Cheap Homes for Rent in Collin County, TX from $500 (161 Rentals)

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property at 1619 Collin Dr

$649

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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1619 Collin Dr

AllenTX75002

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property at 3384 P Ave

$757

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$757
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$757

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3384 P Ave

PlanoTX75074

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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
property at 4320 S Legacy Dr

$1,000 - $1,385

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4320 S Legacy Dr

ProsperTX75078

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property at 601 Pearson Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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601 Pearson Ave

McKinneyTX75069

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property at 2400 Jupiter Rd

$1,250 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2400 Jupiter Rd

PlanoTX75074
property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,300

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$1,300
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 143, Unit 143

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 512 E Hazelwood St

$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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512 E Hazelwood St

PrincetonTX75407

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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 McKinney Village in the McKinney Greens neighborhood priced from $125. Merritt McGowan Manor Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $468. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McKinney VillageThe Foxx1BR,1BA$125
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$468
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$554
Patriot ParkB-12BR,2BA$644
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$735
The Park on PrestonA 31BR,1BA$772
The Versailles ApartmentsCaroline1BR,1BA$778
The BryantA31BR,1BA$800
Junction at 7760S1Studio,1BA$800
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collin County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Collin County apartment is the Hamilton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park starting at $2,395 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Villages of Melissa 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 MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Residences at Harrison ParkHamilton4BR,2.5BA$1.26
The Reserve at Arden ParkAshford3BR,2.5BA$1.27
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.19
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.31
Whitewing Flats2A2BR,2BA$1.22
Cross CreekTwo Bed / Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
The Hathaway At Willow BendA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.38
601 Drexel Street Units 1-8 (McKinney 15)1/11BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Collin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Collin County?

There are currently 756 Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX with pricing that ranges from $554 to $23,552. There are also 1995 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collin County ranging from $525 to $20,000.

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 $525 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,703.

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 $753 to $18,941, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $757 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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