What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Marcos, TX?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Marcos. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in San Marcos, TX?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Marcos. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Marcos. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX from $480

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Marcos, TX?

There are 1,893 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Green Spring Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$480+ /mo
2 beds · 3 units available
Green Spring ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Call(737) 265-4453
Leah Avenue Student Townhomes, San Marcos, TX 78666
$499+ /mo
4 beds · 4 units available
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesSan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(737) 299-8168
ONE09 West, San Marcos, TX 78666
$599+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 6 units available
ONE09 WestSan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(361) 264-5930
The Foundry, San Marcos, TX 78666
$599+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 9 units available
The FoundrySan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(737) 201-4279
Oaks35, San Marcos, TX 78666
$605+ /mo
Studio · 24 units available
Oaks35San Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Treehouse, San Marcos, TX 78666
$618+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 12 units available
TreehouseSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
Logan Ridge, San Marcos, TX 78666
$679+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 8 units available
Logan RidgeSan Marcos, TX 78666
Tapestry Centerpoint, San Marcos, TX 78666
$686+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 16 units available
Tapestry CenterpointSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Colony of San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
$700+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 1.5 baths · 702 - 905 sq ft
Colony of San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
Elevation on Post, San Marcos, TX 78666
$709+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 - 3 baths · 850 - 1,200 sq ft
Elevation on PostSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Outpost, San Marcos, TX 78666
$714+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 19 units available
The OutpostSan Marcos, TX 78666
Cabana Beach San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
$715+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 1 - 4 baths · 420 - 1,426 sq ft
Cabana Beach San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
$30 Off
The Timbers, San Marcos, TX 78666
$729+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 9 units available
The TimbersSan Marcos, TX 78666
Stadium View Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$729/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 474 sq ft
Stadium View ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
Cheatham Street Flats - Student Housing, San Marcos, TX 78666
$735+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 19 units available
Cheatham Street Flats - Student HousingSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
509 Harmons Way #B, San Marcos, TX 78666
$745/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
509 Harmons Way #BSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Social SMTX, San Marcos, TX 78666
$749+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 6 units available
The Social SMTXSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Aqua 16 Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$750+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 9 units available
Aqua 16 ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
Legacy Square, San Marcos, TX 78666
$759+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 23 units available
Legacy SquareSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Chestnut Place Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$760+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
Chestnut Place ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
1648 Post Rd #4, San Marcos, TX 78666
$775/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 2,012 sq ft
1648 Post Rd #4San Marcos, TX 78666
215 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX 78666
$775/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
215 Ramsay StSan Marcos, TX 78666
Union San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
$784+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 78 units available
Union San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
The Village on Telluride, San Marcos, TX 78666
$799+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 18 units available
The Village on TellurideSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
The Campus Edge Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$799/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The Campus Edge ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Englebrook Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$799/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 463 sq ft
Englebrook ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Lanes at Oslo, San Marcos, TX 78666
$800+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 9 units available
The Lanes at OsloSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
THE OAKS, San Marcos, TX 78666
$800+ /mo
1 bed · 6 units available
THE OAKSSan Marcos, TX 78666
Log Cabin Plaza Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$825+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
Log Cabin Plaza ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
$250 Off
The Summit, San Marcos, TX 78666
$840+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 14 units available
The SummitSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
Sienna Pointe, San Marcos, TX 78666
$849+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 621 - 1,437 sq ft
Sienna PointeSan Marcos, TX 78666
2 Months Free
1634 Post Rd #2, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
1634 Post Rd #2San Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
1636-B Post Rd #1, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1636-B Post Rd #1San Marcos, TX 78666
1000 Advance St #B, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 425 sq ft
1000 Advance St #BSan Marcos, TX 78666
1500 Earle St, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1500 Earle StSan Marcos, TX 78666
1636 Post Rd #B, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
1636 Post Rd #BSan Marcos, TX 78666
1706 N Interstate Highway 35 #11, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 8,358 sq ft
1706 N Interstate Highway 35 #11San Marcos, TX 78666
1221 W Hopkins St #7, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 928 sq ft
1221 W Hopkins St #7San Marcos, TX 78666
100 Uhland Rd #1, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 926 sq ft
100 Uhland Rd #1San Marcos, TX 78666
The Ranch, San Marcos, TX 78666
$854+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 41 units available
The RanchSan Marcos, TX 78666