Cheap Homes for Rent in Denton County, TX from $500 (166 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Denton County.

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 201, Unit 201

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, Unit 203

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201

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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, 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, 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 208, Unit 208

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201

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property at 818 Thomas St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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818 Thomas St

DentonTX76201
property at 304 Fulton St

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Fulton St, Unit B, Unit B

304 Fulton St
DentonTX76201
property at 518 W Sycamore St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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518 W Sycamore St

DentonTX76201

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property at 1110 Wilson St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1110 Wilson St

DentonTX76205
property at 27040 US-380

$975 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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27040 US-380

AubreyTX76227
property at 12005 US-380

$1,000 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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12005 US-380

AubreyTX76227

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property at 26850 US-380

$1,135

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26850 US-380

AubreyTX76227
property at 516 Mill St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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516 Mill St

DentonTX76205

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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 $629. 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$629
The Cluster ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
Lone Star Apartments1 Beroom - 464 sqft1BR,1BA$745
Cole Place1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$745
The HamptonsAshton - A11BR,1BA$789
Camino Del SolSeville1BR,1BA$790
RidgecrestA11BR,1BA$792
The Dominion Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton County, TX

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denton County area is the $0.42 price per square foot 1829 Lark Ln Model at 1829 Lark Ln, Unit 1829 lark ln in the in the Lewisville Flower Mound neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Denton County apartment is the Goodwin Model at Audra Townhomes starting at $1,949 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Paloma Creek South 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.
1829 Lark Ln, Unit 1829 lark ln1829 Lark Ln1BR,1BA$0.42
Audra TownhomesGoodwin4BR,2.5BA$1.20
Vintage RanchC13BR,2BA$1.21
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Tower Ridge ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.21
Bentley Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Large2BR,2BA$1.26
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.08
McKinney Park Apartments3-23BR,2BA$1.12
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Bent Tree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Denton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Denton County?

There are currently 968 Apartments for Rent in Denton County, TX with pricing that ranges from $500 to $22,496. There are also 1564 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Denton County ranging from $575 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 $575 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,099.

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 $9,184, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $559.

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