Cheap Apartments for Rent in Matagorda County, TX from $400 (11 Rentals)

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New Haven 2 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven 2 Apartments

2300 Hamman RdBay City, TX 77414
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Holly Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Lane

2218 Bordeaux DrBay City, TX 77414

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Cheapest Available Matagorda County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Matagorda County, TX is a Studio unit found at Shadow Bay Apartments in the Downtown District neighborhood priced from $499. New Haven Apartments in the Downtown District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Matagorda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadow Bay ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$499
New Haven Apartments1x1 501 SF1BR,1BA$569
Nichols Square Apartments1A - Brazos1BR,1BA$585
Palm VillageD1 & D2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$749
Lantana ApartmentsSUNFLOWER2BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Matagorda County, TX

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Matagorda County area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Cypress Model at Oak Manor Villas Bay City in the in the Downtown District neighborhood starting from $1,352. The second greatest value Matagorda County apartment is the 3A - Matagorda Model at Nichols Square Apartments starting at $1,177 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Matagorda County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Manor Villas Bay CityThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.28
Nichols Square Apartments3A - Matagorda3BR,2BA$1.12
2307 Elm Ave, Unit 23072307 Elm Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
Raystone Apartment HomesThe Raven2BR,2BA$1.54
Lantana ApartmentsSUNFLOWER2BR,1.5BA$0.89
2303 Elm Ave, Unit 22303 Elm Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Palm VillageC1 & C2 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
New Haven Apartments2x1 795 SF2BR,1BA$1.16
Bayshore Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Shadow Bay Apartments1/1.01BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Matagorda County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Matagorda County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Matagorda County is at Shadow Bay Apartments listed at $499.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Matagorda County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Matagorda County Apartment is $569 at New Haven Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Matagorda County is starting from $618 at Nichols Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Matagorda County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Matagorda County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Haven Apartments and starts from $1,018.

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