Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garland Neighborhood of Garland, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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816 Ford St

GarlandTX75040
property at 306 Rita Dr

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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306 Rita Dr

GarlandTX75042

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Lovato
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lovato

1702-1802 Edgefield DrGarland, TX 75040
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Woodgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodgate

2914-3020 W Walnut StGarland, TX 75042
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Villa Del Rio
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Del Rio

1302 N Shiloh RdGarland, TX 75042
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Meadowlark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowlark Apartments

1226 S Shiloh RdGarland, TX 75042
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Dell Marr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dell Marr

410 N International 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

515 Flook StGarland, TX 75040
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Lavon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lavon

314 Castle DrGarland, TX 75040
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Eastpointe Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastpointe Station

2750 Broadway BlvdGarland, TX 75041
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Glenbrook Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenbrook Place

2121 S Glenbrook DrGarland, TX 75041
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Stoneleigh Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneleigh Place

2261 W Buckingham RdGarland, TX 75042
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City Square Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Square Lofts

705 W Avenue BGarland, TX 75040

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Regents Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regents Point

1813 W Walnut StGarland, TX 75042
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The Haylie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Haylie

724 W Miller RdGarland, TX 75041
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HomeTowne at Garland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HomeTowne at Garland

1802 Castle DrGarland, TX 75040
Senior Living
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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 1 Bed unit found at Lovato priced from $770. Parkridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Garland apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LovatoA11BR,1BA$770
ParkridgeStudioStudio,1BA$900
Dell MarrDell Marr- Studio Apartment - $985 ALL Utilitie...Studio,1BA$985
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Country Club Condos1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City StationStudio - E1Studio,1BA$1,087
The CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1,095
Woodgate1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,160
Scott Gardens Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Garland, TX

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Garland area is the $1.48 price per square foot B1 Model at The Draper in the in the West Garland neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Garland apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Country Club Condos starting at $1,235 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the 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 DraperB12BR,2BA$1.48
Country Club Condos2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Palladium Garland Senior LivingB12BR,2BA$1.57
The Cesera 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
LovatoA21BR,1BA$1.41
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Scott Gardens Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Woodgate1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
The CourtyardA11BR,1BA$1.73
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Garland, Garland, TX

Ranked #18

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Garland is Lovato which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Downtown Garland costs $1,600.

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 10 regular apartments in Downtown Garland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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