The Local Downtown
210 North Edward Gary St,
San Marcos, TX 78666
$869 - $1,609 | Studio - 4 Beds
Texas State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University, San Marcos - San Marcos, TX
Area Guide
A charming riverside campus in the Texas hill country
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Urban
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Walkable
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River
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Bobcats
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Texas State’s main campus is a charming and historic environment on the banks of the San Marcos River. The Bobcats compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Sun Belt Conference. In addition to its prestigious scholarly reputation, the university serves as a major cultural hub for the region, with the Alkek Library housing archives pertaining to everything from international photography to Texas literature.
Several of the major buildings are found on the west side of campus, making the neighborhoods off of Old Ranch Road 12 popular among students and faculty members. The Forest Hills neighborhood is also a convenient location, providing the easiest access to the classroom buildings surrounding The Quad.
San Marcos is largely a college town, and there are tons of ways to occupy your free time off-campus. The section of Downtown known as The Square is the center of nightlife for the campus-area community, the perfect place to kick back with a beer on the weekend or hang out in one of the unique coffee houses. Floating down the San Marcos River (which runs right along the east side of campus) is a popular way to beat the Texas heat, and it’s not uncommon to end up on a river float multiple weekends in a row. The river is also lined with lush green parks, perfect for escaping the often-hectic atmosphere of the university.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in San Marcos, TX is $855 for a studio, $1,151 for one bedroom, $1,365 for two bedrooms, and $1,523 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Marcos has decreased by -8.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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407 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$855/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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705 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,151/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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978 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,365/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,292 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,523/month
Average Rent
Transportation
36
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Blanco Vista Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
731 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
525 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
525 Students
5
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
5
Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
2
Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
866 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,536 Students
2
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website)
- Wonder World Park
- San Marcos Aquatic Resources Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
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