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Blanco River Lodge
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$1,157 - $2,593
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Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Alta Center Point
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$1,344 - $1,818
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Park Hill Apartments
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Park Hill Apartments

1001 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Centro35
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Ashford Wellington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford Wellington

600 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Arden 231
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden 231

231 Windsor BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 4 Beds unit found at Cabana Beach San Marcos in the Outer Comal neighborhood priced from $580. Sundance Apartments in the Blanco River Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie Lea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabana Beach San Marcos4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$580
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$750
Legacy Lockhart Senior Apartments1x1 A4-HC (M) 50%1BR,1BA$820
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$879
Reserve at San MarcosA2-MKT1BR,1BA$899
Country Oaks1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$910
River Oaks Villas Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Clarewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Asbury Place222BR,2BA$950
Parkway Grande Apartment HomesGrapevine1BR,1BA$975

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

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie Lea area is the $0.45 price per square foot 3Bed/4Bath Model at Lodges at Parker's Pond in the in the Outer Comal neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Prairie Lea apartment is the 32 Model at Asbury Place starting at $1,225 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Outer Comal 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.
Lodges at Parker's Pond3Bed/4Bath3BR,4BA$0.45
Asbury Place323BR,2BA$0.95
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.10
Cabana Beach San Marcos2x2 Platinum2BR,2BA$0.94
SpringmarcB12BR,2BA$1.24
RedwoodA11BR,1BA$1.13
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90
ARBA San MarcosFrisco2BR,2BA$1.08
Sundance Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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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 $1,044.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie Lea Apartment is $820 at Legacy Lockhart Senior Apartments.

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 $750 at Sundance Apartments.

What is the most affordable Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie Lea Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cabana Beach San Marcos and starts from $695.

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