
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Ennis Place Apartments

606 W Main St

Oxford Square

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Ridgeway

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409 W Franklin St
Ellis County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ellis County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ellis County Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $1,220 | $1,660 |
Ellis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $775 | $2,779 |
Ellis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,197 | $3,125 |
Ellis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $1,300 | $3,770 |
Ellis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,650 | $6,340 |
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at ENNIS TRAILS priced from $558. Ennis Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ENNIS TRAILS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $558 |
Ennis Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Townhouse Apartments | A1 One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Willows Ennis | A3 - One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Ridgeway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
Magnolia View Apartments | Jane | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Blue Lake Villas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Bridgepoint | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,233 |
Emory on Grand | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
Ensign Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.39 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,637. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Oxford at Crossroads Centre starting at $1,700 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails | 4x2.5 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
Oxford at Crossroads Centre | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Bent Tree Townhomes | C2 3x2 Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Grace Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Silverton Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Living Oaks Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Hunter's Cove Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Willows Ennis | B1 - Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
ENNIS TRAILS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Magnolia View Apartments | Jane | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ellis County?
The cheapest apartment in Ellis County is ENNIS TRAILS which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in Ellis County costs $6,665.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ellis County?
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 19 regular apartments in Ellis County 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 Ellis County?
Cheap apartments in Ellis County have an average cost of $305 which is $6,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ellis County.
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