Cheap Homes for Rent in Matagorda County, TX from $800 (7 Rentals)

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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

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 Matagorda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Matagorda County?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Matagorda County, TX with pricing that ranges from $499 to $1,795. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Matagorda County ranging from $800 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Matagorda County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Matagorda County ranges from $800 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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