512 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Ranch Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Ranch: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 512 APTS, Austin apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
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The quick take
The Ranch is an apartment community in San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda, built in 2002 with 188 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,454 for 1 bd to $2,562 for 3 bd. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 140 San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda communities we track typically run $909–$1,245, and The Ranch's $1,454 starting price sits above that range.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,454 from
523 sq ft
2 bd
$1,828 from
898 sq ft
3 bd
$2,562 from
1111 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 523 | Full machines | $1,454–$1,554 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 898 | Full machines | $1,828 |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 bd / 1 ba | 1111 | Full machines | $2,562 |
Pricing checked October 8, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
1818 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Built 2002, an established community: ask which units have been renovated
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Managed by PeakMade, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.What are the application and admin fees, and is the admin fee refundable if your application is not approved?
- 2.The deposit is listed as $0. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to The Ranch, not to 512 APTS.
- Deposit: $0
Utilities
Rent + electric, water
Location
1818 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX · San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda
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The Ranch: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Ranch?
1 bd units start around $1,454/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,828/mo; 3 bd units start around $2,562/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 512 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at The Ranch?
Deposit: $0. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Ranch located?
1818 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX, in the San Marcos/ Kyle/ Buda area of Austin.
How do I tour The Ranch with 512 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 512 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 512 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 512 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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How we make money: 512 APTS is a licensed apartment locating service. When you list us as your referral source on your application (when it asks 'how did you hear about us?'), that property pays us a referral commission for the introduction. Properties don't pay to be reviewed, can't edit our reviews, and we flag the downsides we know about. Pricing and fees change daily; always confirm details on your official quote.