
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX from $600 (261 Rentals)
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Fountains of Rosemeade

Country Square Apartments

Villa Siena

Keystone at Castle Hills

The Ranch at Belt Line

1809-on-Cox

Keller Oaks

Edentree

Arise Carrollton
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Indian Creek Apartments

The Tallows

The Holden

Greentree

The Hudson

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The Springs Of Indian Creek

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Wind Dance

The Place at Briarcrest

The Lochley

Ashford

Frankford Station

Spicewood Crossing

Switchyard

Brookbend
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Residences at the Collection

Keller Springs Crossing

The Colby at Castle Hills

Orchids of Carrollton

Wylder Square

Embry Apartment Homes

The Ellis

3440 E Rosemeade Pkwy

EVIVA Trinity Mills Station

Trails at Frankford Station
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Union at Carrollton Square

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MAA Hebron

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Meadows Apartments

Old Town Place

Walnut Creek Apartments

Hillside Community

Trinity Mills

Hebron Oaks
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Carrollton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carrollton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Carrollton Studio Apartments | $1,290 | $699 | $4,197 |
| Cheap Carrollton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $652 | $7,933 |
| Cheap Carrollton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $893 | $6,550 |
| Cheap Carrollton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,427 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Carrollton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $2,664 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX
Pricing Updated: 02/05/2026Current apartment rentals in the Carrollton, 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 Carrollton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carrollton | $6,244 | $975 | 388 |
Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone Falls Apartment Homes in the Platinum Corridor neighborhood priced from $652. Centerpoint Apartments in the Quail Creek North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Falls Apartment Homes | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $652 |
| Centerpoint Apartments | Angela | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Versailles Apartments | Brooke | 1BR,1BA | $726 |
| The Edge Apartments | Studio Bed Studio Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Davenport Apartments | Plan A3 | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Villas on Rosemeade East | 0x1-465 | Studio,1BA | $766 |
| 18Eleven Frankford | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Sutton Place | A1A The Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $796 |
| Savannah at North Dallas Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Trinity Village Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.32 price per square foot The Waterford Model at Winsted at Valley Ranch in the in the Valley Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the B2 Model at The Lochley starting at $1,484 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Parkview Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrollton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsted at Valley Ranch | The Waterford | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| The Lochley | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Country Square Apartments | Darlington | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Oaks Riverchase Apartments | 2 Bedroom - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| 18Eleven Frankford | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| The Chase Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Versailles Apartments | Emery Townhomes | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The Georgian | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Villages of Royal Lane | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Noel on the Parkway | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Carrollton Overview
Located in the northwest area of the Lone Star State, Carrollton apartments afford residents easy access to both the job market of Dallas as well as the college scene of Denton. A great place to raise a family as well as build a life, Carrollton is an ideal slice of Texas for those on the hunt for a new place to call home.
Why live in Carrollton, TX?
With the Texas job market ever-growing and the relative costs of living low, Carrollton makes an idea spot for consideration. The welcoming spirit of the Lone Star State is known the world over, and the big city amenities of nearby Dallas make Carrollton apartments a highly sought-after resource.
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Ranked #7
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carrollton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carrollton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carrollton is under $801.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrollton?
The cheapest apartment in Carrollton is Keystone Falls Apartment Homes which is listed at $652, while the average apartment in Carrollton costs $6,244.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carrollton?
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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton?
Cheap apartments in Carrollton have an average cost of $177 which is $6,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrollton.
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