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Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Meadows in the Northeast neighborhood priced from $925. The Flats at Shadowglen in the Shadow Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Meadows1x1 60%1BR,1BA$925
The Flats at ShadowglenE1Studio,1BA$975
The Grand at ManorE1- For a limited time starting at $995!Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.15 price per square foot Fir Model at Beacon at Presidential Heights in the in the Travis Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the Ginkgo Model at Beacon at Vine Creek starting at $2,103 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Blackhawk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon at Presidential HeightsFir4BR,2BA$1.15
Beacon at Vine CreekGinkgo3BR,2BA$1.37
Yager FlatsC1 ALT 3-60%3BR,2BA$1.16
The NarrowsDragonroot3BR,2BA$1.09
Crescent Village3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.37
The JasperB1-HC2BR,2BA$1.58
Eagles Landing1/1 60%1BR,1BA$1.57
Prose ManorA11BR,1BA$1.36
Wildhorse FlatsA1-ALT 11-60%1BR,1BA$1.35
Crossroad CommonsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elgin?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX with pricing that ranges from $677 to $3,426. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $580 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elgin ranges from $580 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,776.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elgin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elgin range from $924 to $3,426, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,360 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $580 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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