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1239 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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908 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666
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906 N LBJ Dr

San MarcosTX78666

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Hill Country, Dripping Springs, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill Country Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill Country area of Dripping Springs, TX is a 5 Beds unit found at The Avenue at San Marcos Apartments priced from $675. Oaks35 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Hill Country apartments for rent in Dripping Springs, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Avenue at San Marcos Apartments5x5.5 Townhome5BR,5BA$675
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$699
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Thompson4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$799
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom,481 sqft1BR,1BA$799
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A11BR,1BA$820
Chestnut Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Tuscany ParkFlorence3BR,2BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Country, TX

As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill Country area is the $1.14 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Beacon at Bunton Creek in the in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Hill Country apartment is the Oak Model at Beacon at Hymeadow starting at $1,625 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Far South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Country apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon at Bunton CreekMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.14
Beacon at HymeadowOak3BR,2BA$1.15
Champions Crossing4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.17
21423 Patton Ave, Unit C21423 Patton Ave1BR,1BA$1.04
MAA Canyon Creek22A2BR,2BA$1.15
Settler's Creek Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.18
Rio Ranch TownhomesUnit A 960 SF2BR,1.5BA$1.25
100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4100 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
200 Uhland Rd, Unit 3200 Uhland Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
The Outpost2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hill Country, Dripping Springs, TX

Ranked #1

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hill Country Neighborhood in Dripping Springs, TX

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $865.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill Country?

The cheapest apartment in Hill Country is Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Hill Country costs $23,250.

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 255 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 $172 which is $23,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Country.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.