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property at 219 Fry St

$895 - $1,195

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219 Fry St

DentonTX76201

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property at 1108 N Elm St

$975 - $1,095

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1108 N Elm St

DentonTX76201

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Denton, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denton, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/21/2026

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
Downtown Denton$2,199$5051010
Rayzor Ranch$2,449$795331
Uptown Denton$2,449$602489

Cheapest Available Denton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Denton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hudson at Pecan Creek in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood priced from $505. Ridge at North Texas, The in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Ridge at North Texas, The4x2 Classic4BR,2BA$579
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$629
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
The Crossing Apartments1br/1ba1BR,1BA$795
Holly Tree1bd (Jr. Room)1BR,1BA$795
Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTONCharlotte PlaceStudio,1BA$795
The Vine RG LLCEfficiency1BR,1BA$800
Oak Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$841
The Cluster ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denton area is the $1.11 price per square foot C1 3x1.5 Model at Forest Ridge Apartments in the in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Denton apartment is the C1 Model at Vintage Ranch starting at $1,635 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Lantana Bellaire 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.
Forest Ridge ApartmentsC1 3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.11
Vintage RanchC13BR,2BA$1.21
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Vitae Residences1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 1030 SQFT2BR,2BA$0.78
Woodhill Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
2507 Stella St, Unit 2507 Stella Stret2507 Stella St2BR,1BA$1.08
Coronado North ApartmentsSpinnaker2BR,2BA$1.13
Park Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$0.70

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Denton?

The cheapest apartment in Denton is Hudson at Pecan Creek which is listed at $505, while the average apartment in Denton costs $2,365.

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 1,145 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 $967 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Denton.

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