Cheap Homes for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (35 Rentals)

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property at 401 N 7th St
$1,400 - $1,450
2 Bedroom Rentals
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401 N 7th St

MidlothianTX76065

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property at 201 E 5th St
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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201 E 5th St, Unit TBD201

201 E 5th St
FerrisTX75125

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property at 1001 S Carlton St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1001 S Carlton St

EnnisTX75119
property at 537 Bluebird Ln
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,625
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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537 Bluebird Ln

Red OakTX75154

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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Garden Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $995. Silverton Village in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Silverton Village2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$999
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath B Upgraded (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,007
The WillowsA11BR,1BA$1,074
Townhouse ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,125
Red Oak Town Village ApartmentsA1- Post Oak1BR,1BA$1,150
Ennis Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,161
Blue Lake VillasClipper A11BR,1BA$1,174
The Ensign ApartmentsThe Bluebonnet (A4)1BR,1BA$1,180
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,579. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the C1 Model at Midlothian Meadows starting at $1,919 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Hunters Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.36
Midlothian MeadowsC13BR,2BA$1.54
Indian Creek ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.44
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.10
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Spyglass Of EnnisB22BR,2BA$1.56
Ennis Place Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Country Lane Seniors CommunityA11BR,1BA$1.69
Oxford at Crossroads CentreOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellis County?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX with pricing that ranges from $603 to $21,141. There are also 239 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellis County ranging from $525 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ellis County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ellis County ranges from $525 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,332.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ellis County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ellis County range from $1,199 to $13,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

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