
Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Carlos, TX from $350 (65 Rentals)
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La Stella Independent Senior Living

La Palmilla

Avanti Legacy at Sienna Palms

Avanti West

Vista De Palmas

Heritage Square

Edinburg Place Apartments

Palms Apartments

Valley Island Palms Apartments
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Sugar Road

Rock Ridge

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McIntyre Apartments

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The Galilean Apartments

Palms Cabanas

1302 Quitaca Dr

Royal Vista

Amistad Apartments

Residence at Edinburg

Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge

Hacienda San Miguel
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1814 E Iowa Rd

Pompeo Village

Santa Anna

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1516-1610 Coyote Hls

Monarch Apartments

13138 Ash Ave

1902 Bahamas Dr

2003 Villa Linda Ave

1201 W Carmen Ave

418 Gastel Circle
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German Ave

1514 Quitaca Dr

1922 Aruba Dr

1817 Tierra Dulce Dr

1001 Lexington Cir

1820 Norma Ln

1821 W Portales Dr

1105 Lexington Cir

2508 Toledo Ave

4012 Ventura Ave
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $860 | $350 | $1,320 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $461 | $2,225 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $539 | $1,620 |
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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 East McAllen neighborhood priced from $380. La Palmilla in the East McAllen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $383. 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 |
| La Palmilla | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $383 |
| Vista De Palmas | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Heritage Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Edinburg Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Sm | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 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 |
| Avanti Legacy at Sienna Palms | A1-50-TCAP | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Las Violetas Town Home Apartments | townhome | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, TX and Nearby
As of September 06, 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 Northgate Crossing 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 |
| Rock Ridge | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Palms Cabanas | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Las Violetas Town Home Apartments | townhome | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| McIntyre Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Galilean Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| La Palmilla | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $0.54 |
| 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 $461 at La Stella Independent Senior Living.
What is the most affordable San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Palmilla and starts from $539.
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