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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
Heritage Square1A1BR,1BA$630
Bella VistaB2-50%2BR,2BA$694
Palms Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700

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

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Elena area is the $0.85 price per square foot 2X2.5 Model at Danubia in the in the Northgate Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,019. The second greatest value Santa Elena apartment is the 2BR Model at Palma Vista starting at $1,000 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Palmview South 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$0.85
Palma Vista2BR2BR,2BA$0.91
La Esperanza De Alton- Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Texas Homeco @ Mesquite RidgeTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Vintage Square Apartments, McAllen, TX2B1B2BR,1BA$0.86
La Cantera Apartments Mission, Texas2 bed/ 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Las Violetas Town Home Apartmentstownhome1BR,1BA$0.77
Gastel Circle Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Edinburg Place Apartments2 Bedroom Sm2BR,2BA$0.91
La Villa De AltonA11BR,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 60 Apartments for Rent in Santa Elena, TX with pricing that ranges from $316 to $2,631. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Elena ranging from $790 to $3,500.

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 $790 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,821.

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 $416 to $2,255, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $790 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,340.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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