Average Rent in San Marcos, TX
11 apartment buildings, 230 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$549/mo
The Ranch
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
230
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in San Marcos, TX.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Marcos, TX Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Ranch
1818 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Millennium on Post
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Union San Marcos
1354 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Treehouse
800 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
The Local Downtown
210 N Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Villas at Willow Springs
1506 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Cheatham Street Flats
401 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ranch 1818 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $549 | $926 | $1.18/ft² | 4.4 (682) | 87 |
| 2 | Millennium on Post 1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $599 | $624 | $1.36/ft² | 4 (60) | 2 |
| 3 | Union San Marcos 1354 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $790 | $1,070 | $1.49/ft² | 4.1 (792) | 5 |
| 4 | Treehouse 800 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $865 | $990 | $1.50/ft² | 3.3 (96) | 2 |
| 5 | The Local Downtown 210 N Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $902 | $902 | $0.71/ft² | 4.6 (955) | 5 |
| 6 | Villas at Willow Springs 1506 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $925 | $1,075 | $0.90/ft² | 3.1 (123) | 56 |
| 7 | Cheatham Street Flats 401 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA | $928 | $996 | $1.23/ft² | 4 (236) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Ranch
4.4 (682)1818 Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Millennium on Post
4 (60)1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Union San Marcos
4.1 (792)1354 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Treehouse
3.3 (96)800 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
The Local Downtown
4.6 (955)210 N Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Villas at Willow Springs
3.1 (123)1506 S I-35 South Frontage Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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San Marcos, TX neighborhoods
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San Marcos, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,098 per month, based on 230 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $549 at The Ranch to $2,210 at Avelyn San Marcos.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,144/mo | $1,065/mo | 7 |
| 1 Bed | $1,373/mo | $865/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $1,090/mo | $549/mo | 79 |
| 3 Bed | $1,085/mo | $649/mo | 69 |
| 4 Bed | $781/mo | $549/mo | 25 |
| 5 Bed | $712/mo | $605/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in San Marcos, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Marcos, TX averages $1,373/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,090/mo. At the local median household income of $51,030, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Marcos, TX at $1,299/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Marcos, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Marcos, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$44,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,098/mo.
Comfortable income
$53,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($549/mo), you need to earn at least $22,000/year.
Median household income in San Marcos, TX is $51,030 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Marcos, TX
Overall prices in San Marcos, TX runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Marcos, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,098 |
| Utilities | $543 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $1,295 |
| Healthcare | $632 |
| Other goods and services | $1,011 |
| Estimated total | $5,081/mo |
Population
68,920
Median household income
$51,030
Census median rent
$1,299/mo
Census rent burden
38.7%
Median age
25.5
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How San Marcos, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Marcos, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,681 | +53% | 0% | 359 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,784 | +62% | -6.4% | 334 |
| Austin, TX | $2,027 | +85% | +1.2% | 253 |
| Houston, TX | $2,073 | +89% | -9.3% | 219 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,383 | +26% | +0.7% | 58 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,593 | +45% | +3.4% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Marcos, TX?
The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,098 per month, based on 230 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in San Marcos, TX?
The median asking rent in San Marcos, TX is $999 per month, computed from 230 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,098/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Marcos, TX?
The lowest available rent in San Marcos, TX starts at $549 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in San Marcos, TX average $1,373/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $865/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in San Marcos, TX average $1,090/mo. Units start from $549/mo across 79 units currently listed.
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