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Chateau Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

1505 E Beltline RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Meadows Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows Apartments

1402 Fannidella DrCarrollton, TX 75006
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Old Town Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Place

1506 School RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Hillside Community
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Community

1020 Raleigh DrCarrollton, TX 75007
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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

1834 E Peters Colony RdCarrollton, TX 75007
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Metro at 1515
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Metro at 1515

1515 Metrocrest DrCarrollton, TX 75006
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 12/28/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Carrollton$3,275$1,9002

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tides on Timberglen in the The Shops at Prestonwood neighborhood priced from $729. Davenport Apartments in the Preston Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $746. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides on TimberglenA21BR,1BA$729
Davenport ApartmentsPlan A31BR,1BA$746
The Versailles ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$782
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesGuadalupe1BR,1BA$788
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$789
Villas on Rosemeade East0x1-460Studio,1BA$790
Sutton PlaceA1A The Oxford1BR,1BA$793
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$799
Savannah at North Dallas ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Trinity Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath 1488 SqFt (1408 Net) Model at Carrollton Park Of North Dallas in the in the The Shops at Prestonwood neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the The Waterford Model at Winsted at Valley Ranch starting at $1,799 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Valley Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrollton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carrollton Park Of North Dallas3 Bed 2 Bath 1488 SqFt (1408 Net)3BR,2BA$1.44
Winsted at Valley RanchThe Waterford2BR,2BA$1.29
Turnberry Isle Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath B12BR,2BA$1.37
Country Square ApartmentsDarlington2BR,1BA$1.32
Tides on TimberglenB12BR,1BA$1.15
The Versailles ApartmentsEmery Townhomes1BR,1.5BA$1.42
The GeorgianA31BR,1BA$1.46
Davenport ApartmentsPlan A51BR,2BA$1.29
Noel on the ParkwayA21BR,1BA$1.41
Champions of North DallasChampions A A1 Upgraded1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carrollton, TX

Ranked #7

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carrollton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carrollton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carrollton is at Villas on Rosemeade East listed at $790.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carrollton Apartment is $729 at Tides on Timberglen.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carrollton is starting from $990 at City Limits Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carrollton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carrollton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Trails and starts from $1,548.

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