Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)

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15411 N Hollyhock AveGardendale, TX 79758
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Dorado Ranch
$1,370 - $2,375
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3601 Faudree RdOdessa, TX 79765
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Alturas Penbrook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alturas Penbrook

3965 Penbrook StOdessa, TX 79762
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Acacia Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Park

4775 Oakwood DrOdessa, TX 79761
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High Plains
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

High Plains

3727 Andrews HwyOdessa, TX 79762
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Mission Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Green

8201 Dorado DrOdessa, TX 79765

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Gardendale, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gardendale, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Square priced from $799. Sunset has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood SquareOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$799
Sunset1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$799
Alturas Eleventh1 BR x 1 BA1BR,1BA$859
Westwinds Village1/1, 519 sq ft1BR,1BA$875
Olivo Square Apartments1 BED | 1 BATH1BR,1BA$895
Pebblebend ApartmentsAU1BR,1BA$899
Trestles CondominiumsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Madison Square1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$925
Sandpiper ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Cru1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX and Nearby

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.53 price per square foot B4 Model at Sunset Lodge in the starting from $1,762. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Country Crest Townhomes starting at $1,460 with a $1.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunset LodgeB42BR,2BA$1.53
Country Crest TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Fairgreen1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Cru1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Westwood SquareOne Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.10
The Woodlands Apartment HomesEdwards-Classic1BR,1BA$1.61
Brookview1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.61
Madison Square1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.54
Pebblebend ApartmentsAU1BR,1BA$1.55
Sunset1 Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.48

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Gardendale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardendale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardendale is at The Penwell listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $799 at Westwood Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardendale is starting from $925 at Sunset.

What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brookview and starts from $1,534.

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