
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, TX from $300 (53 Rentals)
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Avanti Legacy at Sienna Palms

Avanti West

Heritage Square

Edinburg Place Apartments

Palms Apartments

Valley Island Palms Apartments

Greenpoint Urban Living

Sugar North

Las Violetas Town Home Apartments
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McIntyre Apartments

Villages at Sugar Road

Gastel Circle Apartments

Avanti East Apartments

Rock Ridge

Ash Tree Apartments

15 Kenyon Rd

8 Venus Dr

Midtown Weslaco

Santa Anna
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Palms Cabanas

Pompeo Village

Amistad Apartments

Hacienda San Miguel

Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge

1814 E Iowa Rd

Residence at Edinburg

Royal Vista

Devon Place

La Sienna Apartments
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Monarch Apartments

Landing at San Felipe

La Palmilla

1516-1610 Coyote Hls

The Reserve at Canton

Vista De Palmas

10 Wynn Dr

7 South Expressway 281

German Ave

1 Alexander Dumas Dr W
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1001 Lexington Cir

Woodland Estates

College Park Apartments

4012 Ventura Ave

2913 Linda Vista St

Union Square Apartments

3404-3408 Golden Nugget

1212 Shavano Dr

1707 Nassau St

2120 Taxco Ct
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San Carlos, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $899 | $380 | $1,320 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $453 | $2,225 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $516 | $1,610 |
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Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Carlos, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Stella Independent Senior Living in the Los Lagos neighborhood priced from $380. Avanti West in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $453. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Stella Independent Senior Living | A3 | 1BR,2BA | $380 |
| Avanti West | B2-30% | 2BR,2BA | $453 |
| Heritage Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Edinburg Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Palms Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Valley Island Palms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Greenpoint Urban Living | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Sugar North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Las Violetas Town Home Apartments | townhome | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| McIntyre Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, TX and Nearby
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $0.75 price per square foot Townhouse Style Apartment Model at 1814 E Iowa Rd in the in the Los Lagos neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge starting at $900 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Los Lagos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Carlos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 E Iowa Rd | Townhouse Style Apartment | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
| Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Avanti East Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Rock Ridge | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Avanti West | B2-60% | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Las Violetas Town Home Apartments | townhome | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Gastel Circle Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| McIntyre Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| La Stella Independent Senior Living | A3 | 1BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Heritage Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Carlos Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Carlos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Carlos Apartment is $380 at La Stella Independent Senior Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Carlos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Carlos is starting from $453 at Avanti West.
What is the most affordable San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Island Palms Apartments and starts from $900.
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