Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrollton Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Lux on Main
$1,394 - $2,586
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Lux on Main

1011 S Main StCarrollton, TX 75006
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LYV Broadway
$1,606 - $2,976
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LYV Broadway

1415 S Broadway StCarrollton, TX 75006
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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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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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Josey Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Josey Place Apartments

1845 N Josey LnCarrollton, TX 75006
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Country Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club

1705 Metrocrest DrCarrollton, TX 75006
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Pasadena Apartments
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$951 - $1,803
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Pasadena Apartments

2706 Cookscreek PlFarmers Branch, TX 75234
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Aventura Cimarron
$1,235 - $5,276
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Aventura Cimarron

101 Cimarron TrlIrving, TX 75063
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Mustang Station
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$1,378 - $4,296
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Mustang Station

2500 Pepperwood StFarmers Branch, TX 75234
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Villa Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Gardens

2730 Fyke RdFarmers Branch, TX 75234
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Downtown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX Local Guide

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 Waterford at Valley Ranch priced from $888. Pasadena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $951. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrollton apartments for rent in Carrollton, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford at Valley Ranch1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$888
Pasadena ApartmentsEffStudio,1BA$951
The HoldenA1 Traditional1BR,1BA$980
Arise CarrolltonOne Bedroom 11BR,1BA$999
Metro at 15151 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,059
Greentree1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,080
Sevilla Condos1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,105
The Ranch at Belt LineA2C1BR,1BA$1,125
Cantera Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,153
Aventura CimarronA1R1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrollton, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrollton area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Waterford at Valley Ranch in the in the Valley Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Carrollton apartment is the B1 Model at Valley Trails Apartments starting at $1,402 with a $1.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterford at Valley Ranch3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
Valley Trails ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.62
The Place at Briarcrestbc_Q12BR,1BA$1.49
Metro at 15152 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.70
1809-on-Cox2BR2BR,1BA$1.69
Cantera Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.62
The HoldenA1 Modern1BR,1BA$1.49
Arise CarrolltonOne Bedroom 11BR,1BA$1.51
Sevilla Condos1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Pasadena ApartmentsEffStudio ,1BA$1.82

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Downtown Carrollton, Carrollton, TX

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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 $1,235.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrollton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrollton is Waterford at Valley Ranch which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrollton costs $1,732.

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 8 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Carrollton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Carrollton have an average cost of $840 which is $892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Carrollton.

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