Cheap Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX from $500 (210 Rentals)

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The Wexler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wexler

925 S Waterview DrRichardson, TX 75080
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Heather Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Glen

105 S Bowser RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Eastgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Apartments

101 N Bowser RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Central North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central North

340 Custer RdRichardson, TX 75080
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Arboretum Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arboretum Estates

411 Buckingham RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Camelot Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

1212 Hampshire LnRichardson, TX 75080
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Evergreen at Richardson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen at Richardson

3551 Northstar RdRichardson, TX 75082
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Block 24
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Block 24

2000 E Arapaho RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Richardson, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Richardson, 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 Richardson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Buckingham$12,940$750695

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Northside Apartments in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $665. The Everly in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $684. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$665
The EverlyA11BR,1BA$684
The BaxterA11BR,1BA$743
The EmersonA31BR,1BA$746
Eleven600A1-Signature1BR,1BA$749
Junction at 7760S3Studio,1BA$750
OasisS1Studio,1BA$750
Summerwood CoveA11BR,1BA$756
The MarionA11BR,1BA$756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $1.17 price per square foot Hartford Model at Huntington Townhomes in the in the Preston Hollow neighborhood starting from $1,527. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richardson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington TownhomesHartford3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.27
La MiradaB2R2BR,2BA$1.33
Oaks at Spring ValleyB22BR,2BA$1.33
Bosque Estates Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Eleven600B1-Premium2BR,2BA$1.33
The EverlyB5R2BR,2BA$1.29
Amber Dawn ApartmentsRadiance II2BR,2BA$1.42
Prestonwood Apartments HomesA21BR,1BA$1.39
Wyndham on the CreekA11BR,1BA$1.41

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Richardson Overview

Convenient to the greater Dallas region of the proud state of Texas, apartments in Richardson make a great place to kick up your boots and hang your hat. Brimming with job market growth and plenty of schooling options for working class families, this winning locale is unsurprisingly popular.

Why live in Richardson, TX?

Home to one of the largest collections of telecommunications industry in the world, as well as a large base of health care service, Richardson has much to offer in terms of gainful employment opportunities. The local university is held in high regard, and its student body helps lend a youthful energy to the city. With the excitement of Dallas just a hop and a jump away, Richardson apartments truly offer smaller town ambiance without sacrificing big city convenience.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richardson, TX

Ranked #15

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 Richardson, TX

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Richardson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richardson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richardson is under $756.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richardson?

The cheapest apartment in Richardson is The Everly which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Richardson costs $12,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richardson?

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 26 regular apartments in Richardson 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 Richardson?

Cheap apartments in Richardson have an average cost of $125 which is $12,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson.

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