Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $400 (85 Rentals)

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FarmHouse121
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$1,197 - $2,118
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FarmHouse121

3320 Sam Rayburn HwyMelissa, TX 75454
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Prose Stoneridge
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$1,245 - $2,101
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Prose Stoneridge

2911 Central ExpyMelissa, TX 75454
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Harlow
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$1,350 - $2,412
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Harlow

300 Lucas LaneMelissa, TX 75454
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Everbloom
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$1,485 - $2,629
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Everbloom

4515 Bluebonnet LnMelissa, TX 75454
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Yardly Stoneridge
$1,833 - $2,168
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Yardly Stoneridge

230 W Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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2523 Quail Ridge Road

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Gala at Melissa
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Gala at Melissa

2730 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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Avilla Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Springs

3200 Sam Rayburn HwyMelissa, TX 75454

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Woodlyn
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$1,067 - $1,482
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Woodlyn

123 Wilson Creek BlvdMcKinney, TX 75069
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Jefferson Halstead
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$1,071 - $2,667
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Jefferson Halstead

400 E Finley BlvdAnna, TX 75409
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Oaklyn
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$1,077 - $1,612
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Oaklyn

1600 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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Stonegate Apartments
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$1,097 - $1,424
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Stonegate Apartments

2521 Wolford StMcKinney, TX 75071
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Collin Square
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$1,205 - $2,600
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Collin Square

3751 North Central ExpyMcKinney, TX 75071
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Melissa, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Melissa, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Melissa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Creek$24,358$554284
Villages of Melissa$24,358$554472

Cheapest Available Melissa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melissa, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Oaks Apartments in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $915. Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melissa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$915
Provision at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
Grand at AnnaA11BR,1BA$1,015
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,024
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1,054
WoodlynA11BR,1BA$1,067
Davis at the SquareE1Studio,1BA$1,070
OaklynA11BR,1BA$1,077
Stonegate ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,097
Kinwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melissa area is the $1.02 price per square foot Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Melissa apartment is the Hamilton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park starting at $2,495 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melissa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Residences at Harrison ParkHamilton4BR,2.5BA$1.31
The Retreat at Honey CreekCamellia4BR,2BA$1.54
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.19
Palladium AnnaB2BR,2BA$1.57
Palladium East Foster CrossingB12BR,2BA$1.57
Tuscany at Wilson CreekTC 2X22BR,2BA$1.55
WoodlynA11BR,1BA$1.51
Kinwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melissa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Melissa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Melissa is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melissa?

The cheapest apartment in Melissa is Ashton Oaks Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Melissa costs $24,358.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Melissa?

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 37 regular apartments in Melissa 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 Melissa?

Cheap apartments in Melissa have an average cost of $155 which is $24,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melissa.

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