Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, TX from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Creekside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

406 Deats RdDickinson, TX 77539
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Fairway Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway Square

2301 FairwayAlvin, TX 77511
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Windsor Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Estates

2801 FM 2004Texas City, TX 77591
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Highland Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Pointe

5809 Delany RdHitchcock, TX 77563
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Costa Mariposa
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Mariposa

7555 Medical Center DrTexas City, TX 77591

Santa Fe, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Fe, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Fe, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Fe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashley Pointe$895$8951
Lago Santa Fe$2,749$750103

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Fe, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard Park Apartments in the Bay Colony neighborhood priced from $750. Savan Villas Apartments in the Rain Song neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard Park Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$750
Savan Villas ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$755
Hillcrest VillageEfficiencyStudio,1BA$790
Bayou Village ApartmentsThe Brazos1BR,1BA$799
The BreakersThe Cove1BR,1BA$805
Dickinson Arms ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$969
Trinity Oaks Apartment HomesBrooke2BR,2BA$990
Banyan Bay Apartment HomesThe Galveston2BR,2BA$999
Willow Creek Apartment HomesA1BR,1BA$1,036
Retreat at Texas City2 x 2-2x2 TH 502BR,2BA$1,044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, TX

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4403 Model at Bay Colony West in the in the Bay Colony neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Palomino Ranch starting at $1,759 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Rain Song neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bay Colony West44034BR,3.5BA$1.30
Palomino RanchPlan 13BR,2BA$1.24
Retreat at Texas City2 x 2-2x2 TH Mkt2BR,2BA$1.22
Cedar Creek ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Villas on 517Rose Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.22
Trinity Oaks Apartment HomesCaroline3BR,2BA$1.14
Courtyard Park Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$0.83
Banyan Bay Apartment HomesThe San Jacinto2BR,1BA$1.29
Bayou Village ApartmentsThe Sabine1BR,1BA$1.34
Savan Villas ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.23

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Fe, TX

Ranked #553

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Santa Fe, TX

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Fe Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Fe?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Fe is Courtyard Park Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Santa Fe costs $1,822.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Fe?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Santa Fe that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Fe?

Cheap apartments in Santa Fe have an average cost of $216 which is $1,606 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.