San Marcos, TX rental market

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Last updated October 11, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Marcos, TX is $1,500.

Average rent

$1,500

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$85

Available rentals

450

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $480 to $6,511.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$5001
$6006
$7009
$80033
$90040
$1,00019
$1,10032
$1,20043
$1,30034
$1,40039
$1,50052
$1,60055
$1,70053
$1,80038
$1,90022
$2,00013
$2,10016
$2,20011
$2,3007
$2,4007
$2,5005
$2,6002
$2,7006
$2,8003
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,9001
$4,0002
$4,1002
$4,2001
$4,8001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $85 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,550$1,500
Feb$1,550$1,450
Mar$1,500$1,450
Apr$1,495$1,500
May$1,550$1,500
Jun$1,568$1,592
Jul$1,565$1,550
Aug$1,550$1,550
Sep$1,550$1,500
Oct$1,569$1,506
Nov$1,533No data
Dec$1,499No data

Market temperature

The San Marcos, TX rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in San Marcos, TX is 25% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,174 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,074 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,250 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,667 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Marcos, TX is $1,845 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Marcos, TX?

Houses in San Marcos, TX rent between $480 - $6,511 with an average rent of $1,500.

8. How has the rent in San Marcos, TX changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in San Marcos, TX decreased by $85

9. How much has the rent in San Marcos, TX increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in San Marcos, TX did not change.

10. How many available rentals are there in San Marcos, TX?

There are currently 450 rentals available in San Marcos, TX.

11. How do rent prices in San Marcos, TX compare with the national average?

The average rent in San Marcos, TX is $1,500 — 25% lower the national average of $2,000.

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