Cheap Homes for Rent in Denton County, TX from $500 (199 Rentals)

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property at 2309 Kendolph Dr

$775

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$775
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$775

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2309 Kendolph Dr

DentonTX76205
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 208

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 204

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 205

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 203

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 108

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201

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property at 716 W Mulberry St

$830

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$830
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$830

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 5

716 W Mulberry St, Unit 4

716 W Mulberry St
DentonTX76201
property at 904 1/2 Denton St

$925

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$925
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$925

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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904 1/2 Denton Street Unit

904 1/2 Denton St
DentonTX76201

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property at 900 McCormick St

$935

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$935
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$935

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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900 McCormick St, Unit #1

900 McCormick St
DentonTX76201
property at 1107 N Locust St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1107 N Locust St, Unit 3

1107 N Locust St
DentonTX76201
property at 27040 US-380

$975 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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27040 US-380

AubreyTX76227

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property at 721 Summers Ln

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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721 Summers Ln

Lake DallasTX75065
property at 12005 US-380

$1,000 - $1,389

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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12005 US-380

AubreyTX76227
property at 26850 US-380

$1,135

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26850 US-380

AubreyTX76227
property at 6824 Fryer St

$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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6824 Fryer St

The ColonyTX75056

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property at 904 Denton St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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904 Denton St

DentonTX76201
property at 904 Denton St

$1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

904 Denton St

DentonTX76201
property at 2526 Louise St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2526 Louise St, Unit A

2526 Louise St
DentonTX76201

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Cheapest Available Denton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denton County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hudson at Pecan Creek in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood priced from $505. Forum Denton in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$599
Arbors of Dentonc13BR,2BA$640
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
Lone Star Apartments1 Beroom - 464 sqft1BR,1BA$745
Residences at the Union0 bedroom 1 bathStudio,1BA$785
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$789
Keystone Falls Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$792
The Village ResidencesEFFStudio,1BA$792
The Crossing Apartments1br/1ba1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton County, TX

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denton County area is the $1.06 price per square foot Elm Model at The Veranda in the in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood starting from $1,683. The second greatest value Denton County apartment is the 4x4 Model at Park Place Denton starting at $709 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Denton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The VerandaElm4BR,2BA$1.06
Park Place Denton4x44BR,4BA$0.53
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.56
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB2 2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Country ParkThe Woodrose3BR,2BA$1.21
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Vitae Residences1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 903 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.04
Valley Ridge Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.14
Ridge at North Texas, The2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$0.82
The Cluster Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome 740 sqft.1BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Denton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Denton County?

There are currently 991 Apartments for Rent in Denton County, TX with pricing that ranges from $500 to $23,157. There are also 1617 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Denton County ranging from $550 to $20,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Denton County ranges from $550 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,705.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Denton County range from $500 to $16,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,545 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $510.

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.

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

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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