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1702 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Hunter Property Management, based in San Marcos, manages rental homes across Central Texas, handling marketing and leasing, tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, financials and owner reporting for single rentals and growing portfolios.
In their words: “We’re proud to serve Central Texas property owners with hands-on management, clear reporting, and a no-nonsense approach built on experience and integrity.”
Review summary: Reviewers describe a helpful, professional team that goes out of its way for clients.
2804 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
TX Real Estate Management is a family-run San Marcos company started in 2013 that manages residential rentals across San Marcos and Central Texas, offering leasing, online owner and tenant portals, and help buying and selling property.
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick responses, helpful staff and prompt handling of maintenance issues.
2209 Old, Old Ranch Rd 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
Barnard Realty Group is a San Marcos real estate brokerage and property management team handling single-family homes, duplexes and apartments, with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, online rent payments and real estate sales.
In their words: “We collect rents, take care of resident phone calls, maintenance, and emergency requests.”
Review summary: Reviewers consistently describe friendly, honest and responsive staff for both rentals and home sales.
SMTX Property Management, established in 2013 in San Marcos, manages single-family homes, duplexes, apartments, mobile home parks, commercial and mixed-use properties and HOAs across San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kyle, Buda, Lockhart and Wimberley.
In their words: “Whether you are a property owner looking for an experienced team to manage your investment or a tenant seeking a new place to call home, we have you covered.”
3Z Property Management has served Hays County since 2012, managing single-family homes in San Marcos and Central Texas with tenant screening, lease management, maintenance and repairs, inspections, rent collection and financial reporting, while raising funds for narcolepsy awareness.
In their words: “Whether it’s tenant placement, maintenance coordination, or monthly reporting, we manage every detail with professionalism and precision.”
1504 Aquarena Springs Dr #204, San Marcos, TX 78666
Vance J. Elliott Realty Group has served Central Texas from San Marcos since 1984, managing houses, duplexes, fourplexes, condos and apartments and offering leasing, sales, investment and short-term rental services in Austin, Kyle, Buda and nearby cities.
In their words: “Vance J. Elliott Realty Group is a full service Real Estate company in San Marcos, TX.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe professional, attentive service and smooth transactions, from rentals and maintenance to property sales.
330 Wonder World Dr Ste 101, San Marcos, TX 78666
Investors Property Management, based in San Marcos, manages single-family homes, multi-family units, apartments, offices and warehouses across Central Texas, including Austin, Buda, Kyle, Killeen, Belton, Canyon Lake and New Braunfels.
In their words: “Investors Property Management connects tenants and investment property owners throughout Central Texas.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly tenants, often describe slow repairs and difficulty reaching the company.
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Rents in San Marcos are $113 below the Hays County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$13 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
San Marcos's typical asking rent is $113 (7.3%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
San Marcos is number 4 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Wimberley. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in May, June and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | $1,433 | +0.9% | 7 |
| Kyle | $1,566 | −3.3% | 2 |
| Buda | $1,554 | −2.6% | 1 |
| New Braunfels | $1,560 | +0.7% | 12 |
| Canyon Lake | $1,770 | −1.6% | 1 |
| Seguin | $1,395 | +1.9% | 2 |
| Cibolo | $1,677 | −2.8% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in San Marcos, Hays County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in New Braunfels and Kyle, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Marcos is $1,433 (September 2026); +0.9% over the past year and +5.3% over five years. About 69.2% of homes in San Marcos are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in San Marcos, TX.
Zillow's typical asking rent in San Marcos was $1,433 a month in September 2026, +0.9% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in May, June and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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