Cheap Homes for Rent in Bastrop County, TX from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Bastrop County.

property at 801 Bishop St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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801 Bishop St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 1504 Watterson Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Watterson Rd

Red RockTX78662

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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 302 Lone Star Rd

$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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302 Lone Star Rd

BastropTX78602

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property at 500 Greasy Bend Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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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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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Anderson St, Unit A

305 Anderson St
SmithvilleTX78957

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Cheapest Available Bastrop County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bastrop County, TX is a Studio unit found at Parkview Apartments in the Elm Creek neighborhood priced from $880. 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
Parkview Apartments1X1 studioStudio,1BA$880
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,166
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,175
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bastrop County area is the $1.48 price per square foot B2 Model at Avendale at The Colony in the in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,854. The second greatest value Bastrop County apartment is the C Model at Walnut Ridge Apartments starting at $1,752 with a $1.43 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.
Avendale at The ColonyB22BR,2.5BA$1.48
Walnut Ridge ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.43
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Ascend at ValverdeA11BR,1BA$1.71
The Preserve at Hunters Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Alta TrailsA11BR,1BA$2.10
333 Powell Rd333 Powell Rd1BR,1BA$1.36
The Lodge at Lost Pines ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.71
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 43 Apartments for Rent in Bastrop County, TX with pricing that ranges from $880 to $2,549. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bastrop County ranging from $875 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 $875 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,589.

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 $2,382, 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 $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,549.

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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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.