Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 31, 2026

Average rent in
San Marcos, TX

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.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,375

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

299

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
54%
33%
7%
2%
$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 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.

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 $1,000 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%

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%

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$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,780
decreased by7%

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.

More data insights and reports

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$1,499

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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

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827 W Hopkins St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

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

Redwood - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Redwood

129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$641–$2,148

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Millennium On Post Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Millennium On Post Apartments

1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$649–$700

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The Lantana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h 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

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The Campus Edge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

The Campus Edge Apartments

1204 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$1,090

Price drop

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Logan Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

Logan Ridge Apartments

225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$679–$1,500

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Sundance Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Sundance Apartments

400 Linda Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–2 beds

1 bath

$720–$950

Apartment for rent

Redwood - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

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Redwood

129 Pavonia Ct, San Marcos, TX 78666

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$769–$1,932

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