Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX from $400 (38 Rentals)

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Gala at Melissa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gala at Melissa

2730 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

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5901 Co Rd 277

MelissaTX75454
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Provision at Melissa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Provision at Melissa

2650 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
  • Utilities Included

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Whitewing Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitewing Flats

600 W Monte Carlo BlvdPrinceton, TX 75407

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Palladium Anna
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palladium Anna

2020 Florence WayAnna, TX 75409
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Melissa, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Melissa, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/17/2025

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$15,339$1,095291
Villages of Melissa$15,339$1,036475

Cheapest Available Melissa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melissa, TX is a Studio unit found at 380 Villas in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $548. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
380 VillasS1Studio,1BA$548
Palladium East Foster CrossingA11BR,1BA$865
Gala at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,009
Grand at AnnaA11BR,1BA$1,022
Larkin Apartment HomesA2R1BR,1BA$1,035
Prose Anna Town SquareA11BR,1BA$1,036
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,042
Ashton Oaks ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1,045
Woodlyn Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1,084

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melissa, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melissa area is the $1.37 price per square foot Eaton Model at The Residences at Harrison Park in the in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Melissa apartment is the Red Oak Model at The Retreat at Honey Creek starting at $2,349 with a $1.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Harrison ParkEaton4BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Retreat at Honey CreekRed Oak3BR,2BA$1.58
Palladium East Foster CrossingC13BR,2BA$1.12
Palladium AnnaC3BR,2BA$1.50
Larkin Apartment HomesC2R3BR,2BA$1.61
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.24
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.26
Gala at MelissaB4-602BR,2BA$1.61
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.54
Grand at AnnaA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Melissa, TX

Ranked #79

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 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 $1,084.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Melissa?

The cheapest apartment in Melissa is 380 Villas which is listed at $581, while the average apartment in Melissa costs $15,339.

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 $136 which is $15,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Melissa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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