Cheap Homes for Rent in Collin County, TX from $500 (174 Rentals)

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property at 1022 Rosewood St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1022 Rosewood St

PrincetonTX75407
property at 2720 Westridge Dr

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2720 Westridge Dr

PlanoTX75075
property at 4320 S Legacy Dr

$1,000 - $1,399

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4320 S Legacy Dr

ProsperTX75078
property at 1340 Co Rd 1106

$1,046 - $1,631

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1340 Co Rd 1106

AnnaTX75409

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property at 601 Pearson Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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601 Pearson Ave

McKinneyTX75069
property at 17926 Hillcrest Rd

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17926 Hillcrest Rd

DallasTX75252

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property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 2400 Jupiter Rd

$1,250 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2400 Jupiter Rd

PlanoTX75074

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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 Merritt McGowan Manor Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $598. 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
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$598
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$640
The VincentA31BR,1BA$713
The Edge ApartmentsStudio Bed Studio Bath1BR,1BA$744
The Landing at McCallumA21BR,1BA$800
Junction at 7760S2Studio,1BA$800
The BryantA31BR,1BA$814
Sutton PlaceA1B The Cambridge1BR,1BA$842
Villas on Rosemeade East0x1-460Studio,1BA$849
The Park on PrestonA 11BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collin County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Hillside Model at The Retreat at Honey Creek in the in the Allen McKinney neighborhood starting from $2,599. 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.
The Retreat at Honey CreekHillside4BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Townhomes at MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.16
Shiloh ParkCorpus Christi Renovated2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.13
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.26
The Atlantic McKinney RanchA1A1BR,1BA$1.24
Buffalo Ranch ApartmentsB-12BR,1BA$1.22
West Ridge Villas1 Bedroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.25
Merritt McGowan Manor HomesA11BR,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Collin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Collin County?

There are currently 769 Apartments for Rent in Collin County, TX with pricing that ranges from $554 to $27,850. There are also 2106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collin County ranging from $500 to $23,000.

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 $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,523.

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 $27,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.