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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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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

1834 E Peters Colony RdCarrollton, 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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Hillside Community
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Community

1020 Raleigh DrCarrollton, TX 75007
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Trinity Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Mills

2750 E Trinity Mills RdCarrollton, TX 75006
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Summit Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Park

1050 Park AveCarrollton, 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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Beyond Big D: The Ultimate Renter's Guide to 5 Key Cities in the DFW Area

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Carrollton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/20/2026

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$1,743$914285

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a Studio unit found at Addison Apartments at the Park in the Parkview Villas neighborhood priced from $694. The Hamptons in the Far North Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison Apartments at the ParkStudio E1CTStudio,1BA$694
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$774
TwentyFive25A21BR,1BA$799
Vail VillageEFF3 UG1BR,1BA$800
Champions of North DallasChampions B A31BR,1BA$804
Timberglen ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$830
Villas on Rosemeade East1x1-6501BR,1BA$844
Eagle Creek ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$845
The Retreat @ 3737Plan A1BR,1BA$849
Frankford Flats ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.30 price per square foot B1 Model at Noel on the Parkway in the in the Preston Hollow neighborhood starting from $1,432. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the B1: 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Allure North Dallas starting at $1,468 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Far North Dallas 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.
Noel on the ParkwayB12BR,2BA$1.30
Allure North DallasB1: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Carrollton Park Of North Dallas2 Bed 2 Bath 1084 SqFt (1012 Net)2BR,2BA$1.37
Indian Creek ApartmentsBluebonnet1BR,1BA$1.43
Trinity Village ApartmentsC2BR,2BA$1.40
Wray North DallasB12BR,1BA$1.33
The Place at Briarcrestbc_Q12BR,1BA$1.45
Keller Oaks2.1A2BR,1BA$1.46
The Willows on Rosemeade1 Bed 1 Bath - A31BR,1BA$1.42
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

Learn about the best Dallas neighborhoods for student renters by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrollton?

The cheapest apartment in Carrollton is Addison Apartments at the Park which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Carrollton costs $1,743.

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 9 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 $762 which is $981 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrollton.

Expert Rental Resources

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