
Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Elena, TX from $700 (11 Rentals)
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825 S Mississippi St

1327 W Garfield Ave

3716 Valeria St
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1901 W Pecador Dr

1608 Karen Dr

1310 W Harrison Ave

3308 Wolf Creek Ave

324 Estela Ln

310 Adams Ave
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5501 N Moorefield Rd
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Santa Elena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Elena 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,011 | $795 | $1,250 |
Santa Elena 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,895 | $1,325 | $2,950 |
Santa Elena 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,613 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
Santa Elena 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Villa De Alton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $373 |
Reypres Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
Hibiscus Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $656 |
Vista De Palmas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
Edinburg Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX and Nearby
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena apartment is the 2X2.5 Model at Danubia starting at $984 with a $0.82 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1814 E Iowa Rd | Townhouse Style Apartment | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
Danubia | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.82 |
Pueblo De Paz Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
La Esperanza De Alton- Income Restricted | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
Texas Homeco @ Mesquite Ridge | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
La Cantera Apartments Mission, Texas | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Avanti West | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
Edinburg Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom Sm | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
McIntyre Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
La Villa De Alton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Elena
What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Elena?
There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX with pricing that ranges from $352 to $2,581. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Elena ranging from $795 to $5,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Elena?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Elena ranges from $795 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,004.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Elena?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Elena range from $900 to $2,225, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.
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