Cheap Homes for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 301 W Main St

$650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

301 W Main St

MidlothianTX76065

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property at 201 E 5th St

$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

201 E 5th St

FerrisTX75125

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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 The Willows Ennis in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $964. Emerald Garden Apartments in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows EnnisA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$964
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Park at Heritage HillsA31BR,1BA$1,182
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of January 24, 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 $2,696. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Oxford at Crossroads Centre starting at $1,750 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Buffalo Ridge 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
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Country Lane Seniors CommunityB12BR,1BA$1.49
Spyglass Of EnnisB22BR,2BA$1.36
Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
RidgewayB12BR,1.5BA$1.44
Pecan RidgeB-12BR,2BA$1.47
Emerald Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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 $600 to $14,850. There are also 292 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellis County ranging from $650 to $5,100.

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 $650 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,271.

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 $1,387 to $5,099, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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