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Monthly Rent

$795 - $1,300

Beds

1 - 2

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

6 - 15 Month Leases

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
        Charged per applicant.
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $75
        Charged per applicant.
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per applicant.
        N/A
        Charged per applicant.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About Ranch at 1856 Apartments

Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in San Marcos, TX at Ranch at 1856 Apartments. Conveniently located along the IH-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, our community offers easy access to Texas State University, San Marcos Premium Outlets, Tanger Outlets, downtown San Marcos, and some of the area's largest employers. Whether you're commuting to Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Kyle, or Buda, Ranch at 1856 puts you close to work, school, shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. With a prime location near major employers, healthcare providers, and educational institutions, Ranch at 1856 is ideal for students, professionals, families, and anyone seeking convenient apartment living in San Marcos. Our pet-friendly apartment community offers amenities designed for how you live, including two swimming pools, a fitness center, pickleball court, dog park, picnic areas with grilling stations, and inviting outdoor spaces to gather with friends and neighbors.

Ranch at 1856 Apartments is located in San Marcos, Texas in the 78666 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1982 and has 2 stories with 292 units.

Special Features

  • Pickleball courts
  • Texas State Bus Shuttle

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Pickleball Court

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Grill

Security

  • Property Manager on Site

Commuter Rail

  • San Marcos Amtrak

    Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)

    Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
  • Wonder World Park

    Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
  • San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center

    Drive: 9 min 5.8 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Schools

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San Marcos, TX

Ratings

Walkability

NR
Not Rated

Transit

NR
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Bikeability

NR
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