Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Denton Neighborhood of Denton, TX from $500 (155 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$629
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
Camino Del SolSeville1BR,1BA$749
The Crossing Apartments1br/1ba1BR,1BA$795
Holly Tree1bd (Jr. Room)1BR,1BA$795
Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTONCharlotte Place- Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$799
Residences at the Union1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
The Vine RG LLCEfficiency1BR,1BA$800
The Village Residences1/1 Bedroom Move-in Special! $163 off each mont...1BR,1BA$817

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Denton, TX

As of November 15, 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 3x3 Model at Forum Denton starting at $729 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Wheeler Ridge 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
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.58
The VerandaCypress3BR,2BA$1.01
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.08
Hollyhills ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.29
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
McKinney Park Apartments2-22BR,2BA$1.30
Park Place2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.12
803 Oakland St, Unit 1803 Oakland St2BR,1BA$1.03
Denton GroveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 $817.

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 $1,995.

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 742 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 $865 which is $1,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Denton.

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