Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Alamo, San Marcos, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Alamo
$1,199/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Alamo is $1,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alamo
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alamo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alamo, San Marcos, TX
Average rent prices in Alamo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alamo, San Marcos, TX
Rent prices in Alamo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alamo is $1,247, whereas a house costs $1,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Alamo run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,025 |  4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,599 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,947 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cordillera Ranch | $1,995 | |
Rio Vista | $1,160 | |
Tahitian Village | $1,700 | |
Thousand Oaks | $1,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,247 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,799 | 1% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,947
Thousand Oaks
Average rent
$1,875
Tahitian Village
Average rent
$1,700
Cordillera Ranch
Average rent
$1,995
Rio Vista
Average rent
$1,160
Apartments
Average rent
$1,247
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alamo, 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.
How does rent in Alamo, San Marcos, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Alamo and Thousand Oaks by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alamo
37%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alamo, San Marcos, TX is 36% lower than the median rent in Thousand Oaks, Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.
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5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
209 Orchard St, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
1010 Academy St, San Marcos, TX 78666
5 beds
3 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
1104 Academy St, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
1010 Academy St, San Marcos, TX 78666
5 beds
3 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
209 Orchard St, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Alamo house for rent in San Marcos
1104 Academy St, San Marcos, TX 78666
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alamo, San Marcos, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Alamo rental market.
How much is rent in Alamo?
The average rent in Alamo is $1,199 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alamo?
Average rent prices in Alamo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Alamo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alamo is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alamo?
To comfortably afford rent in Alamo, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).