
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $909 (68 Rentals)
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The Waldon

Alexan Melissa

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FarmHouse121

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Prose Stoneridge

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Harlow

VLux Stoneridge

2425 Central Expy, Unit 4303

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Everbloom

2425 Central Expy, Unit 1206
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Yardly Stoneridge

Gala at Melissa

Provision at Melissa

300 Willow Grv Wy

Avilla Springs

Landing at Willow Grove

4424 Janssen Ave

5901 Co Rd 277

5900 Co Rd 277

1824 Central Expy
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4413 Marsh Hawk Dr

Grand at Anna

Ashton Oaks Apartments

The Rustic of McKinney

Heritage McKinney Square

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Oaklyn

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Collin Square

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Jefferson Halstead

The Quinn at Anna

Larkin
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Woodlyn

Kinwood Apartments

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Stonegate Apartments

1701 at Eldorado

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Ascend at McKinney North

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Prose Anna Town Square

Tuscany at Wilson Creek

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McKinney Terrace

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Palladium East Foster Crossing

Parmore Anna Apartments
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551 E Finley Blvd, Unit 4110

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Jefferson Verdant

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Cottages at Lindsey Place

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Cottages at Anna Station

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Yardly Town Center

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Estates of McKinney

Regency Park Residences

Elevate at Skyline Townhomes

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Luxe of McKinney

Avendale Painted Tree
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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 | $1,236 | $955 | $2,018 |
| Cheap Melissa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $909 | $3,470 |
| Cheap Melissa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,115 | $6,039 |
| Cheap Melissa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $1,521 | $7,093 |
| Cheap Melissa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $2,099 | $7,615 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX
Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Melissa, TX area range in price from $909 to $22,423 with an overall median price of $1,816. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Melissa Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Creek | $1,736 | $909 | 309 |
| Villages of Melissa | $1,875 | $909 | 414 |
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 $606. Grand at Anna in the West Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melissa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provision at Melissa | A1-30 | 1BR,1BA | $606 |
| Grand at Anna | E1 | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Ashton Oaks Apartments | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Collin Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Jefferson Halstead | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| The Quinn at Anna | S1(b) | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Larkin | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| The Waldon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX
As of August 23, 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 Grove Model at HARMON Melissa by Crescent Communities starting at $2,540 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhomes at Monticello | Jefferson | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.27 |
| HARMON Melissa by Crescent Communities | Grove | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Cyrene at Painted Tree | D1 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Residences at Harrison Park | Eaton | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Retreat at Honey Creek | Red Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Cottages at Lindsey Place | B3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Landing at Willow Grove | Vanderbilt 3rd floor | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1701 at Eldorado | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Whitewing Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $1,059.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melissa?
The cheapest apartment in Melissa is Provision at Melissa which is listed at $606, while the average apartment in Melissa costs $1,816.
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 70 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 $174 which is $1,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melissa.
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