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 $1,995, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $859 (86.74%) year-over-year from $991 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-3.05%) year-over-year from $1,010 to $979. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.67%) year-over-year from $1,460 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (8.48%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,935. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (4.46%) year-over-year from $2,262 to $2,363. 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 21.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.15	$979	$1,010 (-3.05%)	$841 (16.39%)
2 BR	$1.52	$1,450	$1,460 (-0.67%)	$1,203 (20.58%)
3 BR	$1.19	$1,935	$1,783 (8.48%)	$1,598 (21.03%)
4+ BR	$1.14	$2,363	$2,262 (4.46%)	$1,842 (28.28%)

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 $1,988 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 $1,650, 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 $2,000 per month.

Let's compare 78666, San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX are about 5.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.85% more expensive. 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	$1,313	$1,650	$1,650
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$975	$1,800	$1,985
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,500	$1,990
Kyle, TX	N/A	$1,263	$1,425	$2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 78666

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near 78666. Some of these neighborhoods include South Lamar, Zilker, and Downtown Austin. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is currently around $3,000 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,000. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78666's average rent, which is only $1,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78666, South Lamar has the most affordable average rent at $2,275 per month. Whereas, at $3,325 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
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,275
Zilker, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,825	$2,950	$3,000
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,435	$2,750	$3,500	$3,325

Top Counties Near 78666

There are a total of 3 counties located by 78666, San Marcos, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, Lockhart, TX, and Canyon Lake, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,996. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 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 $1,648. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,997, 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 4.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 4.92% 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	$160,323	$1,050	$1,173	$1,648
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,400	$1,713
Canyon Lake, TX	N/A	$1,388	$1,650	$1,850
Seguin, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,313	$1,863
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,490	$1,995
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$1,998
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$975	$1,713	$2,100
Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,648	$2,150
Austin, TX	$1,135	$1,400	$1,900	$2,200
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,225	$2,997

Top Zipcodes Near 78666

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300.

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	$915	$1,800	$2,098
78704, Austin, TX	$1,175	$1,600	$2,250	$2,900
78233, San Antonio, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,550
78702, Austin, TX	$1,513	$1,900	$2,860	$2,860
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,218	$1,785	$2,000
78701, Austin, TX	$1,435	$2,725	$3,500	$3,275
78745, Austin, TX	$995	$1,315	$1,750	$2,000
78746, West Lake Hills, TX	N/A	$1,682	$2,039	$4,495
78640, Kyle, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,425	$2,000
78744, Austin, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$2,250

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 $1,995. 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.15. There are a total of 12 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.52. There are a total of 22 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 0.87%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% 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 $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.