
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Valley Neighborhood of Irving, TX from $900 (34 Rentals)
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Heritage at Valley Ranch

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Hyde Park at Valley Ranch

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The Lyndon

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The Oaks at Valley Ranch

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The Trails of Valley Ranch

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Devi Valley Ranch

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Verandah at Valley Ranch

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Anthem Valley Ranch

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Oaks Hackberry Creek

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MAA Valley Ranch

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The International at Valley Ranch
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The Club at Riverchase

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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 | $1,534 | $1,372 | $1,616 |
| Emerald Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $930 | $4,894 |
| Emerald Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $1,385 | $5,789 |
| Emerald Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,972 | $1,931 | $5,555 |
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There are currently 34 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 The Arbors of Las Colinas priced from $930. Heritage at Valley Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Emerald Valley apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbors of Las Colinas | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Heritage at Valley Ranch | A1- Coppell ISD | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Gardens of Valley Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Hyde Park at Valley Ranch | A3 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Palmer at Las Colinas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,026 |
| Vistas at Hackberry Creek | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Waterford at Valley Ranch | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| The Lyndon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| The Oaks at Valley Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| The Club at Riverchase | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 659 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Valley, TX
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Valley area is the $1.71 price per square foot C1 Model at Santa Fe Ranch Apartments in the in the Valley Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,210. The second greatest value Emerald Valley apartment is the 22A Model at MAA Valley Ranch starting at $1,778 with a $1.73 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. |
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| Santa Fe Ranch Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| MAA Valley Ranch | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Trails of Valley Ranch | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Club at Riverchase | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 812 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Winsted at Valley Ranch | The Windham | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 574 Via Amalfi | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Arbors of Las Colinas | 1C Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| MacArthur Ridge Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hyde Park at Valley Ranch | A3 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Waterford at Valley Ranch | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Valley is under $1,097.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Valley is The Arbors of Las Colinas which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Emerald Valley costs $2,559.
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 29 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 $143 which is $2,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Valley.
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