Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX from $600 (240 Rentals)

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Chateau Apartments
1 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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Evergreen at Arbor Hills
2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen at Arbor Hills

2314 Parker RdCarrollton, TX 75010
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Old Town Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Old Town Place

1506 School RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

1834 E Peters Colony RdCarrollton, TX 75007

Carrollton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2025

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$10,130$930328

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a Studio unit found at Centerpoint Apartments in the Quail Creek North neighborhood priced from $699. Evergreen at Arbor Hills in the The Shops at Prestonwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centerpoint ApartmentsAngelaStudio,1BA$699
Evergreen at Arbor HillsB22BR,2BA$726
The EdgeA11BR,1BA$750
Addison Apartments at the ParkOne Bedroom A1ACT1BR,1BA$757
The Versailles ApartmentsCaroline1BR,1BA$778
Trinity Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$799
Tides on TimberglenA11BR,1BA$819
City Limits ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$840
The Residence at North DallasA11BR,1BA$856
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome (140% Income Restricted) Model at Greentree in the in the Las Colinas neighborhood starting from $1,639. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the B1 Income Restricted Model at Tivoli Apartments starting at $1,430 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Platinum Corridor 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.
Greentree2 Bed, 2 Bath Townhome (140% Income Restricted)2BR,2BA$1.41
Tivoli ApartmentsB1 Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.31
Allure North Dallas2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Indian Creek ApartmentsSorrel2BR,1BA$1.38
Evergreen at Arbor HillsB22BR,2BA$0.78
Eagle Creek ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.45
Hunters HillWindhaven2BR,1BA$1.39
The HoldenB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.42
Windridge On The ParkwayD52BR,1BA$1.45
BentonA21BR,1BA$1.44

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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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carrollton, TX

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrollton?

The cheapest apartment in Carrollton is The Edge which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Carrollton costs $10,130.

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 70 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 $523 which is $9,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrollton.

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