Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)

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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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Palladium Anna
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palladium Anna

2020 Florence WayAnna, TX 75409
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Kinwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kinwood Apartments

3300 N McDonald StMcKinney, TX 75071
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Palladium East Foster
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palladium East Foster

425 E Foster Crossing RdAnna, TX 75409
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Whitewing Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitewing Flats

600 W Monte Carlo BlvdPrinceton, TX 75407
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Melissa, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/09/2025

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$26,140$972276
Villages of Melissa$26,140$972521

Cheapest Available Melissa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melissa, TX is a Studio unit found at Grand at Anna in the West Crossing neighborhood priced from $965. Cottages at Anna Station in the Allen McKinney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melissa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand at AnnaE1Studio,1BA$965
Cottages at Anna StationRockwoodStudio,1BA$999
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,039
Larkin Apartment HomesA1R1BR,1BA$1,046
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,064
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1,090
Prose Anna Town SquareA11BR,1BA$1,165
Kinwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,171
The WaldonA11BR,1BA$1,175
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melissa area is the $1.56 price per square foot Red Oak Model at The Retreat at Honey Creek in the in the Allen McKinney neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Melissa apartment is the 3A Model at Whitewing Flats starting at $1,864 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Forest Grove 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 Retreat at Honey CreekRed Oak3BR,2BA$1.56
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.28
Ascend at McKinney NorthB22BR,2BA$1.61
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.34
Palladium AnnaB2BR,2BA$1.61
Stonegate ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.29
Parmore Anna - 55+ Affordable HousingB12BR,2BA$1.61
Gala at Melissa2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.45
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melissa, TX

Ranked #94

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Melissa, TX

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melissa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melissa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melissa is at Grand at Anna listed at $965.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melissa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melissa Apartment is $581 at 380 Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melissa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melissa is starting from $688 at 380 Villas.

What is the most affordable Melissa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melissa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kinwood Apartments and starts from $1,609.

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