Average Rent in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Current Versus Historical 78666, San Marcos, TX Rents

78666 rentals average $1,395 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,778, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $906 (185.53%) year-over-year from $489 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (6.06%) year-over-year from $908 to $963. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $147 (-9.52%) year-over-year from $1,547 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.14%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,890. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $44 (2.02%) year-over-year from $2,157 to $2,200. 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 0.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.38	$1,395	$489 (185.53%)	$2,625 (-46.86%)
1 BR	$21.60	$963	$908 (6.06%)	$1,014 (-5.11%)
2 BR	$16.15	$1,400	$1,547 (-9.52%)	$1,388 (0.90%)
3 BR	$14.74	$1,890	$1,833 (3.14%)	$1,957 (-3.41%)
4+ BR	$12.92	$2,200	$2,157 (2.02%)	$2,345 (-6.18%)

Historical Rents in 78666, San Marcos, TX

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Top Cities Near 78666

There are a total of 7 cities nearby 78666. The average rent in 78666 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Braunfels, TX, with an average rent of $1,550, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78666, San Marcos, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare 78666, San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 14.16% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.65% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX are about 17.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,169	$1,503	$1,550
Lockhart, TX	$1,699	$968	$1,175	$1,600
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$995	$1,400	$1,750
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,290	$1,698	$1,900
Austin, TX	$1,308	$1,436	$1,895	$1,995
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,449	$1,723	$1,995
Lakeway, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,923	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near 78666

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near 78666. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Parker Lane, and St. Johns. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 total neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is currently around $1,950 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78666's average rent, which is only $1,778. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78666, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,225 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78666. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North University, Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,100	$1,625	$1,225
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$995	$1,570	$1,229
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,155	$1,500	$1,237
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$950	$1,138	$1,450	$1,400
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,195	$1,600	$1,450
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,125	$1,750	$1,495
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$937	$1,373	$1,498
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,329	$1,595	$1,873	$1,648
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,414	$1,400	$2,095	$1,679
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,352	$1,922	$1,750
Highland, Austin, TX	$1,764	$1,388	$1,813	$1,768
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$995	$850	$1,450	$1,875
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,598	$1,616	$1,600	$1,914
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	$1,460	$1,389	$2,228	$1,925
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,250	$1,363	$1,800	$1,949
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,050	$1,366	$1,895	$1,950
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,517	$1,751	$1,995	$1,984
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX	$1,861	$1,813	$2,432	$2,074
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,780	$1,550	$2,298	$2,100
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,370	$2,021	$2,150
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,870	$1,979	$2,830	$2,169
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,750	$2,010	$2,850	$2,248
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,622	$1,978	$2,682	$2,265
MLK, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,721	$2,556	$2,338
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,601	$1,830	$2,651	$2,400
MLK-183, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,493	$2,250	$2,450
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	N/A	$2,051	$2,857	$2,500
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,908	$2,010	$3,067	$2,708
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$2,376	$2,095	$3,131	$2,898
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,906	$2,557	$3,879	$3,200

Top Counties Near 78666

There are a total of 9 counties located by 78666, San Marcos, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, New Braunfels, TX, and Lockhart, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,145. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,244, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by 78666, San Marcos, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 14.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 30.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78666, San Marcos, TX is 17.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$904	$891	$1,135	$1,145
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,200	$1,508	$1,580
Lockhart, TX	$1,175	$968	$1,175	$1,637
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$995	$1,413	$1,750
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,198	$1,298	$1,720	$1,995
Austin, TX	$1,308	$1,450	$1,900	$1,995
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,463	$1,697	$2,000
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,250	$1,400	$2,450	$2,950
Southwest Travis, TX	$1,249	$1,457	$1,823	$3,244

Top Zipcodes Near 78666

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78232, Hollywood Park, TX at $1,020 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,650 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,124. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78666, San Marcos, TX is $1,335 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,870 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table 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
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,272	$1,695	$1,950
78705, Austin, TX	$1,025	$1,150	$1,700	$1,395
78704, Austin, TX	$1,694	$1,650	$2,400	$2,200
78745, Austin, TX	$1,201	$1,299	$1,650	$1,741
78741, Austin, TX	$895	$1,305	$1,940	$1,725
78701, Austin, TX	$1,906	$2,557	$3,879	$3,174
78610, Kyle-Buda, TX	N/A	$1,364	$1,907	$2,200
78744, Austin, TX	$1,825	$1,215	$1,463	$1,950
78748, Austin, TX	$1,148	$1,384	$1,627	$2,150
78702, Austin, TX	$1,601	$1,833	$2,670	$2,400

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 $1,778. 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $7.38. 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 $995 and an average price per square feet of $21.60. There are a total of 33 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 $16.15. There are a total of 62 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 1.86%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, 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 $1,422/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.