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CHOOSE YOUR LENS

Parent co-buyer mode

Prioritize 3–4 bedroom ownership, roommate-offset scenarios, monthly housing cost and the four-year exit.

$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%YoY sale-price change · source period shown

Direct answer: Compare the property’s asking price, financing and realistic roommate contribution against four years of rent. Roommate income can reduce net housing cost, but it should be modeled rather than assumed.

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Homes near Texas State

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT TEXAS STATE

One place to make the whole housing decision.

Start with your situation. Keep Texas State, the property and your local team together.
PARENTS & FAMILIES

Make a plan for the college years.

Compare the full lease cost with buying, account for time away from campus, and decide what happens when your student moves on.

  • Cash needed and monthly ownership costs
  • Roommate contributions as an editable assumption
  • A plan after graduation
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RENTING NEAR CAMPUS

Find the home that fits the whole term.

Keep the exact lease dates, campus route and total monthly bill beside the rental. Check the agreement before counting on a sublet or early move.

  • Rent, utilities and move-in costs
  • Roommates, guarantors and lease responsibilities
  • The return trip to your campus building
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INVESTORS

Start with the property. Test the numbers.

Compare the published homes, then verify achievable rent, expenses, building rules and financing for the exact address.

  • Rent evidence and operating expenses
  • Vacancy, repairs and management
  • Financing, reserves and an exit plan
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Think beyond move-in day.

Compare selling, keeping the home as a rental, or using it for another family member.

Plan for after graduation →

Find the area that fits your day.

Compare your route to campus, the surrounding streets, and the details to check with Russ.

Historic storefronts along the 100 block of East Hopkins Street in downtown San Marcos.

San Marcos

Start with the campus building and nearest stop

A fountain, shaded lawn, and brick building at City Square Park in Kyle, Texas.

Kyle

Plan the San Marcos commute separately

The Blanco River flows past trees and a limestone riverbank in Hays County, Texas.

Hays County

Compare the specific address and jurisdiction

Plan the next step around your situation.

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MOVING FOR WORK

Faculty & staff housing near Texas State

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  • 50 current housing-cost answers for Texas State

    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.

  • Who must live on campus at Texas State University?

    A sourced answer is not available yet.

  • Which areas are practical for walking or biking to Texas State University?

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