
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Smiley, TX from $600 (51 Rentals)
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Lancaster Living Apartments

Golden Oaks Apartments

The 10Forty8 Modern Living

Walnut Springs

The Landings at Creekside

Escondido Creek Apartments

The Ranch at State Highway 123

Oak Hollow

Southpark Village
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Trophy Oak

Aviator 1518

Canyon House

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Riverhaus Creekside

Berkshire Creekside

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Paloma

Stratton Oaks

StoneHaven Apartment Homes

Pecan Grove
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Cedar Bluff Apartments

Oakland Hills

Stone Ranch Townhomes

Middletowne

Stacey Bear Apartments

The Virginia

The Caldwell

Cottages at Nolte Farms

Countryside Apartments

The Current
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Compass Flats

1406 Blair St

LakeHaus @ Dunlap

Clear Springs

Westshore Colony

Centro35

Creekside Vue Apartments

908 Pecan St

1825 E Pierce St

Walnut Grove
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Energy Lodge Kenedy

1051 Country Club Dr

259 McKnight Rd

1451 Old Seguin Luling Rd

214 S Hackberry Ave

365 Forshage Blvd

311 Meadow Lake Dr

3414 Scott Cir

3824 High Tide

717 S Laurel Ave
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Smiley, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Smiley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiley Studio Apartments | $944 | $812 | $1,012 |
| Smiley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $695 | $1,639 |
| Smiley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $825 | $1,918 |
| Smiley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $800 | $2,690 |
| Smiley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,399 | $2,907 |
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Cheapest Available Smiley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Smiley, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lancaster Living Apartments priced from $700. Golden Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smiley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The 10Forty8 Modern Living | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Walnut Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Escondido Creek Apartments | One Small | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Current | E1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Canyon House | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $923 |
| The Ranch at State Highway 123 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
| Trophy Oak | S1 | Studio,1BA | $957 |
| Oak Hollow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiley, TX and Nearby
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiley area is the $1.20 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Abbott Place in the in the Southeast Side neighborhood starting from $1,769. The second greatest value Smiley apartment is the Gannes Model at Grace Meadows starting at $1,795 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Quail Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smiley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Abbott Place | Plan 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Grace Meadows | Gannes | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| West End Estates | 2191 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Walnut Grove | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (140% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Pecan Grove | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Centro35 | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Walnut Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The 10Forty8 Modern Living | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smiley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smiley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smiley is at The Current listed at $899.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment is $700 at Lancaster Living Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smiley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smiley is starting from $800 at Lancaster Living Apartments.
What is the most affordable Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Golden Oaks Apartments and starts from $800.
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