Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, TX from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 184 Agate Clf Dr

$1,515

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$1,515

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 543 Gabbro Gdns

$1,695

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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543 Gabbro Gdns

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Avelyn San Marcos
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$1,206 - $2,240
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Avelyn San Marcos

702 Celebration WaySan Marcos, TX 78666
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Blanco River Lodge
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$1,235 - $2,549
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing
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Alta Center Point
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$1,315 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Oaks35
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Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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The Lynx
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lynx

518 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Lockhart Farms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lockhart Farms

1911 W San Antonio StLockhart, TX 78644
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Wonderyard
3 Bedroom Apartments

Wonderyard

1712 W San Antonio StLockhart, TX 78644

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Cheapest Available Maxwell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maxwell, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at The Thompson | Student Housing in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $579. Oaks35 in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maxwell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom Flat4BR,4BA$579
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Green Spring Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$680
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
El MontyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Ranch at 1856 ApartmentsClassic | 1 Bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Legacy Lockhart Senior Apartments1x1 A4-HC (M) 50%1BR,1BA$820
The LynxA21BR,1BA$849
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$879
Encino PointePino1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, TX and Nearby

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maxwell area is the $0.40 price per square foot D1 Model at Axis at SMTX in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Maxwell apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome Model at The Thompson | Student Housing starting at $599 with a $0.37 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maxwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Axis at SMTXD14BR,4.5BA$0.40
The Thompson | Student Housing4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.37
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Vie Lofts at San Marcos4x4 - D14BR,4BA$0.64
Villagio3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Southpark Village3x23BR,2BA$0.94
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Millennium on PostTwo Bedroom - Priced by the Bed2BR,2BA$0.87
The Outpost2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$0.46
Lodge in San Marcos3BD/3BA A3BR,3BA$0.85

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Maxwell, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maxwell Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maxwell?

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

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maxwell is starting from $680 at Green Spring Apartments.

What is the most affordable Maxwell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maxwell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs and starts from $937.

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