
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL from $500 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Hernando County.


16154 Boca Raton St

12116 Lamont Dr

Hammock Ridge, II

Candlelight

Freedom Gardens
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Hammock Ridge

10264 Spring Hill Dr

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20045 Suncrest Dr
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20049 Suncrest Dr

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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 | $1,411 | $825 | $1,845 |
| Hernando County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Hernando County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $803 | $2,535 |
| Hernando County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,429 | $5,803 |
| Hernando County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,675 | $4,671 |
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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 Hammock Ridge, II in the The Apartment at 7 Hills neighborhood priced from $803. Candlelight in the Candlelight Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hernando County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammock Ridge, II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $803 |
| Candlelight | Studio O | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Freedom Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Sunny Creek Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hernando County area is the $1.17 price per square foot Daniel Model at Caldera in the in the Suncoast Villa Apartments neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Hernando County apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Glen Lakes starting at $2,045 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Hexam Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Daniel | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Glen Lakes | Plan 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Kensington Woods Rental Homes | Allex | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Westbridge Cove Rental Homes | Bluebell | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Brook Haven Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Ariel Springs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Pine Oaks Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Hammock Ridge, II | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Mariners Cay | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Freedom Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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 $1,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hernando County?
The cheapest apartment in Hernando County is Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Hernando County costs $2,708.
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 14 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 $2,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hernando County.
Expert Rental Resources
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