Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 14, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blanco Gardens | $1,200 | |
Downtown San Marcos | $1,690 | |
Dunbar | $1,500 | |
Forest Hills | $1,330 | |
Heritage | $1,230 | |
Hughson Heights | $1,199 | |
Millview East | $1,095 | |
Millview West | $1,014 | |
Southwest Hills | $1,450 | |
Westover | $1,112 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,212 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,460 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | No Change | No Change |
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%
Hughson Heights
Average rent
$1,199
Heritage
Average rent
$1,230
Forest Hills
Average rent
$1,330
Blanco Gardens
Average rent
$1,200
Westover
Average rent
$1,112
Southwest Hills
Average rent
$1,450
Millview West
Average rent
$1,014
Downtown San Marcos
Average rent
$1,690
Dunbar
Average rent
$1,500
Millview East
Average rent
$1,095
Apartments
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
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 21% 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 |
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
3d ago
225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$550–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$629–$650
Apartment for rent
9h ago
129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$641–$2,148
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
530 San Marcos Hwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
109 Smith Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
716 Peques St, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200–$4,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
900 Peques St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,180–$3,356
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1818 1818 Old Ranch Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,635–$3,177
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highland apartment for rent in San Marcos
1422 Meadow Pkwy #1422, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
3 baths
$2,799
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
108 Harborside Dr #A101, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Commercial Loop #C8-86, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,568
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Commercial Loop #C9-55, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,561
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
9h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,492
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,443
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
202 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
605 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,020–$1,090
Apartment for rent
2d ago
705 River Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,443
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
House for rent
Available Jan 12
4h ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$779–$1,179
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1909 Pecan St #C, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
21h ago
Verified
1041 Esplanade Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
2 baths
$1,720
House for rent
Available Dec 11
8h ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,492
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,179
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,492
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,443
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
126 Scott St, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
407 Sarah Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$990–$1,590
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
605 W Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,020–$1,090
Apartment for rent