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property at 436 Balch Rd

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ElginTX78621

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property at 509 Central Ave

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ElginTX78621

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Elgin, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, TX is a Studio unit found at Parkview Apartments in the Elm Creek neighborhood priced from $825. 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
Parkview Apartments1X1 studioStudio,1BA$825
The Flats at ShadowglenE1Studio,1BA$975
The NarrowsElderberry1BR,1BA$975
Wildhorse Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (HC) 60%1BR,1BA$999
The Grassdale at Manor1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.26 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Beacon at Presidential Heights in the in the Travis Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,086. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the Endeavor Model at Banyan Everton Homes starting at $2,399 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Harris Ridge 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 HeightsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.26
Banyan Everton HomesEndeavor3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Beacon at Vine CreekGinkgo3BR,2BA$1.37
Yager Flats3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Crescent Village2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.55
Camber RanchB12BR,2BA$1.55
Prose ManorA11BR,1BA$1.29
The NarrowsElderberry1BR,1BA$1.24
Wildhorse Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,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 52 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX with pricing that ranges from $677 to $2,884. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $650 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 $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,883.

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 $2,833, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,510.

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