Off-Campus Student Apartments Near Texas State University
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An estimated 29,424 students need housing beyond on-campus capacity. Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,071/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near Texas State University?
Students at Texas State University have access to 186 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in San Marcos, TX. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $769–$1,649.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 39 | $899/mo | $699 to $1,035/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 38 | $910/mo | $705 to $1,035/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 35 | $899/mo | $699 to $1,035/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 34 | $854/mo | $689 to $1,035/mo |
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 32 | $959/mo | $825 to $1,044/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 29 | $849/mo | $689 to $1,035/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 23 | $925/mo | $699 to $1,044/mo |
| Apartments Under $800 | 16 | $686/mo | $625 to $775/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom Apartments | 13 | $689/mo | $619 to $789/mo |
| Furnished Apartments | 13 | $789/mo | $699 to $854/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near Texas State University
The Parlor
140 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX
The Campus Edge Apartments
1204 N L B J Dr, San Marcos, TX
Highcrest
1518 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX
Encino Pointe
1800 Old Post Rd, San Marcos, TX
The Avenue at San Marcos Apartments
142 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX
The Local Downtown
210 North Edward Gary St, San Marcos, TX
Logan Ridge
225 Ramsay St, San Marcos, TX
Cheatham Street Flats
401 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX
The Retreat
512 Craddock Avenue, San Marcos, TX
The Social SMTX®
121 Craddock Ave, San Marcos, TX
Bishops Square
109 Craddock Avenue, San Marcos, TX
Dakota Ranch Student Apartments
1818 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX
Villas at Willow Springs Apartments
1506 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX
The Summit Apartments
1348 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX
Uptown Square
1354 Thorpe Ln, San Marcos, TX
Savannah Club
250 S Stagecoach Trl, San Marcos, TX
Village Green Apartments
201 1st St, San Marcos, TX
Aqua 16
1640 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX
The Atlantic Palazzo
1011 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX
Leah Avenue Student Townhomes
1441 Leah Ave, San Marcos, TX
Tapestry at Aquarena Springs
316 Northgate Rd, San Marcos, TX
Autumn Chase Apartments
1606 N Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX
The Thompson | Student Housing
1655 Mill St, San Marcos, TX
Blanco River Lodge
1650 River Rd, San Marcos, TX
The Outpost
1647 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX
Cabana Beach San Marcos
1250 Sadler Dr, San Marcos, TX
Millennium on Post
1651 Post Rd, San Marcos, TX
Arise Riverside Ranch
1805 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX
The Village on Telluride
201 Telluride St, San Marcos, TX
River Oaks Villas Apartments
1900 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX
Country Oaks
1951 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX
ARBA San Marcos
1980 Aquarena Springs, San Marcos, TX
Alta Center Point
502 Commercial Lp, San Marcos, TX
New Braunfels Heights
128 Lonesome Quail, New Braunfels, TX
Elevate at Sundance
2056 Sundance Pky, New Braunfels, TX
Prose Evergreen
216 S Kowald Ln, New Braunfels, TX
Linden
355 Dragoon Xing, New Braunfels, TX
Trillium Terrace
6500 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Tramor at Hunter's Glen
2309 Berkeley Ave, Austin, TX
Stetson Apartments
7631 US Hwy 290 W, Austin, TX
Sonora
8350 W US Highway 290, Austin, TX
The Overlook at Quarry Hill
7000 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX
Palo Verde
7880 US 290 Hwy W, Austin, TX
Ocotillo Apartments
8000 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX
Tramor at the Oaks Apartments
5413 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX
Settler's Creek Apartments
8001 Hwy 71 W, Austin, TX
Grace Woods
3209 S IH 35, Austin, TX
Wildcreek
1511 Faro Dr, Austin, TX
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Student Tenants tracks 186 apartments near Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Typical starting rents run from $769/mo to $1,649/mo (median $1,050/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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