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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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Metro at 1515
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Metro at 1515

1515 Metrocrest DrCarrollton, TX 75006
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Hebron Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hebron Oaks

1930 E Hebron PkyCarrollton, TX 75007

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Peters Colony
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peters Colony

1810 E Peters Colony RdCarrollton, 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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Hillside Community
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Community

1020 Raleigh DrCarrollton, TX 75007
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Summit Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Park

1050 Park AveCarrollton, TX 75006
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Trinity Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Mills

2750 E Trinity Mills RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Trinity Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Crossing

2522 E Trinity Mills RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Carrollton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/29/2026

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$12,591$914299

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Vincent in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $713. Addison Apartments at the Park in the Parkview Villas 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
The VincentA31BR,1BA$713
Addison Apartments at the ParkOne Bedroom A1ARW1BR,1BA$746
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$789
Champions of North DallasChampions B A31BR,1BA$794
TwentyFive25A21BR,1BA$799
Vail VillageEFF31BR,1BA$800
Sutton PlaceA1B The Cambridge1BR,1BA$814
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$825
Villas on Rosemeade East1x1-6501BR,1BA$844
Eagle Creek ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 1119 SqFt (1076 Net) Model at Carrollton Park Of North Dallas in the in the The Shops at Prestonwood neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the Granbury Model at Embry Apartment Homes starting at $1,354 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Bent Tree 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 Dallas2 Bed 2 Bath 1119 SqFt (1076 Net)2BR,2BA$1.39
Embry Apartment HomesGranbury2BR,2BA$1.43
Indian Creek ApartmentsBluebonnet1BR,1BA$1.46
Frankford Flats ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.40
Trinity Village ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1.40
Keller Oaks2.1A2BR,1BA$1.42
Villas on Rosemeade East2x1-8202BR,1BA$1.43
Noel on the ParkwayA31BR,1BA$1.37
BentonA11BR,1BA$1.44
Champions of North DallasChampions B A2 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.41

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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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

2.5
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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 Eagle Creek Apartments listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carrollton Apartment is $734 at Addison Apartments at the Park.

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 $1,015 at 18Eleven Frankford.

What is the most affordable Carrollton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carrollton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villages of Royal Lane and starts from $1,499.

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