Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2025
Last updated on September 29, 2025
Last updated on September 29, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,450. This is -27%, or $524, lower than the national average.
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As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,450. This is -27%, or $524, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX costs about $1,079 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,239. Houses for rent in San Marcos, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,855.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $1,168 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,770 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,171 | No Change | 12% | |
Studio | $952 | 3% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
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Blanco Gardens | $1,294 | |
Downtown San Marcos | $1,793 | |
Dunbar | $1,490 | |
Heritage | $1,295 | |
Hughson Heights | $1,237 | |
Millview East | $1,235 | |
Millview West | $1,274 | |
Rio Vista | $1,452 | |
Southwest Hills | $1,250 | |
Westover | $1,450 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,855 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $865 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$952
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,168
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,770
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,171
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Downtown San Marcos
Average rent
$1,793
Hughson Heights
Average rent
$1,237
Blanco Gardens
Average rent
$1,294
Heritage
Average rent
$1,295
Southwest Hills
Average rent
$1,250
Millview West
Average rent
$1,274
Dunbar
Average rent
$1,490
Westover
Average rent
$1,450
Millview East
Average rent
$1,235
Rio Vista
Average rent
$1,452
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,855
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
Median rent prices in San Marcos, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Austin, TX.
San Marcos
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Marcos, TX is 20% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 18% lower |
Health | 1% higher |
Housing | 17% lower |
Transportation | 10% lower |
Utilities | 4% lower |
2d ago
225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$600–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$641–$2,148
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$659–$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1249 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20115 San Marcos Hwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
20115 San Marcos Hwy #1A, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
742 Martindale Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
716 Peques St, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200–$4,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
4513 Center Point Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
House for rent
4d ago
1818 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,635–$3,177
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
1435 Dancing Oak Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
4d ago
Millview East apartment for rent in San Marcos
2 beds
3 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown San Marcos condo for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
3 baths
$2,851
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
205 Eagle Dr #101, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1430 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,397–$2,153
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,508
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,483
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
1109 San Marcos Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,790
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,483
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
215 Friendship Oak Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,362
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,199
House for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Verified
1430 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
2 baths
$2,153
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,483
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
334/336 Craddock Ave., San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
229 Craddock Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1623 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
103 Smith Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent