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Blanco River Lodge
$1,144 - $2,146

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Base Rent$1,144 - $2,146
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blanco River Lodge

1650 River RdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Alta Center Point
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$1,280 - $2,631

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Base Rent$1,280 - $2,631
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Alta Center Point

502 Commercial LpSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Oaks35
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Oaks35

1635 Aquarena Springs DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing

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The Lynx
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lynx

518 Linda DrSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Centro35
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Centro35

508 Labrador BlvdSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Park Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

1001 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
Corporate Housing
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Ashford Wellington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford Wellington

600 Leah AveSan Marcos, TX 78666
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Staples, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Staples Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Staples, TX is a Studio unit found at Oaks35 in the San Marcos neighborhood priced from $659. Tapestry at Aquarena Springs in the San Marcos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $686. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Staples apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$659
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsA21BR,1BA$686
La Vista1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Mission Trail at El Camino RealA11BR,1BA$805
Aqua 16 ApartmentsBlanco 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$820
The Summit Apartments1X1 A11BR,1BA$825
The LynxA21BR,1BA$849
Arise Riverside Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$879
Reserve at San MarcosA2-MKT1BR,1BA$899
The Lantana ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Staples, TX and Nearby

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Staples area is the $0.33 price per square foot RENOVATED TOWNHOME Model at Leah Avenue Student Townhomes in the in the San Marcos neighborhood starting from $499. The second greatest value Staples apartment is the 32 Model at Asbury Place starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the San Marcos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Staples apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Leah Avenue Student TownhomesRENOVATED TOWNHOME4BR,4BA$0.33
Asbury Place323BR,2BA$1.04
Mission Trail at El Camino RealD14BR,2.5BA$1.22
Villas at Willow Springs3 Bed 2 Bath (Flat)3BR,2BA$0.98
ARBA San MarcosTelluride3BR,3BA$0.68
Tapestry at Aquarena SpringsB22BR,1BA$1.18
Florencia VillaResidential2BR,2BA$1.00
Riverstone1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
La Vista2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Villagio2x22BR,2BA$0.90

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Staples Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Staples?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Staples is at Oaks35 listed at $659.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Staples Apartment is $686 at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Staples is starting from $816 at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs.

What is the most affordable Staples Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Staples Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tapestry at Aquarena Springs and starts from $937.

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