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Texas State University · San Marcos, TX · Compare the home, the commute and the complete ownership plan.
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
Current homes in the Texas State sale view · checked Oct 7, 2026Change college
TEXAS STATE MARKET SNAPSHOT
Current homes and rents, at a glance.
Published inventory for the Texas State housing decision. These figures describe this listing sample, not citywide market trends.Homes for sale
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Current displayed rental inventoryPublished property inventory · confirm current availability with the listing source.View current Texas State homes →
Texas State University · MARKET CONTEXT
Put the purchase in context.
University demand and local housing benchmarks, with the location and reporting period kept beside each number.
- Undergraduates outside campus housing
- 75%
- Total students
- 44,662
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025
Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗Texas State University institution · Fall 2025
Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗University & housing details Definitions, dates and sources
City median sale price $291,349
Median sale price for the cited city housing market; not a campus-only or student-property price.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗1 bedroom rent reference $1,144/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Undergraduates outside campus housing 75%
Arithmetic complement of the same reported degree-seeking undergraduate on-campus share; does not describe all enrolled students.
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗Total students 44,662
Grand total all students
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗City sale-price change -14.3%
Year-over-year change paired with the saved city median sale-price series.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Studio rent reference $794/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗2 bedrooms rent reference $1,350/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗3 bedrooms rent reference $1,606/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Campus housing policy Texas State’s live-on requirement covers students entering within one year of finishing high school; age and accumulated college credits do not remove that requirement. A continuing resident does not have to remain in campus housing for year two.
Housing requirement and continuing-resident policy summarized from the official university source.
San Marcos, TX · 2026-27 · Checked 2026-11-02T19:30:40.070964-05:00Texas State Housing & Residential Life — Housing Policy & Contract ↗Undergraduate students 39,353
Total all undergraduates
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗Graduate / professional students 5,309
Total all graduate students
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗First-year students 9,369
First-time, first-year students enrolled (full- or part-time), CDS C1
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗First-year students in campus housing 84%
First-time, first-year degree-seeking students living in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗Undergraduates in campus housing 25%
Degree-seeking undergraduates living in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
Texas State University institution · Fall 2025 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State University Common Data Set 2025-2026 ↗Campus housing requirement Texas State's university housing policy requires students to live on campus their first year, subject to approved exemptions.
First-year students subject to the university housing policy
Texas State University institution · 2026-27 · Checked 2026-08-29Texas State Housing & Residential Life — Cancellations & Exemptions ↗Before choosing off-campus housing: Texas State’s live-on requirement covers students entering within one year of finishing high school; age and accumulated college credits do not remove that requirement. A continuing resident does not have to remain in campus housing for year two. University housing policy ↗ Checked 2026-11-02T19:30:40.070964-05:00
University figures and citywide housing data cover different populations and periods. They do not establish achievable rent, occupancy or investment returns for a specific property.
REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Homes near Texas State University
Compare campus proximity, ownership costs and the four-year numbers — not just listing prices.
Available homes · Sorted by distance
1 / 5
$229,000
Downtown San Marcos · 0.3 miles to Texas State
▱ 2 bedrooms ♙ 2 bathrooms ▦ 918 sq ft ⌂ Condo
Why this home surfacedclose to campus, lower purchase price within these results, roommate flexibility — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.
Current published selection · last checked 2026-10-07. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.
Work with local experts
Get guidance from professionals who know Texas State and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Russ EthridgeTexas State RealtorLocal advice. Local insight. Better outcomes.
Matt DeanLoan Officer, NEXACreative financing for college home buyers.
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WHERE THE HOME CHANGES THE DAILY ROUTINE
Compare Texas State neighborhoods like a buyer
Price is only one variable. Compare the property type, recurring building costs and the actual trip to your Texas State destination.
$170K – $449KPublished asking-price sampleSan Marcos
Published sample homes1.4 mi median campus distanceSingle Family + Condo
San Marcos puts the campus, downtown streets and Bobcat Shuttle network in one city. Compare the actual walk or shuttle stop for each home; the published routes and service hours vary by day and semester.
Russ’s checklistTest the full trip at your class times.Explore San Marcos →
Texas State area guideConfirm current availabilityKyle
Kyle is a separate housing search with a commute to San Marcos. The city’s local Uber Kyle vouchers cover trips within Kyle, so the campus journey needs its own transport plan and budget.
Russ’s checklistTime the drive for your regular campus arrival.Explore Kyle →
Texas State area guideConfirm current availabilityHays County
A county-wide search covers more than one city or neighborhood. Compare the exact address, daily route, utility services and property flood information; a lower-risk mapped zone does not mean flooding is impossible.
Russ’s checklistReview the county floodplain information for the exact property.Explore Hays County →
Rent vs. own near Texas State: start with the same time horizon
Compare published Texas State-area rent evidence with a principal-and-interest starting point, then add the costs that make ownership real.
$1,063/moPublished monthly rent benchmark for this bedroom count4 YearsComparison horizon
Turn this into a complete Texas State ownership scenario.
- Add taxes, insurance, HOA and repairs
- Stress-test any roommate contribution
- Plan the sale, rental or hold after graduation
PROPERTY + FINANCING, KEPT SEPARATE
Use the right professional for the right decision
Russ helps evaluate the home and neighborhood. Matt handles financing questions and eligibility. CollegeHousing.ai keeps the Texas State property context attached between them.Texas State-AREA REAL ESTATE
Russ Ethridge
REALTOR® · eXp Realty, LLC
- Property tours and offer strategy
- Neighborhood and building context
- Condo rules, condition and resale questions
COLLEGE HOUSING FINANCING
Matt Dean
Mortgage Loan Consultant · NEXA Lending · NMLS #227603
- Parent and occupancy scenarios
- Conventional and investor financing
- Property-specific payment review
Texas State BUYING INTELLIGENCE
Go deeper without losing your place
Choose the question that matches your housing plan, review the school-specific evidence, then return to the homes you are comparing.
PARENT BUYING GUIDEBuying Housing Near Texas State UniversityWho owns, who lives there, the true monthly cost and the plan after graduation.Read guide →NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDENeighborhoods Near Texas StateCompare campus routes, housing types and the surrounding San Marcos tradeoffs.Read guide →INVESTOR GUIDETexas State Housing Investment GuideRent evidence, operating costs, financing and exit-plan questions for a campus-area property.Read guide →
See all Texas State guides →QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
Texas State home-buying answers
Who is the local Realtor for Texas State?
Russ Ethridge of eXp Realty, LLC is the CollegeHousing.ai real estate contact for Texas State University.
How can I schedule a callback with Russ?
Use Schedule a Callback and include your preferred day and time, housing plan and contact details. You can also call 512-676-7479. Appointment availability is confirmed with the professional.
How should I compare renting and buying?
Compare the complete housing arrangements, upfront cash, monthly costs, expected time near campus and plan after graduation. The rent-vs-buy calculator provides an editable illustration.
Who can help review financing?
Matt Dean of NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact. Share the property, intended occupancy and your assumptions for an eligibility review.
Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with Texas State?
CollegeHousing.ai and the local professionals are independent of Texas State University.
How do I confirm current property availability?
Ask Russ for current properties that fit your budget and timing. Confirm availability, price, lease or sale terms, and the specific address before making plans.
MOVING FOR WORK
Faculty & staff housing near Texas State
Compare buying, renting, neighborhoods and your commute to work.
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