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 1,733 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Green Spring Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$480+ /mo
2 beds · 8 units available
Green Spring ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
Price Drop
Call(737) 265-4453
The Foundry, San Marcos, TX 78666
$499+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 8 units available
The FoundrySan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(737) 201-4279
Leah Avenue Student Townhomes, San Marcos, TX 78666
$499+ /mo
4 beds · 5 units available
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesSan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(737) 299-8168
ONE09 West, San Marcos, TX 78666
$549+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 6 units available
ONE09 WestSan Marcos, TX 78666
1 Month Free
Call(361) 264-5930
Oaks35, San Marcos, TX 78666
$605+ /mo
Studio · 23 units available
Oaks35San Marcos, TX 78666
Price Drop
Treehouse, San Marcos, TX 78666
$618+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 16 units available
TreehouseSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
Logan Ridge, San Marcos, TX 78666
$679+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 10 units available
Logan RidgeSan Marcos, TX 78666
Tapestry Centerpoint, San Marcos, TX 78666
$686+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 22 units available
Tapestry CenterpointSan Marcos, TX 78666
New Today
Colony of San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
$700+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 10 units available
Colony of San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
Robbie Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
$700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 702 sq ft
Robbie LnSan Marcos, TX 78666
Elevation on Post, San Marcos, TX 78666
$709+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 3 units available
Elevation on PostSan Marcos, TX 78666
Cabana Beach San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 78666
$715+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 8 units available
Cabana Beach San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
$30 Off
Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
$725/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 450 sq ft
Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Timbers, San Marcos, TX 78666
$729+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 18 units available
The TimbersSan Marcos, TX 78666
Stadium View Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$729/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Stadium View ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Social SMTX, San Marcos, TX 78666
$749+ /mo
4 beds · 4 units available
The Social SMTXSan Marcos, TX 78666
1243 N Lbj Dr #B, San Marcos, TX 78666
$750/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1243 N Lbj Dr #BSan Marcos, TX 78666
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 · 3 units available
Chestnut Place ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
530 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
$775/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
530 W Hopkins StSan Marcos, TX 78666
20115 San Marcos Hwy #2C, San Marcos, TX 78666
$775/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 680 sq ft
20115 San Marcos Hwy #2CSan Marcos, TX 78666View units
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 · 57 units available
Union San MarcosSan Marcos, TX 78666
$500 Gift Card
Cheatham Street Flats - Student Housing, San Marcos, TX 78666
$785+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 11 units available
Cheatham Street Flats - Student HousingSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
The Village on Telluride, San Marcos, TX 78666
$789+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 18 units available
The Village on TellurideSan Marcos, TX 78666
$50 Off
Aqua 16 Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$795+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 18 units available
Aqua 16 ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
Special Offer
Englebrook Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$799/mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Englebrook ApartmentsSan Marcos, TX 78666
100 Uhland Rd #3, San Marcos, TX 78666
$799/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
100 Uhland Rd #3San Marcos, TX 78666View units
Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
$800/mo
2 beds · 1.5 baths · 850 sq ft
Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
THE OAKS, San Marcos, TX 78666
$800+ /mo
1 bed · 6 units available
THE OAKSSan Marcos, TX 78666
The Summit, San Marcos, TX 78666
$840+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 17 units available
The SummitSan Marcos, TX 78666
Sienna Pointe, San Marcos, TX 78666
$849+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 4 units available
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
The Campus Edge Apartments, San Marcos, TX 78666
$850/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
The Campus Edge ApartmentsSan 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