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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos City, TX under $1200


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  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $999+
    2 bd $1,149+
    Base rent
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    Autumn Chase Apartments

    1606 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 15 units available
    1 bd $1,075+
    Base rent
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    The Fitzroy San Marcos

    4.5 (4)
    1451 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $1,045+
    Base rent
    4.5 (107)
    1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $1,030+
    Base rent
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    Savannah Club

    4.5 (6)
    250 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 6 units available
    1 bd $1,125+
    Base rent
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    McCarty Commons

    4.0 (8)
    1476 E. Mccarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $999+
    2 bd $1,149+
    Base rent
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    Autumn Chase Apartments

    1606 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $1,128+
    Total monthly cost
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    Emerson At Trace

    4.5 (13)
    618 El Rio St, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $1,070+
    2 bd $1,160+
    Base rent
    4.5 (5)
    1900 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 11 units available
    1 bd $1,177+
    Base rent
    4.0 (1)
    191 Cotter Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $910
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
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    Country Oaks

    3.5 (1)
    1951 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    2 bd $649
    4 bd $599
    Total monthly cost
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    Millennium On Post

    1651 Post Rd., San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • High Speed Internet
  • 8 units available
    2 bd $700
    3 bd $679
    Total monthly cost
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    Logan Ridge

    225 Ramsay St., San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,165+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Blanco River Lodge

    4.5 (6)
    1650 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $999+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    The Atlantic Palazzo

    5.0 (2)
    1011 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,044+
    1 bd $1,099+
    Total monthly cost
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    FLATZ 512

    5.0 (2)
    834 Cottonwood Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $999+
    2 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Legacy Square

    117 Joyful Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • 9 units available
    2 bd $999+
    3 bd $1,099+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Champions Crossing

    4.0 (4)
    345 Champions Blvd., San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $686+
    2 bd $816+
    3 bd $937+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Tapestry Centerpoint

    4334 Transportation Way, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $686
    2 bd $816+
    3 bd $937+
    Base rent Income restricted
    316 Northgate Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $909
    2 bd $569
    3 bd $469+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Vintage Pads

    3.5 (13)
    1000 N. LBJ Drive & Office Address 222 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $849
    2 bd $975
    3 bd $1,099+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Sienna Pointe

    3.5 (3)
    2913 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $949
    2 bd $1,049
    3 bd $1,149
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Encino Pointe

    3.5 (13)
    1800 Old Post Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,028
    2 bd $1,199+
    3 bd $1,149
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Centro35

    508 Labrador Blvd, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly
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    201 First Street, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $1,175
    Base rent
    1909 Pecan Street, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer • Wheelchair Access
  • 27-0-city

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When were prices and availability in San Marcos City, TX last updated?

Prices and availability in San Marcos City, TX were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in San Marcos City, TX?

In San Marcos City, 69% of the residents are renting compared to 31% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 26% of San Marcos City's rentals, 60% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in San Marcos City, TX under $1,200

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,200?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 227 apartments for rent in San Marcos City, TX on which you’ll spend less than $1,200. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,200

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,200. The average rental size in San Marcos City, TX is 916 Sqft, but the $1,200 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.