Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garland Neighborhood of Garland, TX from $400 (55 Rentals)

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property at 816 Ford St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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816 Ford St

GarlandTX75040

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property at 917 Montclair Dr

$1,780

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$1,769
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$11

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$1,780

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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917 Montclair Dr

GarlandTX75040
property at 2506 High Hollow Dr

$1,795

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$1,650
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,795

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2506 High Hollow Dr

GarlandTX75041
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Lovato
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lovato

1702-1802 Edgefield DrGarland, TX 75040
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Woodgate Apartment
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodgate Apartment

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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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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Lavon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lavon

314 Castle DrGarland, TX 75040
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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
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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 $890. The Courtyard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Downtown Garland apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LovatoA11BR,1BA$890
The CourtyardE11BR,1BA$899
ParkridgeStudioStudio,1BA$900
Dell MarrDell Marr- Studio Apartment - $985 ALL Utilitie...Studio,1BA$985
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Hampton Court2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1,100
Huntington Place Seniors GarlandB12BR,2BA$1,212
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City StationStudio - E1Studio,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Garland, TX

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Garland area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2 bath Model at Scott Gardens Apartments in the in the South Garland neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Downtown Garland apartment is the 2 Bedroom - B1 Model at Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Center starting at $1,657 with a $1.60 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.
Scott Gardens Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Center2 Bedroom - B12BR,2BA$1.60
The Cesera 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Hampton Court2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.16
LovatoB42BR,2BA$1.52
The DraperA21BR,1BA$1.81
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Huntington Place Seniors GarlandA21BR,1BA$1.90
The CourtyardE11BR,1BA$1.86
Marisol Villas Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Garland, Garland, TX

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Garland Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Garland is Lovato which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Garland costs $1,677.

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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