcos, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the San Marcos rental market.
How much is rent in San Marcos?
The average rent in San Marcos is $1,442 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Marcos?
Average rent prices in San Marcos have increased by 7% since last year.
How does San Marcos rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Marcos is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $457 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Marcos?
To comfortably afford rent in San Marcos, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).