Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX from $300 (37 Rentals)

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Vista De Palmas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Palmas

1415 W Freddy Gonzalez DrEdinburg, TX 78539
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Sundance Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Apartments

201 Taylor RdFalfurrias, TX 78355
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Dove Cove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dove Cove Apartments

1600 W Dove AveMcAllen, TX 78504
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Woodland Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Estates

2911 W Kenwood StEdinburg, TX 78541
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4012 Ventura Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4012 Ventura Ave

4012 Ventura AveEdinburg, TX 78541
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Santa Elena, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Elena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Elena, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at La Villa De Alton in the Outer Mission Alton neighborhood priced from $373. Reypres Villas in the Outer Mission Alton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Elena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$373
Reypres VillasStudioStudio,1BA$550
Heritage Square1A1BR,1BA$630
Hibiscus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$656
Vista De PalmasA11BR,1BA$669
Sugar North2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$675
Palms Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Valley Island Palms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
McIntyre Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Ash Tree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Elena area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3B2B Model at Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX in the in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Santa Elena apartment is the 2X2.5 Model at Danubia starting at $969 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Elena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX3B2B3BR,2BA$0.88
Danubia2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.81
Pueblo De Paz Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome2BR,2.5BA$0.72
Palma Vista2BR2BR,2BA$0.93
Texas Homeco @ Mesquite RidgeTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
La Cantera Apartments Mission, Texas2 bed/ 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Avanti WestB2-60%2BR,2BA$0.89
Edinburg Place Apartments2 Bedroom Lg2BR,2BA$0.89
La Villa De AltonA11BR,1BA$0.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Elena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Santa Elena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Santa Elena is at Reypres Villas listed at $550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Elena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Santa Elena Apartment is $373 at La Villa De Alton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Santa Elena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Santa Elena is starting from $440 at La Villa De Alton.

What is the most affordable Santa Elena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Santa Elena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Island Palms Apartments and starts from $900.

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