
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $400 (31 Rentals)
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FarmHouse121

VLux Stoneridge

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Landing at Willow Grove

Gala at Melissa
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400 Willow Grv Wy

1820 Central Expy

300 Willow Grv Wy

5901 Co Rd 277

Palladium East Foster Crossing

The Quinn at Anna

The Rustic of McKinney
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Grand at Anna

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Prose Anna Town Square
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1701 at Eldorado

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Oaklyn

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Woodlyn

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Jefferson Verdant

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Cottages at Anna Station

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1812 White Ash Wy

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Melissa, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melissa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Melissa Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $956 | $1,775 |
| Cheap Melissa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $554 | $3,161 |
| Cheap Melissa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,031 | $4,456 |
| Cheap Melissa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $753 | $4,471 |
| Cheap Melissa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,289 | $1,950 | $5,138 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX
Pricing Updated: 02/23/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| North Creek | $12,408 | $554 | 294 |
| Villages of Melissa | $12,408 | $554 | 499 |
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 $554. Palladium East Foster Crossing in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melissa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Provision at Melissa | A1-30 | 1BR,1BA | $554 |
| Palladium East Foster Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| The Quinn at Anna | S1(b) | Studio,1BA | $956 |
| Gala at Melissa | A1-50 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Heritage McKinney Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| Grand at Anna | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| FarmHouse121 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Prose Anna Town Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melissa area is the $1.30 price per square foot Eaton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park in the in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Melissa apartment is the Camellia Model at The Retreat at Honey Creek starting at $2,699 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Allen McKinney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melissa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Residences at Harrison Park | Eaton | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| The Retreat at Honey Creek | Camellia | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Townhomes at Sam Rayburn | C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| Whitewing Flats | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Palladium East Foster Crossing | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Palladium Anna | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Larkin Apartment Homes | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Prose Anna Town Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melissa?
The cheapest apartment in Melissa is Provision at Melissa which is listed at $554, while the average apartment in Melissa costs $12,408.
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 22 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 $109 which is $12,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melissa.
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