Cheap Apartments for Rent near Martindale, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Blanco River Lodge
$1,155 - $2,558
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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property at 205 5th St

$1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

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205 5th St

San MarcosTX78666
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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,206 - $2,244
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Oaks35
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Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing

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The Lynx
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lynx

518 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
property at 315 Rachel St

$900

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315 Rachel St

San MarcosTX78666
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Park Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

1001 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing
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Martindale, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Martindale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Martindale, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at The Thompson | Student Housing in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $584. Green Spring Apartments in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Martindale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$584
Green Spring Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$620
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$769
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA11BR,1BA$805
The Summit Apartments1X1 A11BR,1BA$825
The LynxA21BR,1BA$849
Ranch at 1856 ApartmentsClassic | 2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martindale, TX and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martindale area is the $0.47 price per square foot Three Bedroom Flat Model at The Thompson | Student Housing in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $774. The second greatest value Martindale apartment is the C1 Model at Redwood starting at $1,422 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martindale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Thompson | Student HousingThree Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.47
RedwoodC13BR,2BA$0.91
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.66
The Local Downtown4X4D14BR,4BA$0.68
Asbury Place323BR,2BA$1.04
Villas at Willow Springs3 Bed 2 Bath (Flat)3BR,2BA$0.98
ARBA San MarcosTelluride3BR,3BA$0.68
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
The Outpost2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.46
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martindale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Martindale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Martindale is at Oaks35 listed at $659.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Martindale Apartment is $686 at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Martindale is starting from $620 at Green Spring Apartments.

What is the most affordable Martindale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Martindale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Thompson | Student Housing and starts from $774.

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