
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Country Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX from $500 (294 Rentals)
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The Springs

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Local Dripping Springs

Merritt Hill Country Senior Living

2705 Windswept Cove

5426 Menchaca Rd

The Campus Edge Apartments

Saddle Creek

Aspire at Onion Creek

Arya Apartments
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Tramor at Victory Place

The Thompson | Student Housing

Ranch at 1856 Apartments

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Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments

El Monty

20045 FM306

Farmhouse Apartments

Mission James Place Apartments

The Monarch
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1116 Lakeshore Dr, Unit Studio

Sonterra Apartment Homes

20045 FM306

The Bradford

Canvas Apartments

MAA Canyon Creek

Bridge at Sterling Springs

Parkview Terraces

1634 Post Rd

MAA Double Creek
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1706 N Interstate 35

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200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4

Estancia Villas

Tuscany Park

Bridge at Estancia

Landing at Double Creek

Bell Southpark

MAA Canyon Pointe

Tramor at Hunter's Glen

Fairway Landings at Plum Creek
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Oasis at Plum Creek Apartments

Bridge at Asher

Windy Hill Apartments

3700 Dacy

Village Green Apartments

Encino Pointe

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1640 Post Rd, Unit B

510 Marlys Ave

Opal Point at Kyle

Monterey Ranch
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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 | $1,267 | $650 | $2,156 |
| Hill Country 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $600 | $4,769 |
| Hill Country 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $841 | $7,527 |
| Hill Country 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $785 | $9,877 |
| Hill Country 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $729 | $7,299 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 294 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 2 Beds unit found at Westfield priced from $579. The Campus Edge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Hill Country apartments for rent in Dripping Springs, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $579 |
| The Campus Edge Apartments | Edge 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Oaks35 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Oasis | D1- Diamond | 4BR,4BA | $709 |
| Arya Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Landmark at Prescott Woods Apartment Homes | Zilker - A1/2 | 1BR,1BA | $773 |
| Tramor at Victory Place | E1 | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $789 |
| El Monty | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Hillside Ranch | Bandera 5x5.5 | 5BR,5BA | $802 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Country, TX
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hill Country area is the $0.52 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Flat Model at The Thompson | Student Housing in the in the Blanco River Village neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Hill Country apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at The Village on Telluride starting at $1,009 with a $0.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thompson | Student Housing | 4 Bedroom Flat | 4BR,4BA | $0.52 |
| The Village on Telluride | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
| 3700 Dacy | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Oasis | C1- Diamond | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| ONE09 West | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| 100 Uhland Rd, Unit 4 | 100 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 200 Uhland Rd, Unit 4 | 200 Uhland Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Millennium on Post | Two Bedroom - Priced by the Bed | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| The Outpost | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $0.46 |
| Lodge in San Marcos | 3BD/3BA A | 3BR,3BA | $0.85 |
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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 $802.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill Country?
The cheapest apartment in Hill Country is The Campus Edge Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Hill Country costs $15,397.
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 697 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 $339 which is $15,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Country.
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