
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX from $300 (42 Rentals)
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La Villa De Alton

Avanti West

Reypres Villas

Heritage Square

Edinburg Place Apartments

Peppertree

Valley Island Palms Apartments
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Palms Apartments

Sugar North

McIntyre Apartments

Las Violetas Town Home Apartments

Crossings Apartments

Greenpoint Urban Living

301 Elida St

Gastel Circle Apartments
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La Esperanza De Alton- Income Restricted

Rock Ridge

Texan Ranch Apartments

German Ave

Ash Tree Apartments

Residence at Edinburg

Palma Vista

Lakeview Apartments
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Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge

La Esperanza Del Rio Apartments

Hibiscus Apartments

Vista De Palmas

186 Benwood Rd

Sundance Apartments

2901 Hwy 107
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Dove Cove Apartments

Paseo Del Sol Apartments

Orchid Place Apartments

1001 Lexington Cir

Woodland Estates

College Park Apartments
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4012 Ventura Ave

Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX
Santa Elena, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Elena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Elena Studio Apartments | $738 | $550 | $797 |
| Santa Elena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $897 | $316 | $1,500 |
| Santa Elena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $369 | $2,000 |
| Santa Elena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $416 | $2,255 |
| Santa Elena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $2,340 | $2,631 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Elena Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Elena, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at La Villa De Alton in the West Sharyland neighborhood priced from $417. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Villa De Alton | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $417 |
| Reypres Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Heritage Square | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
| Bella Vista | B2-50% | 2BR,2BA | $694 |
| Peppertree | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Palms Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Valley Island Palms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Sugar North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Crossings Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Greenpoint Urban Living | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX and Nearby
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Elena area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2X2.5 Model at Danubia in the in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danubia | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
| Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Rock Ridge | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| La Cantera Apartments Mission, Texas | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| La Villa De Alton | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.43 |
| German Ave | 1705 German Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Palma Vista | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Edinburg Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Lg | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Gastel Circle Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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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 $600 at Reypres Villas.
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 $417 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 $473.
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