Cheap Homes for Rent in Bastrop County, TX from $1,100 (43 Rentals)

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property at 801 Bishop St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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801 Bishop St

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 304 Harris St

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Harris St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 1408 SE 1st St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1408 SE 1st St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 538 Cottletown Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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538 Cottletown Rd

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 500 Greasy Bend Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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500 Greasy Bend Rd

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 305 Anderson St

$1,460

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$1,460

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$1,460

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Anderson St, Unit A

305 Anderson St
SmithvilleTX78957
property at 116 Guadalupe St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Guadalupe St

BastropTX78602
property at 1360 State Hwy 71

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1360 State Hwy 71

BastropTX78602

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property at 161 FM1209

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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161 FM1209, Unit A1

161 FM1209
Cedar CreekTX78612
property at 403 Taylor St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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403 Taylor St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 1510 Gordon St

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1510 Gordon St

BastropTX78602
property at 127 Iroquois Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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127 Iroquois Dr

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 109 Tillage Rd

$1,690

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$1,690

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Tillage Rd

ElginTX78621

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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 Arbors of Bastrop in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood priced from $999. 1104 NE 9th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bastrop County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
1104 NE 9th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,149
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,250
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,252
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,270
Crescent Village1 Bed, I Bath A (60% Income Restricted) CV II1BR,1BA$1,326
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,403
WoodviewA11BR,1BA$1,419
Alta TrailsA21BR,1BA$1,508
Ascend at ValverdeA11BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bastrop County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community in the in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Bastrop County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Preserve at Hunters Crossing starting at $1,403 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Hunter's Crossing 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.
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Avendale at The ColonyB12BR,2BA$1.82
Ascend at ValverdeA11BR,1BA$1.88
1104 NE 9th St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Crescent Village1 Bed, I Bath A (60% Income Restricted) CV II1BR,1BA$1.87
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.82
WoodviewA11BR,1BA$2.10
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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 $850 to $2,656. There are also 160 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bastrop County ranging from $1,175 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 $1,175 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,519.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bastrop County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bastrop County range from $1,620 to $2,277, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,880. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,656.

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