Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, TX

Overview of San Marcos

Start your search for the perfect San Marcos apartments for rent right away. The unique San Marcos River area is considered by many to be one of the oldest, continuously inhabited areas in the Northern Hemisphere, and historic downtown San Marcos offers plenty to do if you're new to the city. San Marcos has preserved much of its historic architecture and you'll find beautiful Victorian homes built between 1880 and into the 1940s. Upon visiting the city you'll also find that Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, lived in San Marcos while earning a degree in history from Texas State University. The city was founded in 1851 and in 2001, the community celebrated a Sesquicentennial - or 150th Birthday - with an entire year of special events, commemorations and special publications.

Living in San Marcos

There's plenty of activities to keep you busy in this city, so while you're looking for San Marcos apartments for rent, make sure to take in some of what the city has to offer. To the locals, San Marcos is known as a recreation and relaxation site, which brings people from around Texas to this central location to enjoy tubing, kayaking, snorkeling or simply soaking up the sun on the banks of the river from March through September of every year. The city has four historic districts, the most social being the downtown historic district, where most restaurants, shops and entertainment are located. There are also plenty of San Marcos apartments in these areas. Those interested in rural lifestyles will enjoy the San Marcos prairie to the east or the Texas hill country to the west.

San Marcos Apartments and Cost of Living

According to AreaVibes, San Marcos receives an "A+" for both local amenities and cost of living, so whether you're a student or a young professional looking for San Marcos apartments for rent, you won't have to look hard to find one that meets your budget and is close to local amenities. The cost of living in San Marcos apartments is lower than the national average, and several new neighborhoods have also recently been established, with plans for more development each year. If you enjoy hot weather, San Marcos is for you, with temperatures averaging to about 83 degrees during the summer months. According to the Greater San Marcos Partnership, a community survey conducted in 2011 reported that 91 percent of residents felt safe in their neighborhoods, in addition to high levels of satisfaction regarding city maintenance.

Apartments in San Marcos Work and Study

Students on the hunt for San Marcos apartments should be aware that the city is home to Texas State University, San Marcos, which has 11 NCAA Division 1 men's and women's athletic teams. The university also showcases artistic performances and displays to the public frequently.

Although the unemployment rate in San Marcos is higher than the average in Texas, professions range in the areas from education to medical services, administration to agriculture, entrepreneurship to engineering and city services to construction. According to the Greater San Marcos Partnership, members are working together to generate economic and job growth in the region.

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