
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arapacho Neighborhood of Richardson, TX from $600 (32 Rentals)
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Arapacho, Richardson, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arapacho?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Arapacho Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $705 | $1,860 |
Arapacho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $785 | $2,392 |
Arapacho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,100 | $2,915 |
Arapacho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,399 | $5,240 |
Arapacho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,110 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Arapacho Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arapacho area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at La Fortuna Apartments priced from $705. Esperanza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Arapacho apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Fortuna Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Esperanza Apartments | Tiger Lily | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Northwood Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $808 |
LAKESIDE ON SPRING VALLEY | A1 702sf 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Meadowcrest Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
MAA Highlands North | The Refuge | 1BR,1BA | $858 |
Cottonwood Dallas Apartments | Cottonwood - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Prestonwood Hillcrest Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Helios | E1 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arapacho, TX
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arapacho area is the $1.34 price per square foot 15860 El Estado Dr Model at 15860 El Estado Dr in the in the Northwood Hills neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Arapacho apartment is the Sunflower Model at Esperanza Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arapacho apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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15860 El Estado Dr | 15860 El Estado Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Esperanza Apartments | Sunflower | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Windham Chase | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - B2U | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Amber Dawn Apartments | Radiance II | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Tuscany at Goldmark Senior Living - 62+ Only | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
LAKESIDE ON SPRING VALLEY | B2 896sf 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
La Mirada | A1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Prestonwood Apartments Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Cutter's Point Apartment Homes | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
La Fortuna Apartments | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arapacho Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arapacho?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arapacho is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arapacho?
The cheapest apartment in Arapacho is Esperanza Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Arapacho costs $13,110.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arapacho?
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 23 regular apartments in Arapacho 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 Arapacho?
Cheap apartments in Arapacho have an average cost of $209 which is $12,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arapacho.
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