Casata Launches Tech-Enabled Single-Family Micro Home Rental Community in San Marcos

Municipalities across Texas are exploring innovative solutions to an affordable housing crisis. San Marcos’ latest solution is a 210-micro-home rental community. The one- and two-bedroom units at Casata San Marcos will range from 512 to 806 square feet. Leases start at about $1,600 per month for the first-of-its-kind development in Hays County. 

Tiny homes have been on the radar in Dallas for quite a while — as an affordable option for young singles, empty nesters, or formerly homeless. What’s unique about the San Marcos development is that it’s a rental community. 

“When it comes to tackling the current housing crisis, Casata San Marcos is both an innovative breakthrough and a breath of fresh air,” said San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson. “The concept of building micro-homes gives more families the opportunity to live and thrive in our community. It’s absolutely essential for our future.”

A groundbreaking for the new development was held on May 14 at 2138 Post Road, San Marcos.

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Casata San Marcos Micro-Community

Each home in the Casata development is technologically advanced, energy-efficient, and presents an attractive contemporary design, Casata officials said in a press release. 

The homes are standalone — ideal for more privacy and an increased sense of pride of ownership — but creating community and connection are still priorities for the Casata developments. 

The homes are in a neighborhood rather than serving as accessory dwelling units in the backyards of single-family homes. Amenities include a community center, pool, pocket parks, dog runs, and an exercise facility, all designed around existing landscaping and trees.

Casata co-founder Noah Pollack said the San Marcos development is the second venture for the Austin-based startup. 

In 2022, the developer launched its first 66-unit micro-home community, Casata Austin. Two additional communities, in Bastrop and College Station, are also under development. 

“This is a truly standout concept that melds environmental sensitivity and community,” Pollack said.