Average Rent in San Marcos, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Marcos, TX Rents

San Marcos 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 $1,899, 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 $467 (44.96%) year-over-year from $1,038 to $1,504. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $430 (28.27%) year-over-year from $1,521 to $1,951. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $187 (-9.61%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,763. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $112 (-4.85%) year-over-year from $2,312 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 35.15% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.52% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.62 $1,504 $1,038 (44.96%) $1,016 (47.98%)
2 BR $1.35 $1,951 $1,521 (28.27%) $1,568 (24.43%)
3 BR $1.27 $1,763 $1,950 (-9.61%) $2,135 (-17.45%)
4+ BR $1.07 $2,200 $2,312 (-4.85%) $2,325 (-5.40%)

Historical Rents in San Marcos, TX

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Top Cities Near San Marcos

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

Let's compare San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.54% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX are about 29.03% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near San Marcos, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kyle, TX N/A $1,300 $1,900 $1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near San Marcos



View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near San Marcos

Some of these counties include San Marcos, TX, Kyle-Buda, TX, and Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. 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 San Marcos, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Marcos, TX is 12.75% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX is 21.90% 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
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A N/A $1,795 $2,725

Top Zipcodes Near San Marcos

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,024.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in San Marcos, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78610, Kyle-Buda, TX N/A N/A $2,813 $2,098
78666, San Marcos, TX N/A $1,145 $1,495 $1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - San Marcos Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Marcos, TX?
The average monthly rental price for San Marcos, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,899. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 San Marcos, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 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 San Marcos.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 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 San Marcos.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How have rent prices in San Marcos, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in San Marcos, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.75%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.45%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Marcos, TX?
A reasonable rent price in San Marcos, TX is around $1,519/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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