Cheap Homes for Rent in Collin County, TX from $500 (292 Rentals)

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property at 1650 Palladio Loop
$700

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Base Rent$700
Total Monthly Price$700
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1650 Palladio Loop

PrincetonTX75407
property at 4005 Overdowns Dr
$800

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Base Rent$800
Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

4005 Overdowns Dr

PlanoTX75023
property at 2312 Orchid Dr
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

2312 Orchid Dr

McKinneyTX75072

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property at 4320 S Legacy Dr
$1,000 - $1,025
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4320 S Legacy Dr

ProsperTX75078
property at 4400 Prairie Xing
$1,039 - $1,399
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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4400 Prairie Xing

ProsperTX75078
property at 1340 Co Rd 1106
$1,046 - $1,631
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1340 Co Rd 1106

AnnaTX75409
property at 300 Willow Grv Wy
$980 - $1,485
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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300 Willow Grv Wy

MelissaTX75454
property at 6300 Co Rd 124
$1,099 - $1,579
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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6300 Co Rd 124

McKinneyTX75071

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property at 929 Meadow Mead Dr
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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929 Meadow Mead Dr

AllenTX75002

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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 Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood priced from $627. Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provision at MelissaA1-301BR,1BA$627
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$650
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesB12BR,1BA$757
Champions of North DallasChampions A A31BR,1BA$759
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$789
The BryantA21BR,1BA$789
Junction at 7760A81BR,1BA$805
Sutton PlaceA1A The Oxford1BR,1BA$809
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collin County area is the $1.32 price per square foot TH 10 Model at Village at Lexington Ranch in the in the Heights at Westridge neighborhood starting from $3,535. The second greatest value Collin County apartment is the Jefferson Model at The Townhomes at Monticello starting at $2,500 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Forest Grove 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.
Village at Lexington RanchTH 103BR,3.5BA$1.32
The Townhomes at MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
The Atlantic McKinney RanchC2A3BR,2BA$1.29
Bel Air OaksC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
MAA Times SquareBroadway2BR,2BA$1.28
1701 at EldoradoB22BR,2BA$1.28
Whitewing Flats1B1BR,1BA$1.17
Bristol Apartment LivingB12BR,2BA$1.27
Skyway Villas2x12BR,1BA$1.18
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 795 Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX with pricing that ranges from $623 to $35,674. There are also 2317 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collin County ranging from $500 to $25,000.

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 $500 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,734.

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 $850 to $9,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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