Average Rent in San Marcos, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Marcos, TX Rents

San Marcos rentals average $1,200 for a 1-bedroom 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 $833 (86.08%) year-over-year from $967 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $45 (-4.47%) year-over-year from $1,010 to $965. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.02%) year-over-year from $1,490 to $1,490. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $140 (7.92%) year-over-year from $1,761 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (6.98%) year-over-year from $2,197 to $2,350. 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 23.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.67% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.18 $965 $1,010 (-4.47%) $843 (14.44%)
2 BR $1.50 $1,490 $1,490 (0.02%) $1,328 (12.21%)
3 BR $1.13 $1,900 $1,761 (7.92%) $1,632 (16.45%)
4+ BR $1.16 $2,350 $2,197 (6.98%) $1,792 (31.16%)

Historical Rents in San Marcos, TX

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1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near San Marcos

There are a total of 2 cities nearby San Marcos. The average rent in San Marcos is currently $1,998 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Braunfels, TX, with an average rent of $1,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Marcos, TX is Kyle, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,000 per month.

Let's compare San Marcos, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.94% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX are about 7.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.99% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near San Marcos, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
New Braunfels, TX N/A $900 $1,800 $1,995
Kyle, TX N/A $1,238 $1,425 $2,000

Top Neighborhoods Near San Marcos



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Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near San Marcos

Some of these counties include Seguin, TX, San Marcos, TX, and Schertz-Cibolo, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,073. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Seguin, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,885. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by San Marcos, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Marcos, TX is 10.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Marcos, TX is 6.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Seguin, TX N/A N/A $1,375 $1,885
San Marcos, TX N/A $1,200 $1,495 $1,995
Schertz-Cibolo, TX N/A N/A $1,550 $1,995
Kyle-Buda, TX N/A $1,200 $1,648 $2,150
New Braunfels, TX N/A $938 $1,800 $2,150
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A $1,500 $2,225 $2,950

Top Zipcodes Near San Marcos

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near San Marcos, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,138.

The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in 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 $908 $1,800 $2,138
78666, San Marcos, TX N/A $1,200 $1,500 $1,997
78640, Kyle, TX N/A $1,200 $1,425 $2,000
78610, Kyle-Buda, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,215
78747, Austin, TX N/A N/A $2,198 $2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - San Marcos Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Marcos, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 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 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 San Marcos, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 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 San Marcos.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.18. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.50. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Marcos.
How have rent prices in San Marcos, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in San Marcos, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.86%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Marcos, TX?
A reasonable rent price in San Marcos, TX is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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