Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garland Neighborhood of Garland, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Woodgate Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodgate Apartment

2914-3020 W Walnut StGarland, TX 75042
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Glenbrook Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Place

2121 S Glenbrook DrGarland, TX 75041
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1226 S Shiloh RdGarland, TX 75042
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Country Club Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Condos

1701-1713 E Centerville RdGarland, TX 75041
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Colonial Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

515 Flook StGarland, TX 75040
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Eastpointe Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe Station

2750 Broadway BlvdGarland, TX 75041
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Downtown Garland, Garland, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Garland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Garland area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Villa Del Rio priced from $861. Lovato has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Downtown Garland apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Del RioE1Studio,1BA$861
LovatoA11BR,1BA$910
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$990
ParkridgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Dell MarrDell Marr- Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Garland, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Garland area is the $1.54 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Cesera 55+ Apartments in the in the West Garland neighborhood starting from $1,519. The second greatest value Downtown Garland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Hampton Court starting at $1,199 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the West Garland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Garland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cesera 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Hampton Court2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
LovatoB12BR,1BA$1.55
Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Center1 Bedroom - A11BR,1BA$1.65
Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Station1 Bedroom - A31BR,1BA$1.93
El CastilloA11BR,1BA$1.68
Scott Gardens Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.65
The DraperA11BR,1BA$1.84
The CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.80
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Garland, Garland, TX

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Garland, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Garland Neighborhood in Garland, TX

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Garland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Garland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Garland is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Garland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Garland is Villa Del Rio which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in Downtown Garland costs $3,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Garland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Downtown Garland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Garland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Garland have an average cost of $226 which is $2,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Garland.

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