Cheap Homes for Rent in Collin County, TX from $500 (196 Rentals)

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property at 1022 Rosewood St

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1022 Rosewood St

PrincetonTX75407

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property at 2400 Jupiter Rd

$1,200 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2400 Jupiter Rd

PlanoTX75074
property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 807 W Walnut St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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807 W Walnut St, Unit C4

807 W Walnut St
CelinaTX75009
property at 807 W Walnut St

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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807 W Walnut St, Unit C2

807 W Walnut St
CelinaTX75009

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Cheapest Available Collin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Collin County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $640. Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Provision at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$720
PalenciaE2Studio,1BA$799
The Landing at McCallumA11BR,1BA$800
Junction at 7760S1Studio,1BA$800
Veridian PlaceA11BR,1BA$842
Sutton PlaceA1A The Oxford1BR,1BA$860
The Edge ApartmentsStudio Bed Studio Bath1BR,1BA$869
Chatham Court and ReflectionsA1C1BR,1BA$881
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$894

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collin County area is the $1.27 price per square foot Jefferson Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Collin County apartment is the Essex Model at The Reserve at Arden Park starting at $2,099 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the West Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
The Reserve at Arden ParkEssex3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Bel Air OaksC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
Whitewing Flats2B2BR,2BA$1.10
Custer ParkB22BR,1BA$1.35
The Atlantic McKinney RanchB2A2BR,2BA$1.29
Tuscany VillasThe Verona2BR,2BA$1.31
Skyway Villas2x12BR,1BA$1.18
Redbud Trail ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.20
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Collin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Collin County?

There are currently 784 Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX with pricing that ranges from $623 to $35,674. There are also 2400 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collin County ranging from $535 to $18,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Collin County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Collin County ranges from $535 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,922.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Collin County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Collin County range from $1,246 to $35,674, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,147 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

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