Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

Monthly Rent

$795 - $1,200

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.
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        N/A
        Charged per unit.

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

Ranch at 1856 Apartments in San Marcos, Texas offers spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes in a convenient location near Texas State University, IH-35, downtown San Marcos, shopping, dining, and major employers. Our pet-friendly apartments blend comfort, convenience, and value with furnished and unfurnished options, community amenities, swimming pools, fitness features, outdoor gathering spaces, and professional on-site management. Conveniently located along the Austin–San Antonio corridor, Ranch at 1856 provides easy access for students, professionals, families, and commuters seeking connected apartment living in San Marcos.

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

Parking

Surface Lot

Parking is available for residents and guests

Security

  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Cats and Dogs Allowed

The following breeds and animal types are prohibited and will not be accepted: Dog breeds - Pit Bull Terriers, Chows, Dobermans, Pinchers, Rottweilers, Huskies, and any other breed generally considered or deemed aggressive by state or local officials. A pet interview may be required, and any aggressive behavior can result in denial of the pet. Aquarium pets or fish are allowed without the payment of a pet deposit; however, they are only permitted if they are exclusively aquarium pets and the aquarium is no more than 20 gallons. Exotic animals are prohibited, including, but not limited to: rodents, rabbits, and ferrets.

No weight limit but we do have breed restrictions

  • 2 Pet Limit

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
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Transit

NR
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Bikeability

NR
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