Cheap Homes for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $900 (36 Rentals)

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525 George Hopper Rd, Unit 210

525 George Hopper Rd
MidlothianTX76065

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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 $1,025. Blue Lake Villas in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Blue Lake VillasA11BR,1BA$1,049
RidgewayA11BR,1BA$1,079
The WillowsA21BR,1BA$1,129
Pecan RidgeA-11BR,1BA$1,172
Emory on Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,176
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath B Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,194
The Hamilton at Garden ValleyA11BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,698. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the Richmond Model at Canvas at Midlothian starting at $2,299 with a $1.53 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$1.42
Canvas at MidlothianRichmond3BR,2BA$1.53
Waxahachie VillagePlan 122BR,2BA$1.44
508 W Baylor St, Unit Apt. B508 W Baylor St3BR,2BA$1.33
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Oxford at Crossroads CentreOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Blue Lake VillasA11BR,1BA$1.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellis County

What type of rentals are currently available in Ellis County?

There are currently 186 Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $11,708. There are also 278 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellis County ranging from $925 to $9,000.

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 $925 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,784.

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 $817 to $4,313, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,930 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,449.

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