Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Vista De Palmas
1 to 2 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 Bedroom Apartments

Dove Cove Apartments

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

Woodland Estates

2911 W Kenwood StEdinburg, 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 West Sharyland neighborhood priced from $373. Reypres Villas in the Doffing 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
Hibiscus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$656
Vista De PalmasA11BR,1BA$669
Edinburg Place Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$675
Palms Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Valley Island Palms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$700
Ash Tree Apartments1X11BR,1BA$719
McIntyre Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$725
Sugar North2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$725

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

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Elena area is the $0.82 price per square foot 2X2.5 Model at Danubia in the in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood starting from $984. The second greatest value Santa Elena apartment is the Townhouse Style Apartment Model at 1814 E Iowa Rd starting at $900 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Los Lagos 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.
Danubia2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.82
1814 E Iowa RdTownhouse Style Apartment2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Pueblo De Paz Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome2BR,2.5BA$0.72
La Esperanza De Alton3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Texas Homeco @ Mesquite RidgeTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
La Cantera Apartments Mission, Texas2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Avanti WestTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.89
McIntyre Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.97
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 La Villa De Alton and starts from $503.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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