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property at 301 W Main St

301 W Main St

MidlothianTX76065

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534 Canary 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 Lofts at Pecan Ridge & Sierra Vista in the Hunters Glen neighborhood priced from $894. Blue Lake Villas in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Pecan Ridge & Sierra VistaOne Bedroom Loft One Bath1BR,1BA$894
Blue Lake VillasA11BR,1BA$909
The Willows EnnisA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$964
RidgewayA11BR,1BA$982
Ennis Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Townhouse ApartmentsA3 One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,018
Emory on Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,094
The Julian at South PointeA11BR,1BA$1,156
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,179
Bluebonnet Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,186

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,530. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the C2 3x2 Flat Model at Bent Tree Townhomes starting at $1,387 with a $1.19 price per square foot . 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$1.33
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
The AudreyB22BR,2BA$1.65
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Spyglass Of EnnisB22BR,2BA$1.56
1306 Broadhead Rd, Unit unit B1306 Broadhead Rd2BR,1BA$1.65
RidgewayA11BR,1BA$1.60
Lofts at Pecan Ridge & Sierra VistaOne Bedroom Loft One Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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 $18,995. There are also 345 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ellis County ranging from $925 to $6,500.

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 $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,996.

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 $1,250 to $3,033, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $4,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,530.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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