
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Town Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (11 Rentals)
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College Town, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Town?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Town Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $814 | $1,500 |
College Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $505 | $1,700 |
College Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $950 | $2,055 |
College Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $849 | $1,988 |
College Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $809 | $785 | $899 |
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Cheapest Available College Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Town area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Vintage Pads priced from $814. The Jerry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable College Town apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vintage Pads | Studio | Studio,1BA | $814 |
The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Sam Maverick Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Mitchell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Fielder Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Town, TX
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Town area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1-Villa Model at The Jerry in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value College Town apartment is the B1 Model at Round Rock Townhomes starting at $1,326 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Central Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Town apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Jerry | C1-Villa | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Round Rock Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
Midtown Urban | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Heatherway Apartments | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Fielder Crossing | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
The Dean | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Zen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Treehouse Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Mitchell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Town is under $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Town?
The cheapest apartment in College Town is Vintage Pads which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in College Town costs $1,359.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Town?
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 68 regular apartments in College Town 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 College Town?
Cheap apartments in College Town have an average cost of $650 which is $709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Town.
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