Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hill Country Neighborhood of Dripping Springs, TX from $300 (115 Rentals)

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Hill Country, Dripping Springs, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hill Country Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hill Country area of Dripping Springs, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 180 Spring Branch Loop priced from $340. Aspire at Onion Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $721. Here are the most affordable Hill Country apartments for rent in Dripping Springs, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
180 Spring Branch Loop180 Spring Branch Loop1BR,1BA$340
Aspire at Onion CreekB32BR,2BA$721
Oaks35StudioStudio,1BA$790
Cherry Creek Crossing Apartments1-Bedroom, 481 sqft1BR,1BA$799
Arya ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The 18561 bdrm 1 bth1BR,1BA$803
Tramor at Victory PlaceE2Studio,1BA$845
Hillside RanchBandera 5x5.55BR,5BA$870
Canvas1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hill Country, TX

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hill Country area is the $0.79 price per square foot 931 Whispering Hollow Dr Model at 931 Whispering Hollow Dr in the in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Hill Country apartment is the 420 Emerald Fields Ln Model at 420 Emerald Fields Ln starting at $2,375 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Hometown Kyle - Canterbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hill Country apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
931 Whispering Hollow Dr931 Whispering Hollow Dr4BR,2BA$0.79
420 Emerald Fields Ln420 Emerald Fields Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.00
1025 Violet Ln1025 Violet Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.98
256 Poplarwood Dr256 Poplarwood Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.02
142 Yellowbark St142 Yellowbark St3BR,2BA$1.02
The Village on Telluride2BR/2.5BA Renovated2BR,2.5BA$0.73
The MirageD14BR,4BA$0.41
ONE09 West2x22BR,2BA$0.79
Dakota Ranch Student ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.07
Green Spring2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.79

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Hill Country, Dripping Springs, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Dripping Springs, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Hill Country Neighborhood in Dripping Springs, TX

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hill Country Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hill Country?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hill Country is under $870.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hill Country?

The cheapest apartment in Hill Country is 180 Spring Branch Loop which is listed at $340, while the average apartment in Hill Country costs $2,749.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hill Country?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4,530 regular apartments in Hill Country that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hill Country?

Cheap apartments in Hill Country have an average cost of $198 which is $2,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hill Country.

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