
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Smiley, TX from $566 (45 Rentals)
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Bailey Square

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The 10Forty8 Modern Living

Lancaster Living Apartments

511 St John St

Walnut Springs

Sandia Crossing

Escondido Creek Apartments
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Paloma

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Pecan Grove

Riverhaus Creekside

Cedar Bluff Apartments

Trophy Oak

The Virginia

1033 E Milam St

The Landings at Creekside

Comal Crossing
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The Caldwell

Oakland Hills

1126 Seydler St

Cottages at Nolte Farms

Countryside Apartments

Clear Springs

The Current

Compass Flats

Centro35
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97 Peach St

Westshore Colony

204 Terrell St

1607 N St Joseph St

Creekside Vue Apartments

LakeHaus @ Dunlap

Walnut Grove

Stone Ranch Townhomes

Energy Lodge Kenedy
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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 | $984 | $890 | $1,106 |
| Smiley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $695 | $1,623 |
| Smiley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $850 | $1,786 |
| Smiley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $800 | $2,573 |
| Smiley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,399 | $2,833 |
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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 Cayetano Villas of Lavernia in the Outer Southeast neighborhood priced from $566. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayetano Villas of Lavernia | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $566 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Sandia Crossing | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $800 |
| Clear Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| The 10Forty8 Modern Living | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Escondido Creek Apartments | One Small | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Oak Hollow | S1P2 | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| The Current | E1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Walnut Springs | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smiley, TX and Nearby
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smiley area is the $1.06 price per square foot Landry Model at The Willows of Steele Creek in the in the Bentwood Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,827. The second greatest value Smiley apartment is the Plan 1 Model at Tricon Abbott Place starting at $1,699 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows of Steele Creek | Landry | 5BR,3.5BA | $1.06 |
| Tricon Abbott Place | Plan 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Grace Meadows | Gannes | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Pecan Grove | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Sandia Crossing | Plan D | 3BR,2BA | $0.72 |
| The 10Forty8 Modern Living | 3 Bed - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Walnut Springs | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Lancaster Living Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Cayetano Villas of Lavernia | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smiley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smiley Apartment is $566 at Cayetano Villas of Lavernia.
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 $679 at Cayetano Villas of Lavernia.
What is the most affordable Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Smiley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cayetano Villas of Lavernia and starts from $784.
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