Last updated on September 11, 2026

Average rent in
Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Fairlawn

$1,160/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairlawn is $1,160 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $740 less per month.

$0.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairlawn

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairlawn rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX

Average rent prices in Fairlawn have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX

Rent prices in Fairlawn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairlawn is $985, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairlawn run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,130.

Listings

Studio

$659

-

-

1 bedroom

$850

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,325

29%

-

4 bedroom

$1,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$659

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairlawn, 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 Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Fairlawn and Village At Western Oaks by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairlawn

Median rent price$1,160
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,713
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX is 32% lower than the median rent in Village At Western Oaks, Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX

1909 Pecan St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairlawn apartment for rent in San Marcos

1909 Pecan St #C, San Marcos, TX 78666

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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Frequently asked questions for Fairlawn, San Marcos, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairlawn rental market.

How much is rent in Fairlawn?

The average rent in Fairlawn is $1,160 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairlawn?

Average rent prices in Fairlawn have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Fairlawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairlawn is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $740 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairlawn?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairlawn, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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).

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