Cheap Homes for Rent in Denton, TX from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 819 S Welch St

$550

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$550

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4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

819 S Welch St

DentonTX76201
property at 2309 Kendolph Dr

$775

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$775

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$775

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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2309 Kendolph Dr

DentonTX76205
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 208, Unit 208

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 204, Unit 204

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 205, Unit 205

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 203, Unit 203

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201
property at 2526 W Prairie St

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2526 W Prairie St, Unit 108, Unit 108

2526 W Prairie St
DentonTX76201

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property at 900 McCormick St

$935

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$935

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$935

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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900 McCormick St, Unit #1, Unit #1

900 McCormick St
DentonTX76201
property at 304 Fulton St

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Fulton St, Unit B, Unit B

304 Fulton St
DentonTX76201
property at 518 W Sycamore St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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518 W Sycamore St

DentonTX76201

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property at 902 Denton St

$1,195

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$1,195

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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902 Denton St, Unit 904, Unit 904

902 Denton St
DentonTX76201
property at 904 Denton St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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904 Denton St

DentonTX76201
property at 902 Denton St

$1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

902 Denton St

DentonTX76201

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property at 904 Denton St

$1,195

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Available Jul 10

904 Denton St

DentonTX76201
property at 521 W Collins St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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521 W Collins St

DentonTX76201
property at 2526 Louise St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2526 Louise St, Unit A, Unit A

2526 Louise St
DentonTX76201

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property at 218 N Texas Blvd

$1,299 - $1,599

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218 N Texas Blvd

DentonTX76201

Denton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Denton, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

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$2,050$500922
Rayzor Ranch$2,449$500230
Uptown Denton$2,449$500399

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. Forum Denton in the Wheeler Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Denton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$505
Forum Denton4x44BR,4BA$629
Arbors of Dentonc13BR,2BA$640
Denton North 1Italy1BR,1BA$700
Residences at the Union0 bedroom 1 bathStudio,1BA$785
The Crossing Apartments1br/1ba1BR,1BA$795
Holly Tree1bd (Jr. Room)1BR,1BA$795
Cole Place1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$795
16TenASRStudio,1BA$800
The Loop1bd upstairs1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Denton area is the $0.65 price per square foot 4x4 Premium Model at Park Place Denton in the in the Downtown Denton neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value 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 Denton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Place Denton4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.65
Forum Denton3x33BR,3BA$0.58
Hollyhills ApartmentsB2 2x2.5 TH2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Forest Ridge ApartmentsB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.08
McKinney Park Apartments3-23BR,2BA$1.12
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Bent Tree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
The Loop2bd upgrade2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Vitae Residences1 Room of a 2 BR unit, 903 SQFT2BR,2BA$1.04
Ridge at North Texas, The2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Denton

What type of rentals are currently available in Denton?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in Denton, TX with pricing that ranges from $500 to $16,104. There are also 462 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Denton ranging from $550 to $9,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Denton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Denton ranges from $550 to $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,160.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Denton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Denton range from $500 to $13,872, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $549.

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