
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL from $500 (20 Rentals)
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Hammock Ridge

Hammock Ridge, II

7239 Sky Ct

Rochester Park

Candlelight
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10264 Spring Hill Dr

Villas of Shady Oaks

Vista Grand at Spring Hill

Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments

198 Broad St

Nantucket Cove
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Spring Haven Apartments

20045 Suncrest Dr

6433 Holiday Dr

925 Ponce De Leon Blvd

Brook Haven Apartments

20032 Suncrest Dr
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424 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

The Villas at Oakdale Hernando
Hernando County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hernando County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $1,198 | $1,914 |
| Hernando County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,032 | $2,383 |
| Hernando County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $784 | $3,978 |
| Hernando County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $921 | $3,835 |
| Hernando County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,695 | $5,103 |
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Cheapest Available Hernando County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hernando County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Freedom Gardens in the Candlelight Village neighborhood priced from $784. Hammock Ridge in the The Apartment at 7 Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $803. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hernando County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Gardens | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
| Hammock Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $803 |
| Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| Rochester Park | One Bed - One Bath 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Candlelight | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL
As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hernando County area is the $1.09 price per square foot Robie Model at Bayport Place in the in the The Apartment at 7 Hills neighborhood starting from $2,670. The second greatest value Hernando County apartment is the Daniel Model at Caldera starting at $1,849 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Suncoast Villa Apartments neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hernando County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayport Place | Robie | 5BR,3BA | $1.09 |
| Caldera | Daniel | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Kensington Woods Rental Homes | Allex | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 7408 Mead Dr, Unit 7408 Mead dr | 7408 Mead Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Freedom Gardens | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| Mariner Apartments of Spring Hill | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Bridgewater Club | Two Bedroom Two Bath (b) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Hammock Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Sunny Point Apartments | 2x1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hernando County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hernando County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hernando County is under $1,229.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hernando County?
The cheapest apartment in Hernando County is Rochester Park which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Hernando County costs $2,682.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hernando County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Hernando County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hernando County?
Cheap apartments in Hernando County have an average cost of $151 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hernando County.
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