Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smiley, TX from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Countryside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Apartments

550 Hospital BlvdFloresville, TX 78114
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The Current
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Current

614 Central PkyNew Braunfels, TX 78130
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LakeHaus @ Dunlap
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LakeHaus @ Dunlap

241 Seville DrNew Braunfels, TX 78130
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Centro35
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
Student Housing

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Smiley, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smiley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smiley, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The 10Forty8 Modern Living priced from $700. Compass Flats in the Dove Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $709. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smiley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The 10Forty8 Modern Living1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Compass FlatsCOMALStudio,1BA$709
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Tierra PointeUnit A - 11BR,1BA$773
The Ranch at State Highway 123A11BR,1BA$834
Oak HollowS1P2Studio,1BA$846
Escondido Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
The Landings at CreeksideS2Studio,1BA$892
The CurrentE1Studio,1BA$899
Berkshire CreeksideA11BR,1BA$909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiley, TX and Nearby

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiley area is the $1.09 price per square foot Bowen Model at The Willows of Steele Creek in the in the Bentwood Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Smiley apartment is the Briscoe Model at Tricon Abbott Place starting at $1,639 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Southeast Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smiley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Willows of Steele CreekBowen4BR,2BA$1.09
Tricon Abbott PlaceBriscoe3BR,2BA$1.11
Grace MeadowsGannes3BR,2BA$1.20
Pecan GroveB1 - 60GLB2BR,2BA$1.09
Stratton OaksSan Juan2BR,1BA$1.11
Oakland Hills1x11BR,1BA$1.27
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
The Ranch at State Highway 123A11BR,1BA$1.24
Tierra PointeUnit A - 11BR,1BA$1.16
The 10Forty8 Modern Living1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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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 Compass Flats listed at $709.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment is $700 at The 10Forty8 Modern Living.

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 $825 at The 10Forty8 Modern Living.

What is the most affordable Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tierra Pointe and starts from $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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!