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

Rental Market Trends in San Marcos, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

-5.4%-$86 decrease month-over-month

-6.0%-$95 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

549

APARTMENTS

$1,238

HOUSES

$1,899

TOWNHOUSES

$1,725

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in San Marcos, TX at $1,238 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,899 per month. Townhomes average $1,725 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$1,249
3 Bedrooms	$1,731
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in San Marcos, TX is $1,050 per month, followed by $1,249 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,731 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$1,795
4 Bedrooms	$1,775
All	$1,725

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in San Marcos, TX is $800 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,795 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,775 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,224
3 Bedrooms	$1,575
4 Bedrooms	$2,000
All	$1,211

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $950 per month, followed by $1,224 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,575 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,070
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,150
All	$1,899

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in San Marcos, TX is $1,070 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,150 for a 4 bedroom house.