Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Lago, TX from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Encore on the Bay
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$980 - $1,545
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Encore on the Bay

4601 E NASA PkySeabrook, TX 77586
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The Towers of Seabrook
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$1,247 - $7,130
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The Towers of Seabrook

3300 Towers BlvdSeabrook, TX 77586
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Fairways at South Shore
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$1,372 - $2,410
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Fairways at South Shore

3045 Marina Bay DrLeague City, TX 77573
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Village on the Lake
$1,376 - $4,283
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Village on the Lake

19200 Space Center BlvdHouston, TX 77058
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Nassau Bay Villa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nassau Bay Villa

130 Surf CtHouston, TX 77058
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The Moorings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Moorings

601 Enterprise AveLeague City, TX 77573
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2019 Redwood St

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El Lago, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Lago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Lago, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood priced from $780. Coral Bay in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Lago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$780
Coral BayStudio AStudio,1BA$849
Pelican Reef ApartmentsC1BR,1BA$879
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$890
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Villas By the BaySienna1BR,1BA$940
Dwell at Clear LakeClipper1BR,1BA$950
Encore on the Bay1x11BR,1BA$980
Shor on Clear LakeThe Clipper1BR,1BA$990
Pirates Landing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Lago, TX

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Lago area is the $1.46 price per square foot Birgantine Model at Dwell at Clear Lake in the in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value El Lago apartment is the B Floor Plan Model at Legend Point Condominiums starting at $1,600 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Lago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dwell at Clear LakeBirgantine3BR,2BA$1.46
Legend Point CondominiumsB Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.53
Anchor at South ShoreEdgewater2BR,2BA$1.44
Apollo Palms Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Encore on the Bay1x11BR,1BA$1.34
SummerbrookeCopano1BR,1BA$1.50
The Moorings1-A1BR,1BA$1.57
Shor on Clear LakeThe Clipper1BR,1BA$1.48
Villas By the BaySienna1BR,1BA$1.46
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39

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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 El Lago Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Lago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Lago Apartment is $780 at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Lago is starting from $1,009 at Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at Seabrook.

What is the most affordable El Lago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Lago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dwell at Clear Lake and starts from $1,825.

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