San Marcos, TX Rent History

123 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,408
1-year change
+4.6%
$62/mo
5-year change
+11.0%
$139/mo
10-year change
+37.2%
$382/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in San Marcos

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,032/mo0.0%
2017$1,051/mo+1.8%+1.8%
2018$1,091/mo+3.8%+5.7%
2019$1,138/mo+4.3%+10.3%
2020$1,170/mo+2.8%+13.4%
2021$1,219/mo+4.2%+18.1%
2022$1,438/mo+18.0%+39.3%
2023$1,491/mo+3.7%+44.5%
2024$1,493/mo+0.1%+44.7%
2025$1,338/mo-10.4%+29.7%
2026$1,416/mo+5.8%+37.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in San Marcos changed since 2016?

Median rent in San Marcos, TX was $1,020 in 2016-03 and is $1,408 as of 2026-06 — a change of $388 per month over 10 years.

How much has San Marcos rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in San Marcos, TX has changed +11.0% ($139 per month). The current median is $1,408.

What has rent in San Marcos done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in San Marcos, TX has changed +37.2% ($382 per month). It is now $1,408.

Is rent in San Marcos going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in San Marcos, TX has increased +4.6% ($62/mo). Current median: $1,408.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.