1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX (38 Rentals)

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Vista De Palmas
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Vista De Palmas

1415 W Freddy Gonzalez DrEdinburg, TX 78539
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La Villa De Alton
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La Villa De Alton

308 N Eagle Pass StAlton, TX 78573
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Woodland Estates
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Woodland Estates

2911 W Kenwood StEdinburg, TX 78541
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4012 Ventura Ave
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4012 Ventura Ave

4012 Ventura AveEdinburg, TX 78541

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Santa Elena, TX Local Guide

Largest Available Santa Elena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Elena, TX is found at Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood and is 1,072 square feet priced from $900. Las Violetas Town Home Apartments in the Los Lagos neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 940 square feet and currently listed start at $725. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Santa Elena:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX1B1B1,072 Sq Ft$900
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome940 Sq Ft$725
Heritage Square1B890 Sq Ft$755
Peppertree1X1.5875 Sq Ft$799
La Sienna ApartmentsA3873 Sq Ft$1,045
Las Villitas1-2873 Sq Ft$1,500
1306 Royola StM.1820 Sq Ft$925
The Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment with a Private P...787 Sq Ft$1,200
Terrica Urban LivingA1766 Sq Ft$1,115
Palma Vista1BR0 Sq Ft$995

Cheapest Available Santa Elena and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Santa Elena, TX is the A1 Model starting from $356 at La Villa De Alton in the West Sharyland neighborhood. The second most affordable Santa Elena 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR Model at Reypres Villas starting at $600 in the Doffing neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Santa Elena is currently $939. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Santa Elena:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
La Villa De AltonA1$356
Reypres Villas1 BR$600
Heritage Square1A$630
Edinburg Place Apartments1 Bedroom$650
Palms Apartments1 Bed$700
Valley Island Palms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$700
Greenpoint Urban LivingEfficiency$700
McIntyre Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$725
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome$725
Peppertree1X1$739

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Santa Elena Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Santa Elena with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Santa Elena is at La Villa De Alton listed at $356.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Santa Elena Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Santa Elena is $939.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Santa Elena Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Santa Elena is a 1,072 square feet unit starting from $900 at Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX.

What is the average size for Santa Elena 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Santa Elena is currently 690 sq ft.

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