Average Rent in San Marcos, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Marcos, TX Rents

San Marcos rentals average $1,025 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 December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,319 (-62.25%) year-over-year from $2,119 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (8.68%) year-over-year from $1,012 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $312 (-20.29%) year-over-year from $1,537 to $1,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $119 (-5.15%) year-over-year from $2,314 to $2,195. 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 4.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.68	$1,100	$1,012 (8.68%)	$1,025 (7.35%)
2 BR	$1.35	$1,225	$1,537 (-20.29%)	$1,700 (-27.93%)
3 BR	$1.26	$1,800	$1,800 (0.00%)	$1,707 (5.47%)
4+ BR	$1.10	$2,195	$2,314 (-5.15%)	$2,697 (-18.60%)

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. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 31.46% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX are about 28.80% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.14% more expensive. 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	$1,348	$1,800	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near San Marcos

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near San Marcos

Some of these counties include Kyle-Buda, TX, San Marcos, TX, and Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,997. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Kyle-Buda, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, 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 on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX is 28.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,485	$1,800	$1,995
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,025	$1,420	$1,997
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,838	$2,695

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 $2,025.

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	$2,100
78666, San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,025	$1,400	$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 $1,950. 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 $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $1.68. There are a total of 10 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 $1,398 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 18 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 -0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

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