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Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Beckett in the Southeast Austin neighborhood priced from $799. Ryder Ridge in the Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$799
Ryder RidgeClydesdale3BR,2BA$885
The NarrowsElderberry1BR,1BA$975
The Grand at ManorE1Studio,1BA$995
The Grassdale at Manor1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.29 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Beacon at Presidential Heights in the in the Travis Northeast neighborhood starting from $2,146. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the Endeavor Model at Banyan Everton Homes starting at $2,299 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Harris Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon at Presidential HeightsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.29
Banyan Everton HomesEndeavor3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Beacon at Vine CreekLinden3BR,2BA$1.51
The JasperB1-HC2BR,2BA$1.63
Crescent Village2 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.19
Eagles Landing1/1 60%1BR,1BA$1.46
The NarrowsElderberry1BR,1BA$1.24
The Grassdale at Manor1x11BR,1BA$1.61
Crossroad CommonsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$1.62
The BeckettA1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elgin?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, TX with pricing that ranges from $632 to $2,910. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $1,250 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elgin ranges from $1,250 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elgin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elgin range from $862 to $2,910, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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