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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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Carrollton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/01/2026

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$1,803$951419

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Davenport Apartments in the Preston Hollow neighborhood priced from $709. Champions of North Dallas in the Far North Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $728. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davenport ApartmentsPlan A41BR,1BA$709
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$728
Tides on TimberglenA11BR,1BA$759
The Versailles ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$787
Silver CreekA11BR,1BA$789
Sutton PlaceA1A The Oxford1BR,1BA$793
Trinity Village ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$794
Villas on Rosemeade East0x1-460Studio,1BA$799
Savannah at North Dallas ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Timbers Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.41 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 $1,989. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the The Dover Model at Winsted at Valley Ranch starting at $1,299 with a $1.28 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$1.41
Winsted at Valley RanchThe Dover1BR,1BA$1.28
Country Square ApartmentsDarlington2BR,1BA$1.32
18Eleven FrankfordB22BR,2BA$1.42
Tides on TimberglenB12BR,1BA$1.15
The Versailles ApartmentsEmery Townhomes1BR,1.5BA$1.41
Noel on the ParkwayA21BR,1BA$1.41
The Residence at North DallasA21BR,1BA$1.44
Champions of North DallasChampions A A1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.38
Davenport ApartmentsPlan A21BR,1BA$1.35

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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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Carrollton, TX

Ranked #7

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

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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 $805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrollton?

The cheapest apartment in Carrollton is Davenport Apartments which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in Carrollton costs $1,803.

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 48 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 $398 which is $1,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrollton.

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