Average Rent in 78666, San Marcos, TX

Current Versus Historical 78666, San Marcos, TX Rents

78666 rentals average $1,650 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2023, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $15,423 (1,090.49%) year-over-year from $1,414 to $16,838. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-9.24%) year-over-year from $1,102 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $241 (-15.03%) year-over-year from $1,601 to $1,360. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (7.09%) year-over-year from $1,821 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,326 to $2,365. 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 up by 121.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25	$1,000	$1,102 (-9.24%)	$934 (7.12%)
2 BR	$17	$1,360	$1,601 (-15.03%)	$1,123 (21.07%)
3 BR	$15	$1,950	$1,821 (7.09%)	$1,570 (24.20%)
4+ BR	$13	$2,365	$2,326 (1.69%)	$1,650 (43.33%)

Historical Rents in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Top Cities Near 78666

There are a total of 3 cities nearby 78666. The average rent in 78666 is currently $1,895 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Marcos, TX, with an average rent of $1,873, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78666, San Marcos, TX is New Braunfels, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,000 per month.

Let's compare 78666, San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.73% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX are about 9.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.41% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,650	$1,380	$1,873
Canyon Lake, TX	N/A	$1,064	$1,650	$1,895
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$1,209	$1,513	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 78666

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near 78666. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is currently around $2,695 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78666's average rent, which is only $1,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78666, Downtown Austin has the most affordable average rent at $2,695 per month. Whereas, at $2,695 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78666. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,450	$2,520	$3,630	$2,695

Top Counties Near 78666

There are a total of 1 counties located by 78666, San Marcos, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, San Marcos, TX, and Austin, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,938. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $1,629. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, Canyon Lake, TX is the most expensive county by 78666, San Marcos, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 24.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 8.70% 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	N/A	$725	$1,223	$1,629
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,650	$1,380	$1,850
Austin, TX	$1,378	$1,520	$1,997	$1,900
Seguin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,360	$1,925
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$1,209	$1,500	$1,950
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$2,050
Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,847	$2,150
Canyon Lake, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,650	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near 78666

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,055.

The following chart includes the top 6 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	$1,192	$1,513	$1,960
78704, Austin, TX	$1,383	$1,812	$2,626	$2,476
78233, San Antonio, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,475
78702, Austin, TX	$1,545	$1,862	$2,658	$2,147
78701, Austin, TX	$1,450	$2,520	$3,630	$2,695
78745, Austin, TX	$1,228	$1,311	$1,740	$1,963

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 $1,895. 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 0 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $24.82. There are a total of 5 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 $1,380 and an average price per square feet of $17.11. There are a total of 18 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 10.90%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.