Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Denton Neighborhood of Denton, TX from $500 (126 Rentals)

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Downtown Denton, Denton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Denton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Denton area of Denton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hudson at Pecan Creek priced from $505. Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTON has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Downtown Denton apartments for rent in Denton, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTONEdge1BR,1BA$799
Oak Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$817
Haleigh Village I & IIStudioStudio,1BA$825
Prairie Hollow ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$860
16Ten EastAStudio,1BA$875
Zodiac ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Pecan Grove ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
Wolf Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Emerald Lane1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Denton, TX

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Denton area is the $0.41 price per square foot Unit 1 Model at 1500 N Ruddell St in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Downtown Denton apartment is the Goodwin Model at Audra Townhomes starting at $2,199 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Denton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1500 N Ruddell StUnit 13BR,2BA$0.41
Audra TownhomesGoodwin4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Longhorn Cove TownhomesFort Worth3BR,2BA$1.39
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB2 2x22BR,2BA$1.19
19Twenty ApartmentsC1,C23BR,2BA$1.34
Pecan Creek on McKinney ApartmentsRed Rose3BR,2BA$1.32
The Loop3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1100 Square Feet3BR,2BA$1.32
Hollyhills ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.34
Vitae Residences1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 903 SQFT2BR,2BA$0.94
Pebblebrook Parkside1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.34

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Central Denton, TX. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Denton Neighborhood in Denton, TX

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Denton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Denton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Denton is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Denton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Denton is Hudson at Pecan Creek which is listed at $505, while the average apartment in Downtown Denton costs $1,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 201 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Denton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Denton have an average cost of $387 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Denton.

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