
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Original Town Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX from $600 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Original Town area of Carrollton.


The Ranch at Belt Line

1809-on-Cox

Arise Carrollton

The Holden

Greentree

Sevilla Condos

Union at Carrollton Square

Orchids of Carrollton
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Switchyard

EVIVA Trinity Mills Station

Frankford Station

Flats at Frankford Station

The Place at Briarcrest

Lakehill Townhomes

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LYV Broadway

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Country Club

1106 Jackson St

1516 Baxley St

2203 Salem Dr

2029 Springwood Pl, Unit A

2029 Springwood Pl

2121 Austin Dr

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Pasadena Apartments

14208 Heritage Cir
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Original Town, Carrollton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Original Town?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Town Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $995 | $1,541 |
| Original Town 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $914 | $2,369 |
| Original Town 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,200 | $3,250 |
| Original Town 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,650 | $1,823 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Original Town Neighborhood of Carrollton, TX.
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Cheapest Available Original Town Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Original Town area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ranch at Belt Line priced from $915. Arise Carrollton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,011. Here are the most affordable Original Town apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ranch at Belt Line | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Arise Carrollton | One Bedroom 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| The Holden | A1 Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Metro at 1515 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Greentree | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Sevilla Condos | 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Pasadena Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Cantera Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,193 |
| Union at Carrollton Square | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| EVIVA Trinity Mills Station | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Original Town, TX
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Original Town area is the $1.34 price per square foot 2 Bdrm 2.5 Bath Yard/Lake View Model at Lakehill Townhomes in the in the Parkview Villas neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Original Town apartment is the bc_Q1 Model at The Place at Briarcrest starting at $1,353 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Las Colinas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Original Town apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehill Townhomes | 2 Bdrm 2.5 Bath Yard/Lake View | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| The Place at Briarcrest | bc_Q1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Metro at 1515 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 1809-on-Cox | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Cantera Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Holden | A1 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Pasadena Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Arise Carrollton | One Bedroom 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Sevilla Condos | 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Greentree | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Best Local Schools in Original Town, Carrollton, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Original Town Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Original Town?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Original Town is under $1,260.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Original Town?
The cheapest apartment in Original Town is The Ranch at Belt Line which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Original Town costs $12,855.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Original Town?
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 16 regular apartments in Original Town that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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