The Timbers Apartments, San Marcos
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About the Property
The Timbers San Marcos is a student-friendly housing community located at 900 Peques Street, San Marcos, TX 78666, United States. The student housing in San Marcos is close to Texas State University (an 11-minute walk) and downtown San Marcos. The community offers studio, 2B, and 3B apartments.
San Marcos is a growing university city with an estimated population of 77,830 in July 2025. The wider Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area also has a diverse employment base, with strong representation in management, business and financial services, technology, healthcare, education, manufacturing and construction. For everyday budgeting, current student-focused estimates place living expenses in San Marcos at around $1,250–$1,750 per month, depending on rent, food, transport and lifestyle. San Marcos has a NeighborhoodScout Crime Index of 9/100, where 100 represents the safest score; this means the city is safer than 9% of U.S. cities according to the site's latest available 2024 crime data, released in 2025. At the property level, 900 Peques Street has a walk score of 40/100, a bike score of 50/100, and a drivability score of 80/100, making convenient access to campus and local transit particularly useful for residents.
Features
The Timbers San Marcos combine student-friendly layouts with community spaces designed around study, fitness, and socializing. The apartments range from studios to three-bedroom homes. The Studio apartments offer an entire place along with a private bathroom and kitchen. The 2x2 apartments offer a private room, a private bathroom, and a shared kitchen. The 3x2 apartments offer a private room, a shared bathroom, and a shared kitchen. The Timbers San Marcos reviews offer insight into the property’s apartments, amenities, location, and overall student living experience. The Timbers San Marcos offers comfortable student living with wood-style flooring, built-in bookcases, an in-unit washer and dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances, spacious private balconies or patios, and wood-burning fireplaces, creating a practical and relaxing space in San Marcos.
The Timbers San Marcos offers a range of shared community and recreational amenities, including a clubhouse, flat-screen TV, clubhouse arcade, pet park, full-court basketball court, 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool with downtown views, and BBQ grilling station. Its walk-to-campus location at Texas State University also makes daily access convenient for students. Students can explore The Timbers San Marcos photos to see the apartments, shared spaces, and amenities before choosing their student accommodation.
Location and What's Hot?
The biggest advantage of The Timbers San Marcos is its location near Texas State University and downtown San Marcos. Texas State University is about 0.3 miles away, so students can walk to campus. The Timbers San Marcos Texas is also close to Sewell Park, which is around 0.4 miles away and offers a convenient spot to spend time outdoors along the San Marcos River. For everyday shopping, Korner Store is about 0.4 miles away, H-E-B is about 0.8 miles away, and Target is about 0.6 miles away. The Center at San Marcos is also about an 11-minute walk away, with additional shops and everyday services nearby. Food and coffee are easy to find around the Timbers apartments San Marcos. Nearby choices include Pie Society, about 0.2 miles away, Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery, around 0.3 miles away, and Mochas & Javas, also around 0.3 miles away. For students searching for The Timbers San Marcos TX, the nearby dining, shopping, university, and outdoor options make the location convenient for everyday student life. Oceans Behavioral Hospital of San Marcos is approximately 1.6 miles from The Timbers, around a 4-minute drive. For pharmacy needs, H-E-B Pharmacy on W Hopkins Street is very close, while Walgreens at 639 E Hopkins Street is another nearby option.
Students living in student apartments in San Marcos can also head towards The Square, the heart of downtown San Marcos, where locally owned restaurants, cafés, shops, nightlife spots, and entertainment venues create much of the city’s student atmosphere. Outdoor attractions are equally important in San Marcos. Students can also explore Rio Vista Park, Spring Lake, and Aquarena Springs, or head further out to attractions such as Wonder World Park. The area also benefits from San Marcos’ position between Austin and San Antonio. San Marcos sits along the IH-35 corridor, allowing students and young professionals to reach both major cities for larger shopping trips, events, internships, and weekend activities. The city is continuing to attract investment in sectors including aerospace, information technology, life sciences, materials sciences, business and support services, destination attractions, and regional distribution.
Commute
The Mill Street bus stop is around 0.3 miles from The Timbers San Marcos. San Marcos Transit operates Routes 1C, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 in the area, with weekday services generally running from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Students living in San Marcos can also take the free Texas State Bobcat Shuttle, which is open to the public. The Interurban service connects San Marcos and Texas State University with Austin, running approximately 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays, with fares of $4 one way or $6 for a day pass. The San Marcos Amtrak station is around 1.5 miles away, about a 4-minute drive. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 35.5 miles away, while Austin is roughly 31.7 miles away from The Timbers San Marcos.
Amenities
Shared Community And Utilities
Fitness And Recreation
Property Services
Outdoor Features
Room Types (5)
3B
3x2 U | Upgraded
2B
2x2A
2x2A U | Upgraded
2x2B U | Upgraded
Studio
House Rules
Payment and Fees
Booking Deposit
Application fee: $50.00, one-time.
Pay In Instalment
Total rent for the term is divided into equal installments. Installments are due on the first of each month during the residence. Installment amounts are always equal and are not prorated. If a tenant moves in after the first of the month or moves out before the last day of the month, the full installment for that month remains due. A late fee of 10% of the base rent per month is charged.
Mode Of Payment
Rent may be paid online through the resident portal by ACH, debit card, or credit card. Rent may also be paid by check or money order at the leasing office. Cash is not accepted. Convenience fees may be charged for online payments.
Guarantor Requirement
If a tenant is unable to qualify on their own, they will be required to have a guarantor. A Guarantor Waiver Program is available at $58 per applicant per month, or a two-month security deposit may be paid as an alternative to qualify without a guarantor.
Additional Fees
Damage Liability Waiver (DLW): $17.00 per month. Admin fee: $3.00 per installment. Resident Life Programs fee: $10.00 per installment. Trash service fee: $7.00 per installment. Utility fee: $7.00 per month. Trash fee: $7.00 per month. Utilities: Amount varies based on usage per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I need something repaired in my apartment?
The onsite, professional maintenance team would be happy to help you. The property will need some details, so be prepared to provide specifics with your requests. You may submit a service request in the following ways:
Option 1: Enter a service request through the online resident portal.
Option 2: E-mail your request to the property and a team member will enter a service request on your behalf.
Option 3: Visit or call the office during normal business hours and a team member will be happy to enter your service request. If it is after business hours, you are welcome to leave a message with an after-hours representative.
For Emergency Requests: A maintenance team member is on call 24/7 for emergency maintenance needs (i.e. door/window lock issues, major leaks, plumbing, no heat or AC during weather extremes, refrigerator not cooling, no electricity/gas/water, etc.). Please CALL the office at any time. If after business hours, an operator will assist you.
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The Timbers Apartments, San Marcos
