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Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX under $1200
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    1271 Sadler Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $1,193+
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    1811 Medical Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $999+
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    1451 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $1,050+
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    1011 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $1,014+
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    112 West Avenue, San Marcos, TX 78666
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    250 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $1,075+
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    490 Barnes Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666
    STUDIO $1,090+
    1 BED $1,075+
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    1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $995
    2 BEDS $650+
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    1650 River Road, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $1,099+
    2 BEDS $1,119+
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    1900 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,070+
    3 BEDS $1,195+
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    1951 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $930+
    2 BEDS $1,080+
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    1221 West Hopkins Apt. 14, San Marcos, TX 78666
    2 BEDS $1,200
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    508 Labrador Blvd, San Marcos, TX 78666
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $949
    2 BEDS $999
    3 BEDS $1,099
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    1000 N. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $869+
    2 BEDS $525+
    3 BEDS $505+
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    117 Joyful Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $999
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    20400 Marketplace Avenue, Kyle, TX 78640
    1 BED $1,115+
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    1050 Wittenburgh, Kyle, TX 78640
    STUDIO $1,146
    1 BED $1,125
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    828 Bebee Road, Kyle, TX 78640
    1 BED $1,035+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
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    677 Creekside Way, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    1 BED $1,107+
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    580 Creekside Way, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    1 BED $1,041+
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    210 South Amberwood, Kyle, TX 78640
    1 BED $841+
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    150 Amberwood South, Kyle, TX 78640
    1 BED $1,042+
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    2800 Windgate Dr., 305 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    1 BED $1,050
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    1747 FM 1101, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    1 BED $1,088+
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    575 East Torrey St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
    1 BED $1,084+
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Walk Score®: 15, Bike Score®: 23

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in San Marcos, TX were last updated on 25 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Marcos, TX?

The best apartments in San Marcos, TX are: Sadler House, Parkway Grande Apartment Homes, Hawthorne at Blanco Riverwalk, The Fitzroy San Marcos and The Atlantic Palazzo.

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

In San Marcos, 70% of the residents are renting compared to 30% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 24% of San Marcos’s rentals, 62% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in San Marcos, TX under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in San Marcos, TX under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In San Marcos, TX, where the average rent is $1,445 per month, there are 200 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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