
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrollton Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX from $600 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Carrollton area of Carrollton.


1809-on-Cox

Arise Carrollton

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The Holden

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Greentree

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LYV Broadway

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Lux on Main

Sevilla Condos
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The Trails of Valley Ranch

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Waterford at Valley Ranch
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Downtown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Carrollton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carrollton Studio Apartments | $1,256 | $995 | $1,375 |
| Downtown Carrollton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $975 | $2,270 |
| Downtown Carrollton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,170 | $2,820 |
| Downtown Carrollton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,650 | $2,765 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Carrollton Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Carrollton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Carrollton area of Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ranch at Belt Line priced from $965. Arise Carrollton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,011. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrollton apartments for rent in Carrollton, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ranch at Belt Line | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Arise Carrollton | One Bedroom 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| The Holden | A1 Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Greentree | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| Metro at 1515 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrollton, TX
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrollton area is the $1.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Model at Arise Carrollton in the in the Parkview Villas neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Downtown Carrollton apartment is the B2 Model at The Trails of Valley Ranch starting at $1,534 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Valley Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Carrollton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Carrollton | Two Bedroom 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Trails of Valley Ranch | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Sevilla Condos | 2 Bed 2 Bath - upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Place at Briarcrest | bc_Q1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 1809-on-Cox | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Lexington at Valley Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Cantera Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Holden | A1 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Waterford at Valley Ranch | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Metro at 1515 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carrollton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrollton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Carrollton is under $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrollton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrollton is The Ranch at Belt Line which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrollton costs $8,202.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 25 regular apartments in Downtown Carrollton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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