Cheap Apartments for Rent near Prairie Lea, TX from $499 (34 Rentals)

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Blanco River Lodge
$1,159 - $2,175

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Base Rent$1,159 - $2,175
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan 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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Centro35
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Park Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

1001 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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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 in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $775. Sandia Crossing in the Caldwell County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie Lea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Sandia CrossingPlan D3BR,2BA$800
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA11BR,1BA$805
The LynxA21BR,1BA$849
Legacy Lockhart Senior Apartments1x1 A4 60%1BR,1BA$870
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$879
Reserve at San MarcosA2-MKT1BR,1BA$899
Country Oaks1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$910
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Lockhart Farms1 Bed - A11BR,1BA$937

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

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie Lea area is the $0.33 price per square foot RENOVATED TOWNHOME Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $499. The second greatest value Prairie Lea apartment is the 32 Model at Asbury Place starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the San Marcos 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 TownhomesRENOVATED TOWNHOME4BR,4BA$0.33
Asbury Place323BR,2BA$1.04
Sandia CrossingPlan D3BR,2BA$0.72
ARBA San MarcosTelluride3BR,3BA$0.68
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.00
Lockhart SpringsC12BR,2BA$1.10
Southpark VillageBTH 602BR,1BA$0.98
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
La Vista2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $939.

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.

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 $899 at The Lynx.

What is the most affordable Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sandia Crossing and starts from $800.

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