
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Denton Neighborhood of Denton, TX from $500 (209 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Denton area of Denton.


Westview Heights at Denton

107 S Crawford St

Renaissance Courts Apartments

The Cluster Apartments

Residences at the Union

1301 Kendolph Dr, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

Cole Place

Lone Star Apartments

107 S Crawford St
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107 S Crawford St

2309 Kendolph Dr

Holly Tree

The Crossing Apartments

The Dominion Apartments

Pecan Grove Apartments

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Bonnie Green Apartments

The Vine RG LLC

2211 N Elm St

Camino Del Sol
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Ridgecrest

Oak Meadows

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1108 Neff St, Unit 3, Unit 3

2113 Paxton Way

Woodhill Apartments

2113 Paxton Way

1112 Eagle Dr

Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTON

Prairie Hollow Apartments

Canopy at South Lakes
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Westwind Apartments

1116 N Bell Ave

Centre Place Apartments

Struga Place

Oaks of Denton

Wolf Ridge Apartments

16Ten

University View Denton

2427 W Prairie St

2427 W Prairie St
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2427 W Prairie St

2427 W Prairie St, Unit Apt 107

Hampshire Apartments

107 S Crawford St

1408 Margie St

2507 Stella St

Sequoia Park Apartments

19Twenty Apartments

The Village Residences

The Loop
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Downtown Denton, Denton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Denton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Denton Studio Apartments | $1,118 | $699 | $1,738 |
| Downtown Denton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $602 | $2,095 |
| Downtown Denton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $500 | $2,855 |
| Downtown Denton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $500 | $3,509 |
| Downtown Denton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $629 | $1,949 |
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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. Forum Denton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Downtown Denton apartments for rent in Denton, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson at Pecan Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $505 |
| Forum Denton | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $629 |
| The Cluster Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Denton North 1 | Italy | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Lone Star Apartments | 1 Beroom - 464 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Cole Place | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Dominion Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Crossing Apartments | 1br/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Holly Tree | 1bd (Jr. Room) | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Vine RG LLC | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Denton, TX
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Denton area is the $1.19 price per square foot Goodstone Model at Audra Townhomes in the in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Downtown Denton apartment is the D - White Rose Model at Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments starting at $1,691 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audra Townhomes | Goodstone | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments | D - White Rose | 4BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Forum Denton | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.58 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | B1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| McKinney Park Apartments | 3-2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Vitae Residences | 1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 1030 SQFT | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Struga Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Bent Tree Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Veranda | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Dominion Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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!
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 $800.
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 $1,870.
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 703 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 $880 which is $990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Denton.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
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