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Carrollton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrollton, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

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$3,275$1,9002

Cheapest Available Carrollton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrollton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Keystone Falls Apartment Homes in the Platinum Corridor neighborhood priced from $654. Centerpoint Apartments in the Quail Creek North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrollton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$654
Centerpoint ApartmentsAngelaStudio,1BA$699
The Versailles ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$716
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$748
The Edge ApartmentsStudio Bed Studio Bath1BR,1BA$750
The VincentA11BR,1BA$784
Villas on Rosemeade East0x1-460Studio,1BA$790
18Eleven FrankfordA11BR,1BA$790
Windridge On The ParkwayA51BR,1BA$792
The HamptonsAndover - A21BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrollton area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Waterford Model at Winsted at Valley Ranch in the in the Valley Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Carrollton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath B1 Model at Turnberry Isle Apartment Homes starting at $1,527 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Outer Farmers Brnch Addison Carrolton 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.
Winsted at Valley RanchThe Waterford2BR,2BA$1.26
Turnberry Isle Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath B12BR,2BA$1.43
Country Square ApartmentsDarlington2BR,1BA$1.32
18Eleven FrankfordB22BR,2BA$1.39
The Chase ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.39
Essence North Dallas1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.42
The Versailles ApartmentsEmery Townhomes1BR,1.5BA$1.38
Villages of Royal LaneA11BR,1BA$1.30
Tides on TimberglenA21BR,1BA$1.15
Noel on the ParkwayA21BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carrollton, TX

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrollton

What type of rentals are currently available in Carrollton?

There are currently 396 Apartments for Rent in Carrollton, TX with pricing that ranges from $654 to $16,972. There are also 502 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carrollton ranging from $850 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carrollton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carrollton ranges from $850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,802.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carrollton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carrollton range from $1,499 to $4,807, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,664.

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