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$291,349Median sale price · 2026-07
$1,606/mo3BR rent benchmark · 2026-09
6.61%Gross rent-to-price screen · not cap rate
-14.3%Current YoY sale-price change · not a forecast
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Current 1-bedroom $1,144/mo · 2-bedroom $1,350/mo · 3-bedroom $1,606/mo · median sale price $291,349. Rent, mortgage, down-payment and insurance math with source links.
Texas State University library closing time in San Marcos
Alkek Library at Texas State University in San Marcos is open until 1:00 a.m. during fall and spring regular hours, and until 11:00 p.m. in summer on Monday through Thursday; Friday closes earlier. It’s best to check the current hours page before you go, because library hours change by day and term.
How a Texas State student reports an HVAC problem in housing near San Marcos
For a room or apartment HVAC problem in Texas State housing, the student should submit a maintenance request through the Housing & Residential Life portal; if it’s an emergency, there are same-day phone options tied to the day and time.
What condo insurance you need near Texas State University
A condo owner in this area typically needs HO-6 condo insurance, not a standard homeowners policy. It covers your unit’s interior, personal property, liability, and often loss-of-use, while your condo association’s master policy covers the building and common areas.
Texas State University off-campus housing types in San Marcos
Texas State’s off-campus marketplace shows that students living off campus in San Marcos can search apartments, houses, room re-lets, and roommate matches. The school also says students live mainly in apartments off campus.
Texas State University housing in San Marcos, TX
Texas State’s Housing & Residential Life directs students to on-campus resources, off-campus guides, LLC options, and a strict parking rule for assigned residential lots.
What should investors verify about local rental registration near Texas State University?
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