
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Country Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX from $300 (210 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hill Country area of Dripping Springs.


The Springs

2825 Main St, Unit 137

4300 Cromwell Dr, Unit 1212

1650 Harris Hill Rd, Unit 06-6102

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

5511 Caprock Smt Dr, Unit 2206

The Campus Edge Apartments

Saddle Creek

20045 FM306, Unit 102
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Aspire at Onion Creek

Arya Apartments

Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes

The Aidan Apartments

Tramor at Victory Place

The Thompson | Student Housing

1011 N LBJ Dr

2627 Jones Rd

1239 N LBJ Dr

The Atlantic Grand Oaks
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Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments

Farmhouse Apartments

Canvas Apartments

The Bradford

3700 Dacy

The Monarch

The Strand Apartments

20045 FM306, Unit 106

Mission James Place Apartments

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Hays Park
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Windy Hill Apartments

Estancia Villas

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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4, Unit 4

Ariza Plum Creek

Fairway Landings at Plum Creek

MAA Canyon Pointe

Bridge at Estancia

4300 Cromwell Dr, Unit 3301

Monterey Ranch

Tramor at Hunter's Glen
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Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments

Bridge at Three Hills

Parkview Terraces

Encino Pointe

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1640 Post Rd, Unit C, Unit C

510 Marlys Ave

Opal Point at Kyle

Ellwood at Lake Travis

1721 Arbor Knot Dr

MAA Canyon Creek
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Hill Country, Dripping Springs, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hill Country?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Studio Apartments | $1,235 | $775 | $2,120 |
| Hill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $424 | $6,688 |
| Hill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $300 | $7,527 |
| Hill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $785 | $10,000+ |
| Hill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $745 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 210 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hill Country Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX.
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Cheapest Available Hill Country Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill Country area of Dripping Springs, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ranch at 1856 Apartments priced from $663. Oaks35 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable Hill Country apartments for rent in Dripping Springs, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch at 1856 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Cream Appliances | 1BR,1BA | $663 |
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| The Oasis | D1- Diamond | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Arya Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| The Aidan Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
| Ranch at 1856 Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Atlantic Grand Oaks | The Rio | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Country, TX
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Country area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 x 3 Poplar D1SFcz Model at Beacon at Bunton Creek Rental Homes in the in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Hill Country apartment is the 4 Bedroom Flat Model at The Thompson | Student Housing starting at $850 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Blanco River Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Country apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon at Bunton Creek Rental Homes | 4 x 3 Poplar D1SFcz | 4BR,3BA | $0.99 |
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| The Village on Telluride | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.66 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Rio Ranch Townhomes | Unit A 960 SF | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| 100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4 | 100 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4 | 200 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| The Outpost | 2x2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Ranch at 1856 Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Country Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hill Country?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hill Country is under $797.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill Country?
The cheapest apartment in Hill Country is Ranch at 1856 Apartments which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Hill Country costs $25,807.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hill Country?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 288 regular apartments in Hill Country that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hill Country?
Cheap apartments in Hill Country have an average cost of $594 which is $25,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Country.
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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