
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Town Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (39 Rentals)
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108 Mill Creek Dr

508 S Mesquite St

510 S Mesquite St, Unit B

510 S Mesquite St

Rose Street Apartments

307 Rose St

Vintage Pads

515 UTA Blvd, Unit 206
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Mitchell Apartments

308 S W St

Linda Vista Apartments

1105 UTA Blvd

Carriages

Tuscany Square

Sam Maverick Apartments

313 Rose St

Fielder Crossing
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404 Border Apartments

600 Grand Ave

412 Summit Ave

204 Hosack St

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811 S Mesquite St

Zen
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Atrium Gardens At Fielder Road

Woodwind

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Carriage Park

Chalet Apartments

South Campus Apartments

1728 Crestpoint Dr

1733 Crest Grove Dr
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605 McQueary St

508 Matt Ln

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College Town, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Town Studio Apartments | $1,189 | $574 | $1,485 |
| College Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $775 | $2,874 |
| College Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $700 | $3,479 |
| College Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $650 | $2,035 |
| College Town 4 Bedroom Apartments | $716 | $550 | $889 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Town Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available College Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Town area of Dallas, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Midtown Urban priced from $659. LIV+ Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable College Town apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Urban | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $659 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $715 |
| 811 S Mesquite St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Zen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Vintage Pads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| 101 Center | 4x4A | 4BR,4BA | $875 |
| Mitchell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Woodwind | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Town, TX
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Town area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington in the in the Central Arlington neighborhood starting from $715. The second greatest value College Town apartment is the B1 Model at 404 Border Apartments starting at $1,402 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the UTA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| 404 Border Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Midtown Urban | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Zen | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Maverick Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Carriages | 1x1R CH | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Linda Vista Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Across the Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 811 S Mesquite St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Town is under $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Town?
The cheapest apartment in College Town is 811 S Mesquite St which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in College Town costs $1,202.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Town?
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 214 regular apartments in College Town 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 College Town?
Cheap apartments in College Town have an average cost of $848 which is $354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Town.
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