
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX from $500 (60 Rentals)
Rental terms in Richardson as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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The Collins

Falls on Clearwood Apartments

SYNC CityLine

Axis 110

Royal Arms

Villages At Clear Springs

Canterbury Courts

Foundation at Cityline

Breckinridge Point
Dallas's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Brick Row Apartments

GreenVue

The Flats at Palisades

Cue Galatyn Station

The Everly

Summerwood Cove

The Emerson

Tides at North Dallas

Tides on Esperanza

The Bryant

Ninety-Nine44 on Walnut

Eleven600

Tides at Royal Lane North

Prime at Lake Highlands

75 West

Chatham Court and Reflections

Creekside on the Green

The Callie

Watersong Villas Town homes & Apartments

Collin Creek

The Courtyard

Bel Air Downtown

The Pavilions

Link at Plano

Churchill on the Park

Infinity on the Point

Centric One90

7900 at Park Central

Furnished Studio-Dallas - Coit Road
Richardson, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richardson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Richardson Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $705 | $3,665 |
Richardson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $710 | $6,339 |
Richardson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,001 | $6,529 |
Richardson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,128 | $10,000+ |
Richardson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,622 | $2,711 | $10,000+ |
Richardson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,431 | $5,850 | $10,000+ |
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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 $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richardson?
The cheapest apartment in Richardson is 11824 Leisure Dr which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Richardson costs $7,660.
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 163 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 $109 which is $7,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX
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Dallas is a vibrant, dynamic city that offers no shortage of opportunities and a high quality of living for young professionals, families, and retirees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.