
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX from $400 (140 Rentals)
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11304 County Road 493, Unit A

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The Starling

252 Br Vlg Wy

115 Herman Ln

1101 E College St

525 Oxford Loop
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830 Parkplace Ridge

6445 Middlebury Dr

126 Br Vlg Wy

758 Bayonet St

610 Jefferson Ave

511 Sandhill Crane Ln

511 Sandhill Crane Ln

5406 Longshadow Dr

Oxenfree Princeton

1438 Cherrybark Dr
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1106 Princeton Hts Blvd

220 Marsh Ln

6220 Sandpiper Ln

1128 Catclaw Rd

6011 Pinion Trl

1812 Fairbanks Dr

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Hazelwood Apartments

Buffalo Ridge

Whitewing Flats
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1002 Robin Hl Ln

125 W College Ave

1037 Bishop Creek Dr

Avilla Towne Center

6589 FM546

1035 Bishop Crk Dr

1031 Bishop Crk Dr

6615 Coulter Dr

206 Sunflower St

2583 FM982
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6723 Coulter Dr

1101 E College St

230 Sunflower St

706 Parkplace Ridge

1005 Weiss Ave

6114 Holly Spg Rd

2768 Poppy Ln

114 Prairie Creek Cir

812 Parkplace Ridge

6308 Pelican Wy
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Princeton, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Princeton Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $1,070 | $1,460 |
| Cheap Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $962 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,177 | $3,550 |
| Cheap Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,307 | $7,586 |
| Cheap Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,906 | $1,795 | $3,674 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, TX
Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Princeton, 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 Princeton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove | $2,199 | $982 | 92 |
Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $640. Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Provision at Melissa | A1-50 | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Buffalo Run | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| The Gables of McKinney | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| McKinney Village | The Crawford | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Davis at the Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Lakes of Eldorado | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton 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 Princeton apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,899 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Forest Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Princeton 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 |
| Townhomes at Princeton Meadows | TH1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Oxenfree Princeton | Elevate 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Landing at Willow Grove | Auburn 1st floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 1701 at Eldorado | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Whitewing Flats | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Treymore at McKinney | B1-MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Whitley | A3D | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Grand Texan | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Princeton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Princeton is under $1,073.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Princeton?
The cheapest apartment in Princeton is Newsome Homes which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Princeton costs $2,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Princeton?
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 4 regular apartments in Princeton 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 Princeton?
Cheap apartments in Princeton have an average cost of $122 which is $2,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton.
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