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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

2,343 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - The Outpost
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $399+
    3 BEDS
    $399+
    4 BEDS
    $399+

    The Outpost

    1647 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
  3. Building Photo - Westfield
    2 BEDS
    $500

    Westfield

    112 West Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
  5. Building Photo - ONE09 West
    2 BEDS
    $839+
    3 BEDS
    $699+
    4 BEDS
    $549+

    ONE09 West

    109 West Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
  6. Building Photo - Vintage Pads
    1 BED
    $1,059+
    2 BEDS
    $679+

    Vintage Pads

    1000 N Lbj Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  10. Building Photo - Treehouse
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $850+
    2 BEDS
    $615+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$615 - $1,290
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$615 - $1,290

    Treehouse

    800 N L B J Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  12. 2 BEDS
    $755+
    3 BEDS
    $675+
    4 BEDS
    $635+

    Lodge in San Marcos

    1975 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  13. Building Photo - Oaks35
    STUDIO
    $659

    Oaks35

    1635 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  15. Building Photo - The Oasis
    3 BEDS
    $799+
    4 BEDS
    $679+

    The Oasis

    1101 E River Ridge Pky, San Marcos, TX 78666
  16. Building Photo - Villagio
    2 BEDS
    $740+
    3 BEDS
    $685+

    Villagio

    1850 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  19. Bedroom - 1306 Sunflower Ln
    4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$700

    1306 Sunflower Ln

    1306 Sunflower Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
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  29. Building Photo - 512 Lockhart St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$775

    512 Lockhart St Unit #2

    512 Lockhart St, San Marcos, TX 78666
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  34. Building Photo - Union San Marcos
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,124+
    1 BED
    $1,304+
    2 BEDS
    $784+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$784 - $1,489
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$784 - $1,489

    Union San Marcos

    1354 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
    (737) 214-1903
  35. STUDIO
    $1,085+
    2 BEDS
    $855+
    3 BEDS
    $785+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$785 - $1,315
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$785 - $1,315

    Cheatham Street Flats

    401 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666
    (737) 373-3524
  39. Building Photo - Hillside Ranch
    1 BED
    $1,229+
    2 BEDS
    $800+
    4 BEDS
    $835+
    5 BEDS
    $849+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800 - $1,600
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$800 - $1,600

    Hillside Ranch

    1350 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
  40. Building Photo - The 1856
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $803+
    2 BEDS
    $955+

    The 1856

    1805 N I 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
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San Marcos, TX Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in San Marcos, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in San Marcos.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 453 cheap apartments available in San Marcos Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Education

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San Marcos High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,371 Students
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Miller Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
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Miller Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
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Goodnight Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
884 Students
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Hernandez Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
577 Students
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Crockett Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
477 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Mendez Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
533 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Rodriguez Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
445 Students

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