
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Denton Neighborhood of Denton, TX from $465 (226 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Denton area of Denton.


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Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTON

2520 W Prairie St

Residences at the Union

University View Denton

1408 Margie St

118 Bernard St

Pecan Grove Apartments

The Village Residences
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1108 Neff St, Unit 3

16Ten

The Vine RG LLC

2427 W Prairie St

2427 W Prairie St

2427 W Prairie St, Unit Apt 107

2427 W Prairie St

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Hampshire Apartments

Camino Del Sol
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2113 Paxton Way

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Oak Meadows

The Crossing Apartments

Oaks of Denton

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Bonnie Green Apartments
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The Cluster Apartments

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1108 Coit St, Unit Apartment behind house

Double Tree Apartments

Square 9

1010 W Prairie St

1808-1808 Bolivar St

WatersEdge Apartments

Lana
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903 Haynes Street, Unit A

615-617 Roberts St

Country Park

Cooper Denton

Lofts on Scripture

Aspire

715 W Hickory St

Holly Tree

Cole Place

SEVEN TWELVE LOFTS
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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 | $1,082 | $695 | $1,688 |
| Downtown Denton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $677 | $2,485 |
| Downtown Denton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $599 | $3,560 |
| Downtown Denton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $489 | $3,764 |
| Downtown Denton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $499 | $3,066 |
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There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Denton Neighborhood of Denton, TX.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Arbors of Denton priced from $489. Forum Denton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable Downtown Denton apartments for rent in Denton, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors of Denton | c1 | 3BR,2BA | $489 |
| Forum Denton | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $499 |
| 19Twenty Apartments | A1 – A7 | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Concrete Jungle Properties-DENTON | Edge | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| University View Denton | 1x1 Morrison | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Denton North 1 | Italy | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Pecan Grove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Village Residences | Studio Move-in Special! 2 Months Free! | Studio,1BA | $792 |
| Haleigh Village Phase I & II | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Denton, TX
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Denton area is the $1.06 price per square foot Baystone (AU1700) Model at Audra Townhomes in the in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Downtown Denton apartment is the 3x3 - VIP Model at Midtown 905 starting at $749 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Denton 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 | Baystone (AU1700) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| Midtown 905 | 3x3 - VIP | 3BR,3BA | $0.62 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | B1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 19Twenty Apartments | C1,C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Double Tree Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Sycamore Place Townhomes | 2 BR / 2.5 BA 1100 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
| Astoria | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Austin Villas Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Gateway at Denton | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| 2404 Louise St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Denton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Denton is 19Twenty Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Downtown Denton costs $1,388.
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 402 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 $647 which is $741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Denton.
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