Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prairie Lea, TX from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Prairie Lea, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prairie Lea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prairie Lea, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Vista Retirement Community in the Downtown San Marcos neighborhood priced from $775. The Curve in the Blanco River Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie Lea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$775
The CurveHybrid2BR,1BA$995
The StantonA1 - Phase 21BR,1BA$995
Southpark Village3x2 Flat 60% Income Restriction3BR,2BA$999
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Prairie Lea, TX and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie Lea area is the $0.41 price per square foot By The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $615. The second greatest value Prairie Lea apartment is the Oak Model at Beacon at Hymeadow starting at $1,699 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Far South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prairie Lea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesBy The Bed - Renovated Floor Plan4BR,4BA$0.41
Beacon at HymeadowOak3BR,2BA$1.20
Centro35D14BR,2BA$1.06
Cabana Beach San Marcos3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Southpark Village3x2 Flat 60% Income Restriction3BR,2BA$0.85
RedwoodB12BR,2BA$0.95
River Oaks Villas Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.00
Arba San MarcosKeystone2BR,2BA$1.03
La Vista Retirement Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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Prairie Lea, TX

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prairie Lea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Prairie Lea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Prairie Lea is at FLATZ 512 listed at $1,045.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie Lea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie Lea Apartment is $775 at La Vista Retirement Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prairie Lea is starting from $875 at La Vista Retirement Community.

What is the most affordable Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southpark Village and starts from $999.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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