* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Utility - Water/Sewer
Usage-Based / mo
Utility - Electric
Varies / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$45
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$190
Dogs
Monthly Pet Fee
$25
50 lbs. Weight Limit
Cats
Monthly Pet Fee
$25
50 lbs. Weight Limit
Other Pets
Other Pets Allowed
Max of 999, 0 lbs. Weight Limit
Personalized Add-Ons
One-Time Pet Fee
$300 - $300
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Matterport 3D Tours
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Cable Ready
High Speed Internet Access
Island Kitchen
Kitchen
Patio
Satellite TV
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tub/Shower
Views
Washer/Dryer
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Community Features
Basketball Court
Business Center
Cabana
Clubhouse
Conference Rooms
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Individual Leases Available
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Media Center/Movie Theatre
Online Services
Pool
Private Bathroom
Roommate Matching
Shuttle To Campus
Volleyball Court
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable100 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Scores provided by
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Scores provided by
HowLoud
Transit
Commuter Rail
San Marcos Amtrak
5 min Drive
Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International
45 min Drive
Moving to San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The Thompson | Student Housing proximity to Mill Street Shopping Center, Aquarena Commons, and Aquarena Springs Plaza. Mill Street Shopping Center is 0.3 miles away, and Aquarena Commons is within a 14 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The Thompson | Student Housing are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 3.7 miles, including San Marcos Nature Center (temporarily closed - see website) and Wonder World Park.
Airports
Living in San Marcos provides easy access to Austin-Bergstrom International, located just 46 minutes from The Thompson | Student Housing.
Property Details
The Thompson in San Marcos delivers an elevated student living experience just minutes from Texas State University. Designed with students in mind, the community offers spacious four-bedroom apartments and townhomes with modern finishes, open layouts... , and thoughtful details that make everyday living easy and comfortable.
Beyond the front door, residents enjoy a full suite of lifestyle-driven amenities, including a resort-style pool, fitness center, and social spaces perfect for studying or unwinding. With convenient access to campus, local dining, and everything San Marcos has to offer, The Thompson strikes the ideal balance between academic focus and off-campus freedom.
The Thompson in San Marcos delivers an elevated student living experience just minutes from Texas State University. Designed with students in mind, the community offers spacious four-bedroom apartments and townhomes with modern finishes, open layouts, and thoughtful details that make everyday living easy and comfortable.
Beyond the front door, residents enjoy a full suite of lifestyle-driven amenities, including a resort-style pool, fitness center, and social spaces perfect for studying or unwinding. With convenient access to campus, local dining, and everything San Marcos has to offer, The Thompson strikes the ideal balance between academic focus and off-campus freedom.
The Thompson | Student Housing is located in San Marcos, TX in the 78666 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 1655 Mill St, San Marcos, TX 78666
I’m staying here for my third year and have not had any big issues with the place. The complex I’ve been in hadn’t had problems and any maintenance requests have been achieved fairly quickly. Looking forward to my last year here!
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Thank you for your residency at The Thompson and for sharing your positive experience. We appreciate your acknowledgement of our maintenance team's responsiveness and are glad you've enjoyed your time here so far. We look forward to making your final... year just as great.
4/25/25
I Do Not Recommend living here
The complex always smells like weed. When we first moved in my roommate had mold growing in her cabinets. There are always maintenance requests being made not by me but by the complex and when I kindly tell them or ask them to not enter a space they DO NOT need to be in they disregard the request and help themselves into anything. I put up a sign says to not go in my closet and even put tape on my door to see if they would and when I got home the sign was gone and the closet door was wide open.... I have never felt so uncomfortable to live in a place ever in my life. I contacted to office and all they said was “I’ll see what I can do”. Completely disregarding that their own staff decided to wonder my room. A place THAT I pay for this is not okay. I have come home to my bed completely move because their was an “issue” with the WiFi box but then when I called they said said WiFi box was in my closet (there is nothing in my closest but a water spout thing for a fire). They are so unprofessional for this and I DO NOT recommend living here.
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Property Manager at The Thompson | Student Housing responded to this review
Thank you for your feedback. We spoke with you earlier today to address your concerns and clarified that the WiFi access point is located in your room, which does require occasional access for service. Moving forward, we will ensure all visits are... scheduled at times that work best for you. If you have any further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
1/29/25
Love it
Love the thompson! The space is so nice and the pool area is huge. -Lauren D
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Property Manager at The Thompson | Student Housing responded to this review
Thanks for the kind words, Lauren! We're happy to hear you enjoy the space and the pool area. We hope you continue to enjoy living at The Thompson!
1/29/25
Great property
Pricey but overall worth it. Big pool. Excellent maintenance workers and leasing staff.
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Property Manager at The Thompson | Student Housing responded to this review
Thanks for your review! We're glad you're enjoying the amenities, especially the pool and the hard work of our team. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve.
1/29/25
Great Apt
Did sooo much research when first moving here as many apts had their pros and cons, however I hadn’t heard much about this place til I took the tour. My family knew before I did that this was the place for me lol. So far amazing rates, speedy maintenance, good roommate matching (besties w 1/2), the staff is so sweet and always hold cute events up front and has a pretty funny n clever social media presence. Deffff recommend to anyone I hear is looking because I only have good things to say.
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Property Manager at The Thompson | Student Housing responded to this review
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had such a positive experience at The Thompson. It's wonderful to hear you were able to find the perfect place for you and your roommate. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable... living experience for all our residents, and it's rewarding to see that our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service and a welcoming community for you.