What's the average rent in San Marcos, TX?

Rental Market Trends in San Marcos, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,495 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,495

-0.3%-$5 decrease month-over-month

-6.6%-$105 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

526

APARTMENTS

$1,229

HOUSES

$1,817

TOWNHOUSES

$1,575

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Marcos, TX at $1,229 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,817 per month. Townhomes average $1,575 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,063
2 Bedrooms	$1,234
3 Bedrooms	$1,659
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$1,495

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Marcos, TX is $1,063 per month, followed by $1,234 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,659 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,030
2 Bedrooms	$1,355
3 Bedrooms	$1,770
4 Bedrooms	$1,775
All	$1,575

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Marcos, TX is $1,030 per month, followed by $1,355 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,770 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,775 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$975
2 Bedrooms	$1,190
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$1,600
All	$1,199

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $975 per month, followed by $1,190 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,070
2 Bedrooms	$1,539
3 Bedrooms	$1,794
4 Bedrooms	$2,056
All	$1,817

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Marcos, TX is $1,070 per month, followed by $1,539 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,794 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,056 for a 4 bedroom house.