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Mission Eagle Pointe
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$1,065 - $2,105
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$1,008 - $2,048
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$57

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$1,065 - $2,105
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Mission Eagle Pointe

325-327 S Jupiter RdAllen, TX 75002
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Benton Pointe
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$1,169 - $2,004
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$1,102 - $1,937
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$67

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$1,169 - $2,004
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Benton Pointe

205 Benton DrAllen, TX 75013
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Twin Creeks Crossing
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$1,205 - $2,930
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$1,090 - $2,815
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$115

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$1,205 - $2,930
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Twin Creeks Crossing

1090 W Exchange PkyAllen, TX 75013
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Axis at Watters Creek
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$1,240 - $3,290
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$1,194 - $3,244
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$46

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$1,240 - $3,290
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Axis at Watters Creek

270 S Watters RdAllen, TX 75013
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The Carson at Twin Creeks
Rent Specials
$1,285 - $3,755
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$1,150 - $3,620
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$135

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$1,285 - $3,755
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The Carson at Twin Creeks

659 Junction DrAllen, TX 75013
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THE REFLECTION AT MONTGOMERY RIDGE
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$1,293 - $2,857
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$1,252 - $2,816
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$41

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$1,293 - $2,857
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THE REFLECTION AT MONTGOMERY RIDGE

1160 Montgomery BlvdAllen, TX 75013
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Settler's Gate
Rent Specials
$1,322 - $2,173
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$1,266 - $2,117
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$56

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$1,322 - $2,173
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Settler's Gate

1420 W McDermott DrAllen, TX 75013
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Alta Magnolia
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$1,345 - $2,885
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$1,225 - $2,765
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$120

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$1,345 - $2,885
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Alta Magnolia

1245 Blue Tractor LaneAllen, TX 75013
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Alta at The Farm
Rent Specials
$1,355 - $3,165
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$1,270 - $3,080
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$85

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$1,355 - $3,165
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Alta at The Farm

1287 Blue Tractor LnAllen, TX 75013
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Inkwell Watters Creek
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$1,367 - $5,378
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$1,306 - $5,317
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$61

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$1,367 - $5,378
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Inkwell Watters Creek

1175 Montgomery BlvdAllen, TX 75013
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eaves Twin Creeks
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eaves Twin Creeks

705 Bray Central DrAllen, TX 75013
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Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments
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$938 - $3,698
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$797 - $3,557
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$141

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$938 - $3,698
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Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments

7149 Van Tuyl PkyMcKinney, TX 75070
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The Gables of McKinney
$949 - $2,794
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$883 - $2,728
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$66

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$949 - $2,794
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The Gables of McKinney

1500 W Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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The Gio Apartments
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$983 - $5,926
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$974 - $5,917
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$9

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$983 - $5,926
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The Gio Apartments

1800 E Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75074
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Thornbury at Chase Oaks
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$1,008 - $2,300
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$885 - $2,177
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$123

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$1,008 - $2,300
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Thornbury at Chase Oaks

7101 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025
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Steeplechase Apartments
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$1,044 - $4,187
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$1,025 - $4,168
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$19

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$1,044 - $4,187
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Steeplechase Apartments

7301 Alma DrPlano, TX 75025
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Avalon at Chase Oaks
$1,050 - $2,400
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$843 - $2,193
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$207

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$1,050 - $2,400
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Avalon at Chase Oaks

801 Legacy DrPlano, TX 75023
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The Cortona
Rent Specials
$1,079 - $2,316
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$1,079 - $2,316

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$1,079 - $2,316
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The Cortona

325 Murray Farm DrFairview, TX 75069
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Jada Legacy Central
$1,080 - $3,484
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$1,040 - $3,444
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$40

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$1,080 - $3,484
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Jada Legacy Central

6501 Excellence WayPlano, TX 75023
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Bellevue at Spring Creek
Rent Specials
$1,099 - $2,005
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$1,034 - $1,940
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$65

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$1,099 - $2,005
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Bellevue at Spring Creek

2401 W Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75023
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Promenade Apartments
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$1,100 - $2,300
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$1,050 - $2,250
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$50

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$1,100 - $2,300
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Promenade Apartments

7200 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025
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Cyan Craig Ranch Apartments
$1,115 - $3,790
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$1,092 - $3,767
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$23

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$1,115 - $3,790
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Cyan Craig Ranch Apartments

7101 S Custer RdMcKinney, TX 75070
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El Lago
Rent Specials
$1,124 - $2,023
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$1,086 - $1,985
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$38

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$1,124 - $2,023
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El Lago

3400 Craig DrMcKinney, TX 75070
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Opal Legacy Central
$1,125 - $3,385
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$1,085 - $3,345
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$40

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$1,125 - $3,385
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Opal Legacy Central

6500 Excellence WayPlano, TX 75023
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Greenbriar Apartments
$1,130 - $1,401
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$1,110 - $1,381
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$20

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$1,130 - $1,401
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Greenbriar Apartments

1901 W Spring Creek PkyPlano, TX 75023
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Allen, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Allen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Allen, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakes of Eldorado in the McKinney Greens neighborhood priced from $899. Magnolia Ranch in the McKinney Greens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $954. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$899
Magnolia RanchA1F1BR,1BA$954
Parkside at Craig Ranch ApartmentsCascadeStudio,1BA$956
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$980
The Gio ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$983
1701 at EldoradoA11BR,1BA$990
Venue Craig RanchA11BR,1BA$997
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Hampton2BR,2BA$999
Saxon WoodsA11BR,1BA$1,006
The Gables of McKinney1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$1,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allen, TX

As of February 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allen area is the $1.49 price per square foot C2 Model at Aspire Mckinney Ranch in the in the Village Park neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Allen apartment is the Broadway Model at MAA Times Square starting at $1,720 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Twin Creeks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspire Mckinney RanchC23BR,2BA$1.49
MAA Times SquareBroadway2BR,2BA$1.41
Estancia At Ridgeview Ranch2 Bed 2 Bath 1130 SqFt (1130 Net)2BR,2BA$1.51
Country Lane Seniors McKinneyB2BR,1BA$1.49
301 GreenvilleB1 Premium2BR,2BA$1.39
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.26
Steeplechase ApartmentsA2 with Den2BR,1BA$1.53
Dove HollowB-22BR,1.5BA$1.53
Plaza At Chase OaksThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1.29
Soho ParkwayAloe1BR,1BA$1.31

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Allen Overview

Located in the northern suburb of Dallas is the affluent community of Allen, with a population of 94,179, according to the 2014 census. With its meticulous landscape and scenery, you will love the sights and sounds as well as living in one of our lovely apartments in Allen.

Why live in Allen, TX?

" Allen is a distinctive town, with more than 61 miles of paved hiking and biking trails. There are plenty of outdoor as well as indoor activities to keep people from being bored. In fact, Allen has received multiple awards from different landscaping enmities. It is a family-friendly region and the people who live here are professionals who have values and standards in regard to building a strong community. You will love the lush greenery and atmosphere of this beauty spot, when you live in one or our wonderful Allen apartments. "

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Allen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Allen is at Parkside at Craig Ranch Apartments listed at $954.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allen Apartment is $899 at Lakes of Eldorado.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Allen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allen is starting from $999 at Plaza At Chase Oaks.

What is the most affordable Allen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Allen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakes of Eldorado and starts from $1,359.

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