
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, TX from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Rockdale

302 Calhoun Dr

622 Scarbrough St

1116 E Cameron Ave

Gardens of Taylor - Ages 55+ ONLY Community

4 Hundred Apartments

Cameron Terrace

Apple Creek
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Village at Meadowbend

The Bricks on 13th Apartments

Waterford Park Apartments

The Bridge Apartments

Marland Place

Parkview Apartments

The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek

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Echo Station Apartments

North Creek

Arbors Of Taylor

Bell Tower

Virtu On Azalea

Portico at Friars Creek
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The Narrows

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Rushcreek at Star Ranch

Crescent Village

Country Lane Seniors - Temple Community

The Grand Reserve Seniors - Temple Community

13900 Mussel Run

106 2nd St

400 Symes St

Sierra Apartments

8701 US-77
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606 W 4th St

2804 Bull Run

877 Yaupon Dr

415 N Doak St
Rockdale, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale Studio Apartments | $1,096 | $624 | $1,380 |
| Rockdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $383 | $3,921 |
| Rockdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $774 | $4,706 |
| Rockdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $915 | $5,710 |
| Rockdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $1,937 | $6,560 |
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Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockdale, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cameron Terrace priced from $669. Rockdale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Terrace | A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Rockdale | A | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| Waterford Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Apple Creek | S1-Premium | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Bricks on 13th Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Bridge Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Grand Reserve Seniors - Temple Community | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Marland Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Parkview Apartments | 1X1 studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, TX and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $0.83 price per square foot 3x2 Model at 4 Hundred Apartments in the in the Windmill Farms neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the B2 Model at Country Lane Seniors - Temple Community starting at $1,001 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Lakeview at The Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hundred Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Country Lane Seniors - Temple Community | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Sunrise Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Hunter's Chase Senior Apartments | Falcon Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Waterford Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Grand Reserve Seniors - Temple Community | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Cameron Terrace | A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockdale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rockdale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rockdale is at Apple Creek listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockdale Apartment is $669 at Cameron Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockdale is starting from $835 at Cameron Terrace.
What is the most affordable Rockdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rockdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cameron Terrace and starts from $915.
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