Average Rent in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Current Versus Historical 78666, San Marcos, TX Rents

78666 rentals average $1,145 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,419 (-75.14%) year-over-year from $3,219 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $446 (42.16%) year-over-year from $1,058 to $1,504. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $430 (28.30%) year-over-year from $1,521 to $1,951. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-7.69%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $97 (-4.21%) year-over-year from $2,297 to $2,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.62	$1,504	$1,058 (42.16%)	$1,017 (47.93%)
2 BR	$1.36	$1,951	$1,521 (28.30%)	$1,560 (25.06%)
3 BR	$1.24	$1,800	$1,950 (-7.69%)	$1,863 (-3.40%)
4+ BR	$1.07	$2,200	$2,297 (-4.21%)	$2,246 (-2.04%)

Historical Rents in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Top Cities Near 78666

There are a total of 2 cities nearby 78666. The average rent in 78666 is currently $1,899 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Marcos, TX, with an average rent of $1,899, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78666, San Marcos, TX is Kyle, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,900 per month.

Let's compare 78666, San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.77% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX are about 12.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,145	$1,473	$1,899
Kyle, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 78666

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near 78666. Some of these neighborhoods include Parker Lane, Garrison Park, and South Lamar. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is currently around $2,048 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,048. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78666's average rent, which is only $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78666, Parker Lane has the most affordable average rent at $1,888 per month. Whereas, at $3,175 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78666. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	N/A	$925	$1,595	$1,888
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$973	$1,535	$1,995
South Lamar, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,503	$1,900	$2,100
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,020	$2,598	$4,896	$3,175

Top Counties Near 78666

There are a total of 4 counties located by 78666, San Marcos, TX. Some of these counties include San Marcos, TX, Kyle-Buda, TX, and Austin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,035. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Marcos, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,725, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by 78666, San Marcos, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 0.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 20.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$999	$1,499	$1,950
Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,498	$2,375	$1,975
Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,303	$1,810	$2,095
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,795	$2,725

Top Zipcodes Near 78666

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200.

The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in 78666, San Marcos, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78745, Austin, TX	$873	$1,500	$1,650	$1,983
78704, Austin, TX	$952	$1,500	$2,200	$2,500
78748, Austin, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,175
78741, Austin, TX	$900	$1,065	$1,800	$2,200
78610, Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,813	$2,098
78702, Austin, TX	$1,528	$1,825	$2,400	$2,575
78744, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,182	$1,600	$2,275

Frequently Asked Questions - 78666 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 78666, San Marcos, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 78666, San Marcos, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 78666, San Marcos, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 78666, San Marcos, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 78666, San Marcos, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 78666.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 78666, San Marcos, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,145 and an average price per square feet of $1.62. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78666.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 78666, San Marcos, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $1.36. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78666.

How have rent prices in 78666, San Marcos, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 78666, San Marcos, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.75%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 78666, San Marcos, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 78666, San Marcos, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.