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Lawn Care for Off-Campus Student Rentals Near Texas State

San Marcos has thousands of off-campus rental properties tied to Texas State University enrollment. We keep those properties looking sharp year-round — through lease turnover, summer vacancy, and absentee ownership — without you having to manage it from a distance.

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Service overview

Lawn care for student rental properties near Texas State University

Lacey Oak Lawns provides subscription lawn mowing, edging, and property checks for off-campus rental properties in San Marcos, TX, including neighborhoods near Texas State University. This service is designed for the rental cycle typical of student housing — annual lease turnover around May and August, extended summer vacancy, multiple-roommate households, and landlords who often live outside San Marcos.

Weekly and bi-weekly subscription plans start at $50–$60 per visit depending on lot size. The optional Property Watch add-on (from $25/month) provides visual exterior checks, photo documentation, and owner notifications during scheduled visits — useful for absentee owners and for documenting property condition around lease turnover.

Built for the student rental cycle

A different rental than the rest of your portfolio

Student rentals near Texas State don't behave like a typical single-family rental. Leases usually turn over in a tight window each May and August, the property can sit vacant for six to ten weeks over the summer, and the tenants living there day-to-day aren't always the ones you can count on to notice a maintenance issue — or mow the yard.

We built our service around that reality. Your property stays on a consistent schedule whether it's occupied by four roommates or sitting empty in July, and you get a direct line to us — not a tenant who may or may not follow up.

  • Consistent schedule through lease turnover — no restart needed
  • Summer vacancy coverage while the property sits empty
  • We work with you, not the roommates or subletters
  • Prevents HOA and city overgrowth notices between tenants
  • Property Watch add-on for absentee and out-of-state owners
  • Automatic billing — no invoices to chase each semester
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Summer vacancy

Covered while the property sits empty

Most student rentals go vacant for six to ten weeks between spring move-out and fall move-in. We keep mowing on schedule through the gap, so the property isn't overgrown — and isn't the reason for an HOA notice — when fall move-in day arrives.

Lease turnover

Ready for showings and move-in day

Whether you're showing the property to next year's tenants in the spring or getting it ready for August move-in, curb appeal stays consistent without you having to schedule a special cleanup visit.

Absentee & out-of-state owners

Manage it from anywhere

A large share of Texas State-area rental owners don't live in San Marcos. Automatic billing and our Property Watch add-on give you visibility and control without requiring you to be local.

Why it works for student rentals

Built around how the Texas State rental market actually runs

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Timed to the academic calendar

We understand the May and August turnover crunch and the long summer vacancy stretch that comes with it — your schedule doesn't need to be re-explained every semester.

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No roommate coordination

We work directly with the owner or property manager. Roommates and subletters don't need to be home, notified, or involved in scheduling.

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HOA & city compliance

Overgrown yards at vacant or under-maintained student rentals are a common source of violations. A consistent schedule keeps the property compliant regardless of who's living there.

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Automatic billing

Each property runs on its own Stripe subscription, billed automatically every one or two weeks — no invoices to track down between semesters.

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Established San Marcos route

San Marcos is our home base and our most-served city. Properties near Texas State are serviced on our regular Wednesday route.

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Property Watch for peace of mind

Add visual exterior checks and photo documentation to every visit — useful for absentee owners, lease turnover records, or catching an issue before it's expensive. Learn about Property Watch →

Coverage near campus

Off-campus student housing near Texas State

We service off-campus student rental properties generally within about a mile of the Texas State University campus in San Marcos — the walk-to-campus housing stock that turns over every May and August. If your rental is just outside that range, contact us with the address and we'll confirm route availability.

Pricing

Flat-rate plans by lot size

Student rental properties are billed at the same flat rate as our standard residential plans — no markup for rental or off-campus properties.

Up to 5,000 sq ft $50/wk · $60/2wk
Up to 10,000 sq ft $65/wk · $80/2wk
Corner & larger lots $85/wk · $100/2wk

Add Property Watch for $25–$75/month for visual exterior checks, photo documentation, and emergency response coverage. Contact us with your property address and we'll confirm pricing.

FAQ

Student rental property questions

Do you provide lawn care for off-campus student rentals near Texas State? +
Yes. We service off-campus student rental properties within about a mile of the Texas State University campus in San Marcos. Bi-weekly or weekly plans are available on our regular Wednesday San Marcos route.
Can you check on my property during summer break when it's vacant? +
Yes. Most student rentals sit vacant for six to ten weeks between spring move-out and fall move-in. We keep your lawn service running on the same schedule through the summer, and our Property Watch add-on provides visual exterior checks and photo documentation while the property is empty.
Do you handle move-out and move-in condition documentation between leases? +
Property Watch can document exterior property condition with photos at any scheduled visit, which many student-rental landlords use around lease turnover in May and August. Standard lawn service doesn't include interior walkthroughs, but exterior photo documentation is available as part of Property Watch.
I live out of state and own a rental near campus — can you manage everything? +
Yes. Out-of-state and absentee owners are a large part of who we serve near Texas State. Lawn service runs automatically on our Wednesday route, billing is automatic through Stripe, and Property Watch adds visual exterior checks, photo documentation, and direct phone or text alerts if anything looks wrong — so you don't need to be local to stay on top of the property.
How close to the Texas State campus do you service? +
We cover off-campus student rental properties generally within about a mile of the Texas State University campus in San Marcos. If your property is just outside that range, contact us with the address and we'll confirm route availability.
Do multiple tenants or roommates need to coordinate with you? +
No. We work directly with the property owner or manager, not the tenants. Roommates don't need to be home, notified, or involved in scheduling — as long as the gate is accessible on service day, we handle the rest.
Can you help avoid HOA or city violations on a student rental? +
Yes. Overgrown lawns at student rentals are a common source of HOA notices and city code complaints, especially during summer vacancy or when tenants aren't maintaining the yard themselves. Keeping the property on a consistent bi-weekly or weekly schedule prevents this regardless of who's living there or whether it's occupied.
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Add Property Watch to your lawn service.

Especially useful for absentee owners and summer vacancy — visual property checks, photo documentation, and owner notifications on every scheduled visit, starting at $25/month. Learn about Property Watch →

Own a rental near Texas State?

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