Cheap Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX from $400 (291 Rentals)

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property at 135 Springtree St

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135 Springtree St

DentonTX76209
property at 2309 Kendolph Dr

$775

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$775

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2309 Kendolph Dr

DentonTX76205

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400 Lakeview Blvd, Unit B
$800
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400 Lakeview Blvd, Unit B

400 Lakeview BlvdDenton, TX 76208
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Zodiac Apartments
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$800 - $900
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Zodiac Apartments

2500 W Hickory StDenton, TX 76201
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Hampshire Apartments
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$850 - $900
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Hampshire Apartments

2427 W Prairie StDenton, TX 76201
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Bonnie Green Apartments
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$895 - $1,300
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Bonnie Green Apartments

101-121 S Bonnie Brae StDenton, TX 76201
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property at 219 Bryan St

$950 - $1,950

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219 Bryan St

DentonTX76201

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denton, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Denton, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Denton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Denton$1,835$479248
Downtown Denton$2,700$479656
Rayzor Ranch$2,700$479116

Cheapest Available Denton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denton, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Forum Denton in the Denton neighborhood priced from $499. 2520 W Prairie St in the Eaglechase neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$499
2520 W Prairie St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Eagle Place ApartmentsStudio - 410 SFStudio,1BA$700
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
19Twenty ApartmentsA1 – A71BR,1BA$749
The Village ResidencesStudio Move-in Special! 2 Months Free!Studio,1BA$792
Haleigh Village Phase I & IIStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$795
Holly Tree1bd (Jr. Room)1BR,1BA$795
The Cluster ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Pecan Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Sherman Crossing in the in the Denton neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Denton apartment is the 400 Lakeview Blvd Model at 400 Lakeview Blvd, Unit B starting at $800 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Denton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Denton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sherman Crossing3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.11
400 Lakeview Blvd, Unit B400 Lakeview Blvd1BR,1.5BA$0.57
Park Place Denton4x44BR,4BA$0.45
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.50
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.08
Double Tree Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Loop2bd upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Vitae Residences1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 903 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.04
Ridge at North Texas, The2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$0.82

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Denton Overview

Considered a key part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, apartments in Denton offer convenience, an array of amenities and enough down-home Texas hospitality to last a lifetime. Bursting with truly unique shops and an eclectic, thriving arts scene, this sleepy college city is a great place to consider.

Why live in Denton, TX?

From the funky secondhand stores that line the downtown square to the almost constantly-evolving live music scene, Denton often gets tagged as 'little Austin' for its focus upon arts and entertainment. The consistent influx of young people for the area universities adds to a forward-thinking 'college town' vibe, making the city an exceptional place to live and work.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Denton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Denton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Denton is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denton?

The cheapest apartment in Denton is 2520 W Prairie St which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Denton costs $2,411.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Denton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 522 regular apartments in Denton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Denton?

Cheap apartments in Denton have an average cost of $750 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denton.

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