
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX from $400 (91 Rentals)
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1022 Rosewood St

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Buffalo Run

The Whitley

Eight 99 at Hazelwood

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Southgate Apartments

811 Silverbell St

514 E Hazelwood St

252 Br Vlg Wy

369 Br Vlg Wy
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6808 Sunbeam Cir

151 Sesame Ln

Avilla Towne Center

5817 Rockrose Ln

610 Jefferson Ave

126 Br Vlg Wy

Hazelwood Apartments

Buffalo Ridge

Whitewing Flats

512 E Hazelwood St
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210 Co Rd 1015

6589 FM546

1002 Robin Hl Ln

204 Tall Cedar Wy

2583 FM982

909 Parkplace Ridge

806 Parkplace Ridge

6739 Coulter Dr

6723 Coulter Dr

1106 Parkway Trail
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114 Prairie Creek Cir

2768 Poppy Ln

230 Sunflower St

211 Herman Ln

414 E Hazelwood St

6203 Holly Spg Rd

1001 Weiss Ave

6114 Holly Spg Rd

721 Wagtail Dr

812 Parkplace Ridge
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6635 Coulter Dr

6225 Kingfisher Wy

5318 Curwood Dr

120 Creek End Dr

226 Griffith Dr

1709 Chapel Hl Rd

1008 Mountain Laurel Rd

819 Parkplace Ridge

724 Wagtail Dr

136 Honeysuckle St
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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 | $1,359 | $1,195 | $1,775 |
| Cheap Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $554 | $2,434 |
| Cheap Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $1,019 | $3,250 |
| Cheap Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $753 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $2,099 | $6,633 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, TX
Pricing Updated: 05/26/2026Current 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 | $2,280 | $1,019 | 130 |
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. The Starling in the Rowlett Wylie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. 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 |
| The Starling | A2P | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Provision at Melissa | A1-50 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Buffalo Run | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| The Whitley | A1P/A1AP | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Whitewing Flats | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Davis at the Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Oaklyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.02 price per square foot Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,889 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 | Randolph | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Townhomes at Princeton Meadows | TH1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Whitewing Flats | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| The Starling | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Whitley | A3DA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Tuscany at Wilson Creek | TC 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Buffalo Ranch Apartments | B-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Eight 99 at Hazelwood | One Bedroom - Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Woodlyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $1,077.
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 $2,280.
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 15 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 $253 which is $2,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton.
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