
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL from $500 (23 Rentals)
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614 W Fort Dade Ave

7239 Sky Ct

4897 Sutherland St

Freedom Gardens

Hammock Ridge, II

Hammock Ridge
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14220 Brookridge Blvd

Candlelight

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Bridgewater Club

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10264 Spring Hill Dr

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Vista Grand at Spring Hill

925 Ponce De Leon Blvd

Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments

Nantucket Cove

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7513 Highpoint Blvd
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 | $1,277 | $1,191 | $1,371 |
| Hernando County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $572 | $2,000 |
| Hernando County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $675 | $3,000 |
| Hernando County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,454 | $4,243 |
| Hernando County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,685 | $6,221 |
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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 Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments in the Candlelight Village neighborhood priced from $999. Freedom Gardens in the Candlelight Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,032. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hernando County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| Freedom Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Hammock Ridge, II | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
| Candlelight | One Bed One Bath Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Bridgewater Club | One Bedroom One Bath (b) | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hernando County, FL
As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hernando County area is the $1.36 price per square foot Foxglove Model at Westbridge Cove Rental Homes in the in the Suncoast Villa Apartments neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Hernando County apartment is the Plan 2 Model at Glen Lakes starting at $1,950 with a $1.26 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbridge Cove Rental Homes | Foxglove | 4BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Glen Lakes | Plan 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Bayport Place | Allex | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Pointe Grand Spring Hill | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Ariel Springs | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Promenade at Grande Park | Two Bedroom Garden | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Mariner Apartments of Spring Hill | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Mariners Cay | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Magnolia Gardens Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Freedom Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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 $1,231.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hernando County?
The cheapest apartment in Hernando County is Freedom Gardens which is listed at $1,032, while the average apartment in Hernando County costs $2,695.
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 11 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 $164 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hernando County.
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