Frequently Asked Questions

All student housing leases at Beacon San Marcos officially begin on August 1st and conclude on July 15th of the following year. Please note that Beacon San Marcos operates strictly on full-term contracts and does not offer short-term or month-to-month leasing options for residents under any circumstances.

Your contract is based on a total base amount divided into 12 equal installments for convenience. The first installment is due prior to move-in day before key pickup, and the final installment is due July 1st. Because the contract total is split evenly, July rent installments are not prorated.

Monthly rent installments at Beacon San Marcos are strictly due on the 1st day of each month. Payments are officially considered late if they are not received by the 4th of the month, at which point late fees will automatically begin accumulating on your resident account.

Beacon San Marcos offers an official relet process that allows you to find an eligible replacement resident to take over the remainder of your lease contract. Once your replacement applicant is fully screened and approved, your agreement will be legally terminated upon payment of the standard relet fee.

Just like your student, you have access to your own Resident Portal. Sign in using the Guarantor’s email and password you set up during the application process. Go to payments, select Pay Now, add New Payment Method or select an exiting payment method, Submit Payment. You can also set up auto-payments from this section.

You can pay your rent installments early or in full. Please be advised a credit will sit on the resident’s account and the installments will be pulled out each month. Remember to include any additional monthly fees such as parking, pets, or storage. Utilities will vary based on usage, so we recommend adding an additional amount to cover this cost or you may have a balance at the end of the lease term.

We know it can be hard leaving your loved one at school, and we know you may want to visit them throughout their time at The Beacon. The Beacon San Marcos access is limited to residents with a fob. The fob is required to enter the building, use the elevator, and enter their unit. We are only able to give primary leaseholders a fob to their apartments. Your student will need to accompany all guests while in the building.

The Beacon Management team is here to support you and your student. If they are experiencing challenges with their roommate, we’re happy to listen and help guide the conversation toward a peaceful resolution. We also offer roommate mediation to help everyone come to a mutual understanding and maintain a positive living environment.

Each month you will be able to see a breakdown of charges on the ledger through the Resident Portal. Typically, each month will include: Monthly Installment, Utilities, Additional Fees (Parking, Pet Rent, Storage, etc.), Situational Fees (Lock out, Property Damage, Lease Violations, etc.).

Great question! We take the total value of the apartment and split it into 12 equal installments. This considers the shortened month in July.

​Yes. All applicants are required to have a guarantor. A guarantor is an individual who signs a Guaranty Agreement and assumes financial responsibility under the Lease Agreement. Most applicants select a parent or guardian to serve as their student’s guarantor.

​A guarantor agrees to assume financial responsibility for the lease in the event that the student is unable to fulfill their obligations under the Lease Agreement.

The Beacon San Marcos is actively leasing for 2027-2028 and spaces are filling fast. Looking ahead, formal application and leasing windows for the following fall term typically launch early each autumn, allowing prospective student residents to secure their preferred floor plans well in advance.

On our website, go to “Lease Now” and select your favorite floor plan. You will fill out the application all about YOU. You will have the option to add parking, pets, and a guarantor during this process. Once the application is completed, the lease with be automatically generated for you to electronically sign. If you have added a Guarantor, they will be sent a separate email to fill out their application and sign the Guarantor Agreement. We will then begin your screening process and communicate any further questions we may have.

Yes, Beacon San Marcos requires all student housing applicants to have a qualifying guarantor or co-signer. A guarantor is an approved individual—typically a parent or legal guardian—who signs a formal Guaranty Agreement, assuming full financial responsibility for the lease if the resident cannot meet obligations.

Yes, a $50 application fee is applied directly to your account once your leasing application is approved. This processing fee must be fully paid through the portal prior to your move-in day alongside your initial housing installment to ensure a smooth key pickup.

No, you do not need to visit our leasing office to finalize paperwork. Our entire application, roommate matching questionnaire, and leasing process can be completed online from the comfort of your home using any mobile device, tablet, or desktop computer.

Yes! We’ve partnered with RoomSync, an online roommate-matching platform that gives residents the opportunity to connect with potential roommates before move-in. RoomSync allows you to create a profile, browse other residents, and find potential roommates based on shared interests, lifestyles, and preferences.

​Yes. All applicants are required to have a guarantor. A guarantor is an individual who signs a Guaranty Agreement and assumes financial responsibility under the Lease Agreement. Most applicants select a parent or guardian to serve in this role.

​Yes. An applicant may serve as their own guarantor if they meet specific qualification criteria. The applicant must demonstrate a gross annual income of at least three (3) times the total rent amount stated in the Lease Agreement, possess qualifying credit history, and have maintained current employment for a minimum of one (1) year prior to submitting the Housing Application.

​Applicants acting as their own guarantor must provide proof of income. Acceptable documentation includes two (2) recent pay stubs (or four (4) if paid weekly), two (2) most recent bank statements, a financial aid award letter, I-20, tax records, or applicable court documents.

Your monthly installments cover premium high-speed Wi-Fi internet, fully furnished apartment units, a full-sized washer and dryer, and a wall-mounted Smart TV in the living room. Additionally, residents enjoy complete access to premium on-site community amenities and the support of our attentive, on-call maintenance and management staff.

Electricity, water, and cable services are not included in your base monthly installment. Water and electricity usage are sub-metered per apartment and billed directly to your online Resident Portal each month, allowing you to conveniently pay them alongside your standard housing rent installments.

Yes, apartments are fully furnished. Living rooms include a couch, chair, coffee table, end table, Smart TV, and bar stools. Bedrooms feature a full-size memory foam mattress, dresser drawers, a desk, and a chair. Please note that studio layouts do not feature bar stools, and furniture sizes vary by floor plan.

Due to our location just steps from Texas State, we are not on a campus bus route. If your classes are located further than you wish to walk, we are conveniently located across the street from Texas State’s Shuttle Route 14 (Campus Loop). Shuttles leave every 10 minutes from Wood St. at The Arch.

The Beacon San Marcos does not provide meal plans for residents. Each resident has a fully-equipped kitchen, allowing them to make some of their favorite dishes at home anytime. We are also steps away from various dining options such as Chipotle, Taco Bell, Italian Garden, and much more!

Yes, we offer Reserved Parking in a gated, 4-story garage for $150 per month. Parking does fill up quickly each year, so we have partnered with the Premium Parking lot located on the corner of N. Guadalupe and E. Hutchinson St. to offer additional parking for $90 (plus tax) per month. The Premium Parking lot fees are paid directly to the Premium Parking lot.

Beacon San Marcos features a limited number of visitor parking spaces inside our designated parking garage off N. LBJ, supplemented by two-hour city street parking surrounding the property. Vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense if parked in unassigned reserved spaces or illegally in fire lanes.

Yes, we will tow vehicles (at the owner’s expense) if they are not parking in the correct Reserved Parking space or if they are illegally parked.

Yes, we feature four dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located inside our secure resident parking garage. These stations are fully available for resident use at a standard electricity rate of $0.13 per kWh, which is managed through the community's charging network system.

No, the ground-level Target parking spaces are strictly reserved for active Target patrons. Residents and visitor vehicles parked in retail-designated spots who are not shopping inside the store will be immediately towed away at the vehicle owner’s expense by our property enforcement partners.

Rent will be paid through the Resident Portal. We accept e-check, credit/debit card, and Money Gram. You can set up a one time payment or monthly recurring payments. There will be a processing fee based on the form of payment that you choose. You may also provide a check, money order, or cashier’s check to the office.

Utilities at Beacon San Marcos are completely hassle-free, requiring no external setup or utility deposits. Electricity and water are sub-metered to track your individual usage and billed monthly directly to your online Resident Portal, allowing you to pay them alongside your standard monthly housing rent installments.

Our partner, WeDoTrash, will pick up your trash every night. Here’s how it works—you will set the trash can we provide you outside on your pickup day (as early as 5:00pm). Your trash must be bagged and tied to be picked up. All boxes must be broken down. Trashcans need to be brought back into your unit by 9:00am the next morning. We also have trash chutes available on each floor if you have additional bags of trash.

Our professional on-site maintenance team is always ready to assist you. For routine apartment repairs or maintenance concerns, please log into your online Resident Portal and submit a formal work order request detailing the issue so our staff can schedule service.

Our after-hours team is here for your maintenance emergencies. Emergencies include: Water leaks or overflowing water from a tub/shower/sink/appliance AC goes out and it is over 85 degrees outside. Heater goes out and it is under 55 degrees outside Apartment lock out (bedrooms not included) Please contact our 512-975-4321 and we can direct you to the proper team member for your emergency. Any medical emergencies, criminal activity, or fires that take place, contact 9-1-1 immediately before contacting the property.

All our amenities, except our pool deck, will be open 24/7. We understand that college students are busy during the day, so you can enjoy our state-of-the-art fitness center, study café, and more whenever your schedule allows! The pool deck hours are 9:00am – 10:00pm on weekdays and 9:00am – 11:00pm on weekends.

We love our furry residents! We understand your pets are part of your family, which means finding a home that welcomes all of you! Although we require pets to be at least 1 year of age, we do not have a weight limit. Please get in touch with the office at 512.975.4321 if you have any questions about our breed restrictions.

The Beacon Management team is here to support you. If you're experiencing challenges with your roommate, we’re happy to listen and help guide the conversation toward a peaceful resolution. We also offer roommate mediation to help everyone come to a mutual understanding and maintain a positive living environment.

Yes, apartment transfers are possible based on availability. If we have another unit open that meets your needs, we’ll be happy to assist with the transfer process. Please note that a $450 transfer fee applies.

You will receive a red key fob upon picking up your keys. This will be used throughout the community including the elevators, common areas, and your unit. Simply place the fob on the reader and wait for the light to turn green. You also have the option to add Bluetooth access through your phone. Download the JustIN mobile app. Enter your phone number. Contact the office to register your device. A key will pop up in the app to be used the same way as the fob.

At The Beacon San Marcos, we offer a package locker system for 24/7 package pick up access. You will register with Parcel Pending with a one-time $5 fee. Delivery drivers will place your package in a locker and an access code will be texted to you. If a package will not fit in the lockers or the lockers are full, the package will be brought to the Leasing Office. You will also have a dedicated mailbox where your mail and smaller packages will be delivered.