Average Rent in 78666, San Marcos, TX

Current Versus Historical 78666, San Marcos, TX Rents

78666 rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,350 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 June 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $503 (-32.94%) year-over-year from $1,526 to $1,023. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $241 (23.87%) year-over-year from $1,010 to $1,252. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (10.99%) year-over-year from $1,454 to $1,614. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (3.17%) year-over-year from $1,890 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (0.98%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $2,400. 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 70.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.05	$1,252	$1,010 (23.87%)	$853 (46.72%)
2 BR	$1.54	$1,614	$1,454 (10.99%)	$1,294 (24.78%)
3 BR	$1.26	$1,950	$1,890 (3.17%)	$1,536 (26.97%)
4+ BR	$1.11	$2,400	$2,377 (0.98%)	$2,119 (13.25%)

Historical Rents in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Top Cities Near 78666

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 78666. The average rent in 78666 is currently $1,950 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Canyon Lake, TX, with an average rent of $1,663, 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 $2,095 per month.

Let's compare 78666, San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.38% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX are about 1.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.01% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Canyon Lake, TX	N/A	$975	$1,638	$1,663
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,450	$1,949
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$867	$1,495	$1,950
Kyle, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$2,095

Top Neighborhoods Near 78666

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near 78666. Some of these neighborhoods include West Oak Hill, South Lamar, and South River City. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is currently around $3,250 per month. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,250. 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, West Oak Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,962 per month. Whereas, at $3,925 average rent per month, Zilker is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78666. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,405	$1,955	$1,962
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,125	$1,437	$2,200	$2,200
South River City, Austin, TX	N/A	$2,000	$2,423	$3,250
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,750	$3,100	$5,000	$3,450
Zilker, Austin, TX	N/A	$2,275	$3,200	$3,925

Top Counties Near 78666

There are a total of 5 counties located by 78666, San Marcos, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, Canyon Lake, TX, and Seguin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,619. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,025, 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 on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 10.17% 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 Antonio Northeast, TX	$892	$999	$1,319	$1,619
Canyon Lake, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,650	$1,825
Seguin, TX	N/A	$1,825	$1,300	$1,900
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,450	$1,900
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,598	$1,995
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$900	$1,495	$2,075
Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,225	$1,785	$2,195
Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,425	$1,995	$2,300
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$2,088	$2,250	$3,025

Top Zipcodes Near 78666

There are a total of 20 zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,348. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78233, San Antonio, TX at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,995 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is $1,219 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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
78130, New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$934	$1,473	$2,025
78704, Austin, TX	$1,350	$1,773	$2,473	$2,995
78233, San Antonio, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,550
78702, Austin, TX	$1,778	$1,900	$2,930	$2,950
78741, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,700	$2,100
78701, Austin, TX	$1,750	$3,100	$4,650	$3,450
78745, Austin, TX	$900	$1,435	$1,700	$2,200
78155, Seguin, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,225	$1,695
78746, West Lake Hills, TX	N/A	$1,836	$2,097	$3,995
78640, Kyle, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$2,100

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 1 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. There are a total of 16 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.54. There are a total of 33 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 -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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.