Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $400 (66 Rentals)

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FarmHouse121
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$1,200 - $2,121
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FarmHouse121

3320 Sam Rayburn HwyMelissa, TX 75454
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Prose Stoneridge
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$1,341 - $2,111
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Prose Stoneridge

2911 Central ExpyMelissa, TX 75454
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Harlow
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$1,430 - $2,316
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Harlow

300 Lucas LaneMelissa, TX 75454
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Everbloom
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$1,524 - $2,701
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Everbloom

4515 Bluebonnet LnMelissa, TX 75454
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Yardly Stoneridge
$1,718 - $2,074
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Yardly Stoneridge

230 W Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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Gala at Melissa
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Gala at Melissa

2730 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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Provision at Melissa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Provision at Melissa

2650 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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Oaklyn
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$1,037 - $1,612
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Oaklyn

1600 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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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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McKinney Terrace
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$1,174 - $2,277
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McKinney Terrace

1703 Rockhill RdMcKinney, TX 75069
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Collin Square
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$1,282 - $2,730
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$1,282 - $2,730

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Collin Square

3751 North Central ExpyMcKinney, TX 75071
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Stonegate Apartments
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$1,285 - $1,518
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Stonegate Apartments

2521 Wolford StMcKinney, TX 75071
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Estates of McKinney
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$1,368 - $6,466
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$1,368 - $6,466

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Estates of McKinney

7200 Welcome BlvdMcKinney, TX 75071
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Luxe of McKinney
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$1,518 - $7,432
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Luxe of McKinney

7117 Caspian BlvdMcKinney, TX 75071
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Melissa, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2026

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$24,521$909286
Villages of Melissa$24,521$909399

Cheapest Available Melissa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melissa, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood priced from $720. Ashton Oaks Apartments in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melissa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Provision at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$720
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$965
Grand at AnnaE1Studio,1BA$996
OaklynA11BR,1BA$1,037
WoodlynA11BR,1BA$1,067
Davis at the SquareE1Studio,1BA$1,070
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,073
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1,075
Jefferson HalsteadA11BR,1BA$1,082
The Quinn at AnnaS1(b)Studio,1BA$1,096

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melissa area is the $1.27 price per square foot Jefferson Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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 MonticelloJefferson3BR,3.5BA$1.27
The Residences at Harrison ParkHamilton4BR,2.5BA$1.31
HARMON Melissa by Crescent CommunitiesGrove3BR,2.5BA$1.41
The Retreat at Honey CreekCamellia4BR,2BA$1.51
Landing at Willow GroveVanderbilt 3rd floor3BR,2BA$1.45
Larkin Apartment HomesC1R3BR,2BA$1.49
Alexan MelissaB12BR,2BA$1.52
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.15
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsBirch1BR,1BA$1.36
WoodlynA11BR,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Melissa, TX

Ranked #86

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

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2.5
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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 $1,096.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melissa?

The cheapest apartment in Melissa is Provision at Melissa which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Melissa costs $24,521.

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 58 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 $177 which is $24,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melissa.

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