Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Fe, TX from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Savan Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savan Villas

8601 Emmett F. Lowry ExpyTexas City, TX 77591
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 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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3206 Lobit Dr

DickinsonTX77539
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Windsor Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Estates

2801 FM 2004Texas City, TX 77591

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Costa Mariposa
2 to 3 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: 06/29/2025

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
Lago Santa Fe$2,780$75049

Cheapest Available Santa Fe Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. Hillcrest Village in the Uptown Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Fe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Hillcrest VillageEfficiencyStudio,1BA$790
LakeviewA1BR,1BA$795
Trinity Oaks Apartment HomesAdair1BR,1BA$870
The BreakersThe Reef1BR,1BA$920

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

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Fe area is the $1.37 price per square foot 4404 Model at Bay Colony West in the in the Bay Colony neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Santa Fe apartment is the Rose Townhome Model at Villas on 517 starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Whispering Lakes Ranch 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 West44044BR,3.5BA$1.37
Villas on 517Rose Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Meadows on the Mainland936 2 Bed Modern2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Bahia Cove Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
Belle at Bay Colony 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Ellington2BR,1BA$1.40
Beacon LakesA11BR,1BA$1.45
Courtyard Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.94
Bayou Village ApartmentsThe Brazos1BR,1BA$1.35
Trinity Oaks Apartment HomesAdair1BR,1BA$1.34
LakeviewA1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Fe, TX

Ranked #217

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®

22 / 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 $2,780.

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 4 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 $257 which is $2,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Fe.

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