Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 31, 2026
Last updated on March 31, 2026
Last updated on March 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,375. This is -28%, or $534, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,375. This is -28%, or $534, 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 2% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX costs about $1,000 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 $1,795.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $994 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,997 | 4% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,000 | 5% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Blanco Gardens | $1,114 | |
Downtown San Marcos | $1,197 | |
Dunbar | $1,275 | |
Forest Hills | $1,300 | |
Heritage | $1,100 | |
Hughson Heights | $1,199 | |
Millview West | $999 | |
Oak Heights | $1,250 | |
Southwest Hills | $1,162 | |
Westover | $1,199 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,330 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$994
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Heritage
Average rent
$1,100
Hughson Heights
Average rent
$1,199
Blanco Gardens
Average rent
$1,114
Westover
Average rent
$1,199
Southwest Hills
Average rent
$1,162
Millview West
Average rent
$999
Forest Hills
Average rent
$1,300
Downtown San Marcos
Average rent
$1,197
Dunbar
Average rent
$1,275
Oak Heights
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
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 23% 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 |
5d+ ago
Heritage apartment for rent in San Marcos
827 W Hopkins St #3, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
3d ago
129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$641–$2,148
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$649–$700
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$1,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$679–$1,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
400 Linda Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1 bath
$720–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1301 Leah Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,330–$4,297
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
412 Pin Cherry Pass, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
19h ago
Millview West house for rent in San Marcos
133 Covert Cv, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in San Marcos
108 Harborside Dr #A101, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in San Marcos
Commercial Loop #C3-44, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,545
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 13
4h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,407
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$926–$1,444
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
23h ago
1109 San Marcos Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in San Marcos
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,407
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,093
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 17
4d ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$779–$1,179
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1041 Esplanade Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,765
House for rent
Available Apr 3
3d ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$926–$1,444
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
200 Springtown Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4h ago
Verified
1041 1041 Vervain Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$655–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$779–$1,179
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1350 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,407
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$926–$1,444
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1109 San Marcos Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1229 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$990
Apartment for rent