$1,131
1 bed1 bath780 sqftCondo
618 El Rio Street A2, San Marcos, TX, 78666
Rentals in San Marcos, TX Under $1,500/mo
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$800
2 beds1 bath720 sqftHouse
155 BBQ Way, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$999
2 beds2 baths880 sqftCondo
1623 Aquarena Springs Dr 2/2, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,195
2 beds1 bath1,000 sqftCondo
229 Craddock Avenue 229, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,000
1 bed1 bath525 sqftCondo
2113 River Road 2113A, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,224
1 bed1 bath712 sqftCondo
502 Commercial Loop A1, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,125
1 bed1 bath700 sqftCondo
1400 Clarewood Drive 1400, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath1,968 sqftCondo
1638 Post Road 1638B, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,450
3 beds2 baths1,100 sqftCondo
1302 North Bishop Street 1302, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,199
2 beds2 baths950 sqftCondo
205 Craddock Avenue 205D7, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,446
1 bed1 bath709 sqftCondo
702 Celebration Way A, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$775
1 bed1 bathCondo
215 Ramsay St 202, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,467
2 beds2 baths1,050 sqftCondo
425 El Rio St B1, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,162
1 bed1 bath775 sqftCondo
425 El Rio St A1, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$850
2 beds1 bath725 sqftCondo
130 Jackson Ln B9, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,050
2 beds2 baths916 sqftCondo
1754 River Rd 324, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,271
1 bed1 bath607 sqftCondo
1650 River Road 1/1, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,294
2 beds2 baths848 sqftCondo
1650 River Road 2/2, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath615 sqftCondo
1224 N Lbj Dr 203, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$800
1 bed1 bath616 sqftCondo
520 Linda Dr. 1 bedroom, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,075
2 beds1.5 baths960 sqftTownhome
317 Craddock Ave 301, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$975
2 beds2 baths880 sqftCondo
520 Linda Dr. 2/2, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,500
1 bed1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
520 S. LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX, 78666
$1,275
2 beds1.5 baths880 sqftApartment
705 River Road, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in San Marcos, TX
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of San Marcos inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in San Marcos.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in San Marcos, TX
Rentler currently shows 204 rentals in San Marcos priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in San Marcos, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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