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Clear Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clear Springs

1767 S State Hwy 46New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Lockhart Farms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lockhart Farms

1911 W San Antonio StLockhart, TX 78644
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Centro35
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Arden 231
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden 231

231 Windsor BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Walnut Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Grove

1300-1400 E Walnut StSeguin, TX 78155

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Cost, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cost Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cost, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lancaster Living Apartments priced from $700. Golden Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cost apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Golden Oaks ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$700
The 10Forty8 Modern Living1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Walnut Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$771
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA11BR,1BA$805
Legacy Lockhart Senior Apartments1x1 A4-HC (M) 50%1BR,1BA$820
Oak HollowA11BR,1BA$896
Reserve at San MarcosA2-MKT1BR,1BA$899
Clear SpringsA11BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cost, TX and Nearby

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cost area is the $0.45 price per square foot 3Bed/4Bath Model at Lodges at Parker's Pond in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Cost apartment is the 3x2 Model at Southpark Village starting at $1,100 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Caldwell County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cost apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lodges at Parker's Pond3Bed/4Bath3BR,4BA$0.45
Southpark Village3x23BR,2BA$0.94
Stratton OaksAlamo3BR,2BA$0.91
Pecan GroveB12BR,2BA$0.92
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$0.95
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
La Vista2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Golden Oaks ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
The 10Forty8 Modern Living1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cost Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cost?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cost is at FLATZ 512 listed at $1,044.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cost Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cost Apartment is $700 at Lancaster Living Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cost Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cost is starting from $800 at Lancaster Living Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cost Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cost Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Golden Oaks Apartments and starts from $800.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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