Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Lago, TX from $500 (24 Rentals)

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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 $859. Pelican Reef Apartments in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $869. 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$859
Pelican Reef Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$869
Infinity at Seabrook (formerly Groves at Seabrook)A1 - 1x11BR,1BA$890
Encore on the Bay ApartmentsPalmetto1BR,1BA$895
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Lago, TX

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Lago area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Dwell at Clear Lake Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value El Lago apartment is the Madagascar Model at Encore on the Bay Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Oak Ridge Meadows 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 Lake Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Encore on the Bay ApartmentsMadagascar2BR,2BA$1.19
Pelican Reef Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Coral Bay1a1BR,1BA$1.15
Teakwood at SeabrookA21BR,1BA$1.42
Pirates Landing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Anchor at South ShoreCordova1BR,1BA$1.43
Shor on Clear LakeThe Anchor1BR,1BA$1.47
Infinity at Seabrook (formerly Groves at Seabrook)A1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $859 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 $999 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 Apartment Homes and starts from $1,725.

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