Cheap Homes for Rent in Bastrop County, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 801 Bishop St

$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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801 Bishop St

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 105 Ila St

$1,390

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$1,390

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$1,390

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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105 Ila St

ElginTX78621
property at 304 Harris St

$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Harris St

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 103 S Kaupo Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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103 S Kaupo Dr, Unit B

103 S Kaupo Dr
BastropTX78602

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Cheapest Available Bastrop County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bastrop County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Crescent Village in the Elm Creek neighborhood priced from $995. Arbors of Bastrop in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bastrop County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Village1 Bed, I Bath A (60% Income Restricted) CV II1BR,1BA$995
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,004
Parkview Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1,095
Sierra ApartmentsUnit A11BR,1BA$1,125
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,187
Walnut Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1,234
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,270
WoodviewS1Studio,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bastrop County area is the $1.36 price per square foot C Model at Walnut Ridge Apartments in the in the Tahitian Village neighborhood starting from $1,677. The second greatest value Bastrop County apartment is the Sante Fe Model at The Lodge at Lost Pines Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Tahitian Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bastrop County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Ridge ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.36
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsSante Fe3BR,2BA$1.46
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
309 S Avenue C309 S Avenue C2BR,1BA$1.39
Parkview Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.46
Crescent Village1 Bed, I Bath A (60% Income Restricted) CV II1BR,1BA$1.40
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Sierra ApartmentsUnit A11BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Bastrop County

What type of rentals are currently available in Bastrop County?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX with pricing that ranges from $825 to $2,382. There are also 174 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bastrop County ranging from $589 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bastrop County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bastrop County ranges from $589 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,382.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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