Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood of McKinney, TX from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Ridgecrest, McKinney, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ridgecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgecrest area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at West Ridge Villas priced from $983. Orion Prosper Lakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Ridgecrest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$983
Orion Prosper Lakes ApartmentsZenitha1BR,1BA$1,045
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgecrest, TX

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridgecrest area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - MKT Model at West Ridge Villas in the in the Heights at Westridge neighborhood starting from $983. The second greatest value Ridgecrest apartment is the A2 Model at Greenhaven Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Village Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.17
Greenhaven ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.83
Storybook RanchA11BR,1BA$2.38
Orion Prosper Lakes ApartmentsAxis1BR,1BA$2.13
Regency Park ResidencesA1A1BR,1BA$1.98
Gray Branch ApartmentsEden1BR,1BA$1.96
Larkin Apartment HomesA2R1BR,1BA$1.93
Retreat at Stonebridge Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.68
Orion Prosper ApartmentsHalo1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgecrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridgecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Ridgecrest is West Ridge Villas which is listed at $983, while the average apartment in Ridgecrest costs $2,853.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridgecrest?

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 regular apartments in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?

Cheap apartments in Ridgecrest have an average cost of $114 which is $2,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridgecrest.

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