Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX from $500 (113 Rentals)

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926 Cleveland StDenton, TX 76201
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2830 N Locust StDenton, TX 76209
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622-624 Londonderry LnDenton, TX 76205
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Denton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denton, TX

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Denton, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Denton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Denton$1,875$6003146
Downtown Denton$2,025$50514262
Rayzor Ranch$2,147$6005180

Cheapest Available Denton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hudson at Pecan Creek in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood priced from $505. Forum Denton in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$795
Park Place Denton4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$799
Residences at The UnionS1Studio,1BA$825
The Cluster ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Fry Street Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Prairie Hollow ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$860
Iconic VillageE1Studio,1BA$872
The MetroA11BR,1BA$875
Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTONCharlotte Place- Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Denton area is the $1.13 price per square foot 1501 Timberidge St Model at 1501 Timberidge St in the in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Denton apartment is the 3525 Beatriz Dr Model at 3525 Beatriz Dr starting at $2,285 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1501 Timberidge St1501 Timberidge St4BR,2BA$1.13
3525 Beatriz Dr3525 Beatriz Dr4BR,2BA$1.24
1005 Keystone Ct1005 Keystone Ct3BR,2BA$1.20
300 Spurlock Dr300 Spurlock Dr3BR,2BA$1.25
410 Citation Ln.410 Citation Ln.4BR,2BA$1.23
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.08
McKinney Park Apartments3-23BR,2BA$1.20
The Pearl on University2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Pebblebrook Parkside1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.25

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Denton Overview

Considered a key part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, apartments in Denton offer convenience, an array of amenities and enough down-home Texas hospitality to last a lifetime. Bursting with truly unique shops and an eclectic, thriving arts scene, this sleepy college city is a great place to consider.

Why live in Denton, TX?

From the funky secondhand stores that line the downtown square to the almost constantly-evolving live music scene, Denton often gets tagged as 'little Austin' for its focus upon arts and entertainment. The consistent influx of young people for the area universities adds to a forward-thinking 'college town' vibe, making the city an exceptional place to live and work.

Denton, TX
Population: 138,541

Ranked #197

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Denton, TX

Ranked #25

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Denton, TX

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Denton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Denton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denton is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denton?

The cheapest apartment in Denton is Hudson at Pecan Creek which is listed at $505, while the average apartment in Denton costs $2,015.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denton?

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 3,786 regular apartments in Denton 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 Denton?

Cheap apartments in Denton have an average cost of $500 which is $1,515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denton.

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