Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Average rent in
San Marcos, TX

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,475. This is -23%, or $432, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,475

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

403

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,475. This is -23%, or $432, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
50%
39%
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX costs about $1,099 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

$1,163

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,339

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,149

No Change

7%

Studio

$1,169

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,169

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,163

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,339

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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$1,475
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,807
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, TX is 18% 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

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Discover rentals in San Marcos, TX

Logan Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Logan Ridge Apartments

225 Ramsay Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

2 baths

$550–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Millennium On Post Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

Millennium On Post Apartments

1651 Post Road, San Marcos, TX 78666

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$629–$650

Apartment for rent

Redwood - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d 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

509 Harmons Way #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Marcos

1 bed

1 bath

$645

House for rent

The Lantana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

18h 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

$651–$1,545

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

530 W. Hopkins - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

530 W. Hopkins

530 San Marcos Hwy, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

The Campus Edge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

The Campus Edge Apartments

1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Sundance Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Sundance Apartments

400 Linda Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent