Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Marcos, TX

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,457. This is -23%, or $442, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,457

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

327

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,457. This is -23%, or $442, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
51%
37%
8%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

71%
29%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
San Marcos, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
San Marcos, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,212. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,199. Houses for rent in San Marcos, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,157

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,300

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,148

6%

6%

Studio

$1,034

12%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,034

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,157

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,148

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in San Marcos, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in San Marcos, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Austin, TX.

San Marcos

Median rent price$1,457
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,841
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, TX is 21% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.

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Cost of living in
San Marcos, TX

The overall cost of living in San Marcos, TX is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

18% lower

Health

1% higher

Housing

17% lower

Transportation

10% lower

Utilities

4% lower

Apartments for rent in Austin

Discover rentals in San Marcos, TX

827 W Hopkins St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Heritage apartment for rent in San Marcos

827 W Hopkins St #3, San Marcos, TX 78666

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 11

Logan Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Logan Ridge Apartments

225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$550–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Millennium On Post Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Millennium On Post Apartments

1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$629–$650

Apartment for rent

Redwood - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

9h ago

8.9

Very good

Redwood

129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$641–$2,148

Apartment for rent

The Lantana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Lantana Apartments

1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$655–$1,545

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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The Campus Edge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.2

Very good

The Campus Edge Apartments

1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$1,325

Apartment for rent

530 W. Hopkins - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

530 W. Hopkins

530 San Marcos Hwy, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

109 Smith Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

109 Smith Ln

109 Smith Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent