Cheap Apartments for Rent in Smithville, TX from $600 (50 Rentals)

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property at 801 Bishop St

$1,250

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801 Bishop St

SmithvilleTX78957
property at 304 Harris St

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Harris St

SmithvilleTX78957

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Aspire Del Valle
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$1,057 - $2,075
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$1,057 - $2,075
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Aspire Del Valle

6514 Ross RdDel Valle, TX 78617
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Prose Manor
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$1,137 - $1,829
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Prose Manor

11925 Ring DrManor, TX 78653
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Alta Wildhorse Ranch
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$1,285 - $2,749
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Alta Wildhorse Ranch

10350 Blue Bluff RdAustin, TX 78724
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Alta Trails
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$1,427 - $2,522
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Alta Trails

945 Blakey LnBastrop, TX 78602
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The Prado
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$1,439 - $2,539
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The Prado

11701 Dionda LnDel Valle, TX 78617
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13900 Mussel Run
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13900 Mussel Run

13900 Mussel RunElgin, TX 78621
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Sierra Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

200 Maple LnElgin, TX 78621
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Smithville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Smithville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Smithville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lancaster Living Apartments priced from $700. The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Smithville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek1 Bed1BR,1BA$895
Commons at ManorA11BR,1BA$899
Santiago EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$900
Sunrise Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$910
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$949
Parkside Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Arbors of Bastrop1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Settlement Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,004
Shade Tree Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Smithville, TX and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Smithville area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 bedroom Townhome Model at River Oaks Apartments in the starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Smithville apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community starting at $1,270 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Hunter's Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Smithville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Oaks Apartments2 bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Riverwood Commons II - 55+ Community2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.29
Shade Tree Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Enclave on Ross2 Bed - B12BR,2BA$1.30
The Janson1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Sunrise Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Parkside Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
The Commons Apartments at Hickory Creek1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.12
Commons at ManorA11BR,1BA$1.21
Lancaster Living Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Smithville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Smithville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Smithville is at Evergreen at Whisper Valley listed at $1,030.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Smithville Apartment is $700 at Lancaster Living Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Smithville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Smithville is starting from $850 at Lancaster Living Apartments.

What is the most affordable Smithville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Smithville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Beckett and starts from $1,199.

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