
Cheap Homes for Rent in Rockdale, TX from $500 (9 Rentals)
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1612 W 5th St

1606 W 5th St

1117 Burkett St
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452 Co Rd 205
Rockdale, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Rockdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rockdale 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,302 | $1,100 | $1,900 |
Rockdale 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,894 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
Rockdale 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,770 | $580 | $2,500 |
Rockdale 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 |
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Cheapest Available Rockdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockdale, TX is a Studio unit found at 4 Hundred Apartments in the Windmill Farms neighborhood priced from $699. Cameron Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rockdale apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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4 Hundred Apartments | Efficiency/Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Cameron Terrace | B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, TX and Nearby
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockdale area is the $1.29 price per square foot Fargo Model at Pecan Creek in the in the Windmill Farms neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Rockdale apartment is the B1 Model at Carver Ridge Apartments starting at $1,415 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the The Commons At Rowe Lane 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. |
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Pecan Creek | Fargo | 4BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Carver Ridge Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Gardens of Taylor | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Marland Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Cameron Terrace | B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Waterford Park Apartments | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Narrows | Elderberry | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Echo Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockdale
What type of rentals are currently available in Rockdale?
There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Rockdale, TX with pricing that ranges from $525 to $5,815. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rockdale ranging from $580 to $3,295.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rockdale?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rockdale ranges from $580 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,840.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rockdale?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rockdale range from $915 to $5,815, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $580 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,899.
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