
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Valley Neighborhood of Irving, TX from $800 (55 Rentals)
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Residences of Valley Ranch

The Oaks at Valley Ranch

Heritage at Valley Ranch

Hyde Park at Valley Ranch

Valley Trails Apartments

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The Lyndon

Grant Valley Ranch

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The Arbors of Las Colinas

MacArthur Park
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Trails of Valley Ranch

Verandah at Valley Ranch

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Oaks Hackberry Creek

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Devi Valley Ranch

Anthem Valley Ranch

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Cortland MacArthur

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Aventura Cimarron

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Alta Riverside

MAA Valley Ranch

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The International at Valley Ranch
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AMLI on Riverside

631 Cimarron Trl, Unit 631

6445 Love Dr, Unit 2075

6445 Love Dr, Unit 1075

6445 Love Dr, Unit 2045

6445 Love Dr, Unit 3073

6445 Love Dr, Unit 1094

6445 Love Dr, Unit 3045

6445 Love Dr, Unit 2109

6445 Love Dr, Unit 2025
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6445 Love Dr, Unit 1047

Waterford at Valley Ranch

Avalon 8801

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Winsted at Valley Ranch

Cortland at Valley Ranch

Highlands of Valley Ranch

Lexington at Valley Ranch

WaterWalk Dallas - Las Colinas

511 Ranch Trail
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574 Via Amalfi

1955 Loma Linda Dr

8712 Iron Horse Dr

306 Santa Fe Trail

8744 Iron Horse Dr

1930 Loma Alta Dr

9927 Tolbert St

400 Moss Hill Rd

The Club at Riverchase

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Oaks Riverchase Apartments
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Emerald Valley, Irving, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Valley Studio Apartments | $1,531 | $1,372 | $1,651 |
| Emerald Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $917 | $3,212 |
| Emerald Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,024 | $5,360 |
| Emerald Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,777 | $4,762 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Emerald Valley Neighborhood of Irving, TX.
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Cheapest Available Emerald Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Valley area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens of Valley Ranch priced from $911. Santa Fe Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Emerald Valley apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens of Valley Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $911 |
| Santa Fe Ranch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Residences of Valley Ranch | Aspen - Coppell & CFB ISD | 1BR,1BA | $946 |
| The Oaks at Valley Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $982 |
| Heritage at Valley Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $993 |
| Hyde Park at Valley Ranch | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Club at Riverchase | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 589 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Vistas at Hackberry Creek | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Calloway at Las Colinas | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Lyndon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Valley, TX
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Valley area is the $1.68 price per square foot C1 Model at Anthem Valley Ranch in the in the Valley Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,348. The second greatest value Emerald Valley apartment is the C1 Model at Santa Fe Ranch Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Valley Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Valley Ranch | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Santa Fe Ranch Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Winsted at Valley Ranch | The Camelot | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| MacArthur Park | Two Bed / Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Valley Trails Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Cortland MacArthur | Siena | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| MAA Valley Ranch | 11D | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Trails of Valley Ranch | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Calloway at Las Colinas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Oaks at Valley Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerald Valley, Irving, TX
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Valley Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Valley is Gardens of Valley Ranch which is listed at $911, while the average apartment in Emerald Valley costs $2,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Valley?
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 22 regular apartments in Emerald Valley 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 Emerald Valley?
Cheap apartments in Emerald Valley have an average cost of $138 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Valley.
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