
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Ridge Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX from $600 (139 Rentals)
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18Eleven Frankford

The Tallows

Edentree

Indian Creek Apartments

Fieldcrest Apartments

Marbella Villas at Indian Creek

Wylder Square

Wind Dance

Villa Siena
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3440 E Rosemeade Pkwy

Keystone at Castle Hills

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The Colby at Castle Hills

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The Ellis

MAA Hebron

Atlas Point at Prestonwood, 55+ Apartments

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Avenida Carrollton

Diamond Flats

2118 Cedarcrest Dr

4689 Mustang Pkwy, Unit 3114
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2026 Greenview Dr

2032 Cedarwood Dr

4689 Mustang Pkwy, Unit 2211

2918 Rayswood Dr

Hebron Oaks

Peters Colony

Bella Vista

Hillside Community

Waterford at the Park Apartments

Windsor Castle Hills
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Evergreen at Arbor Hills

Windsor Mustang Park

Galleria Townhomes

Hebron Trails

Emerson at Rosemeade Park

2700 Old Denton Rd

Rosemeade Townhomes

Centerpoint Apartments

The Residence at North Dallas

Spring Parc
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Sutton Place

Villas on Rosemeade East

The Hamptons

Savannah at North Dallas Apartments

Keystone Falls Apartment Homes

The Edge Apartments

Windhaven Park

Eagle Creek Apartments

Frankford Flats Apartments

Slate Dallas
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Meadow Ridge, Carrollton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadow Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $699 | $2,321 |
| Meadow Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $733 | $5,239 |
| Meadow Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $1,101 | $6,517 |
| Meadow Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,488 | $6,230 |
| Meadow Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,345 | $3,420 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 139 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Meadow Ridge Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX.
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Cheapest Available Meadow Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Ridge area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Parc priced from $735. Villas on Rosemeade East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Meadow Ridge apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Parc | A2CF | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Villas on Rosemeade East | 0x1-460 | Studio,1BA | $774 |
| The Hamptons | Ashton - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Sutton Place | A1A The Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| Keystone Falls Apartment Homes | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| Windhaven Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Eagle Creek Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Edge Apartments | Studio Bed Studio Bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Slate Dallas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Silver Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Ridge, TX
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadow Ridge area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath 1084 SqFt (1012 Net) Model at Carrollton Park Of North Dallas in the in the The Shops at Prestonwood neighborhood starting from $1,363. The second greatest value Meadow Ridge apartment is the 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) Model at Essence North Dallas starting at $1,220 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Far North Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadow Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Park Of North Dallas | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1084 SqFt (1012 Net) | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Essence North Dallas | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Hunters Hill | Windhaven | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Timberglen Apartments | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 18Eleven Frankford | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Slate Dallas | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Timbers Apartment Homes | A3P | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Bentley Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Benton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Spring Parc | A1CF | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Meadow Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Meadow Ridge is under $875.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadow Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Meadow Ridge is Spring Parc which is listed at $735, while the average apartment in Meadow Ridge costs $6,689.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadow Ridge?
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 486 regular apartments in Meadow Ridge 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 Meadow Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Meadow Ridge have an average cost of $283 which is $6,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Ridge.
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