Victory Gardens Homes for Rent

Resting along the bustling Interstate 35 corridor, a little over a mile south of downtown San Marcos, is the neighborhood of Victory Gardens. This community, also called El Barrio de La Victoria, is known for being home to many veterans, as it was established following World War II. Its name, in fact, invokes the image of those gardens planted during World Wars I and II that were aimed at supplementing wartime rations and boosting morale. Street names like Patton and Eisenhower also nod to this history, as do its street signs, which feature the iconic image of U.S. Marines raising the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima. This walkable neighborhood attracts homebuyers for its commuter-friendly location and accessibly priced homes, often eyed by renovators with a vision. “This is likely going to be the next hip place,” says Annie Flink, a Realtor with Kelly Right Real Estate who moved to San Marcos 25 years ago. “The homes are a little more historic. They have a little more character.” Along with hosting a handful of popular restaurants and auto-focused businesses, Victory Gardens is home to San Marcos Station, a transit center that supports bus and train services providing