Cheap Homes for Rent in Bastrop County, TX from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 302 Lone Star Rd
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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302 Lone Star Rd

BastropTX78602
property at 807 Lloyd Ln
$1,360
2 Bedroom Rentals
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807 Lloyd Ln

ElginTX78621
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property at 304 Harris St
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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304 Harris St

SmithvilleTX78957

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property at 161 FM1209
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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161 FM1209, Unit A1

161 FM1209
Cedar CreekTX78612
property at 500 Greasy Bend Rd
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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500 Greasy Bend Rd

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 509 Central Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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509 Central Ave, Unit B

509 Central Ave
ElginTX78621
property at 499 Mt Pleasant Rd
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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499 Mt Pleasant Rd

Cedar CreekTX78612

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property at 116 Guadalupe St
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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116 Guadalupe St

BastropTX78602
property at 902 Turney St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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902 Turney St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 398 Mesa Dr
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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398 Mesa Dr, Unit D

398 Mesa Dr
Del ValleTX78617

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property at 157 Lakeside Dr
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

157 Lakeside 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 $1,199. Walnut Ridge Apartments in the Tahitian Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bastrop County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Village1 Bed, 1 Bath B (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,199
Walnut Ridge ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,199
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
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,403
WoodviewA11BR,1BA$1,419
Alta TrailsA21BR,1BA$1,518
Ascend at ValverdeA11BR,1BA$1,565
Avendale at The ColonyB22BR,2BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bastrop County area is the $1.59 price per square foot B2 Model at Avendale at The Colony in the in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,991. The second greatest value Bastrop County apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community starting at $1,270 with a $1.29 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.
Avendale at The ColonyB22BR,2.5BA$1.59
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Crescent Village2 Bed, 2 Bath B (60% Income Restricted) CV II2BR,2BA$1.58
Ascend at ValverdeA11BR,1BA$1.92
Walnut Ridge ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.66
Alta TrailsA11BR,1BA$2.20
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.82
WoodviewA11BR,1BA$2.10
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 45 Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX with pricing that ranges from $880 to $2,497. There are also 150 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bastrop County ranging from $1,000 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 $1,000 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,226.

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 $1,599 to $2,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,497.

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