
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Garland Neighborhood of Garland, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Garland area of Garland.


El Castillo

Marisol Villas Apartments

The Draper

The Courtyard

Huntington Place Seniors Garland

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Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Center

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Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Station
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The Cesera 55+ Apartments

217 S Garland Ave, Unit 1304

217 S Garland Ave, Unit 1206

217 S Garland Ave, Unit 2202

816 Ford St

306 Rita Dr

1812 Frances Dr

641 Carriagehouse Ln, Unit K4
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Palladium Garland Senior Living

Lovato

Woodgate

Villa Del Rio

Meadowlark Apartments

Dell Marr

Country Club Condos

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Lavon

Eastpointe Station

Glenbrook Place

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Stoneleigh Place

City Square Lofts

216 E Amberway Ln
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2039 W Walnut St

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The Haylie

HomeTowne at Garland

111 W Avenue D

633 Carriagehouse Ln
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Downtown Garland, Garland, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Garland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Garland Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $900 | $1,232 |
| Downtown Garland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $950 | $1,864 |
| Downtown Garland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $1,190 | $2,259 |
| Downtown Garland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $1,395 | $5,099 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Garland Neighborhood of Garland, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovato | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Parkridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Dell Marr | Dell Marr- Studio Apartment - $985 ALL Utilitie... | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Marisol Villas Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Country Club Condos | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Lavon | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Station | Studio - E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,087 |
| The Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Woodgate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Scott Gardens Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Draper | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Country Club Condos | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Palladium Garland Senior Living | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Cesera 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Lovato | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Lavon | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Scott Gardens Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Woodgate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| The Courtyard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Marisol Villas Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Garland, Garland, TX
Ranked #18
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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