Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Hazelwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood Apartments

500 E Hazelwood StPrinceton, TX 75407
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Buffalo Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Ridge

133 S 4th StPrinceton, TX 75407
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Whitewing Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitewing Flats

600 W Monte Carlo BlvdPrinceton, TX 75407

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Gala at Melissa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gala at Melissa

2730 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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The Bridge at McKinney
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridge at McKinney

2650 S McDonald StMcKinney, TX 75069
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Princeton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/18/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forest Grove$2,500$1,050334

Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, TX is a Studio unit found at 380 Villas in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $548. Buffalo Run in the Forest Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $823. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
380 VillasS1Studio,1BA$548
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$823
The Gables of McKinney1A Renovation 21BR,1BA$905
Brixton McKinney ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$989
Gala at MelissaA1-501BR,1BA$994
Lakes of EldoradoVista1BR,1BA$999
Magnolia RanchA1G1BR,1BA$999
Oaklyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,009
Newsome HomesA11BR,1BA$1,020
Larkin Apartment HomesA2R1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.06 price per square foot TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the Elevate 3 x 2 Model at Oxenfree Princeton starting at $1,948 with a $1.55 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Princeton MeadowsTH13BR,2.5BA$1.06
Oxenfree PrincetonElevate 3 x 23BR,2BA$1.55
Larkin Apartment HomesC2R3BR,2BA$1.61
1701 at EldoradoB12BR,2BA$1.24
Country Lane Seniors McKinneyB2BR,1BA$1.49
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.26
Gala at MelissaB4-602BR,2BA$1.61
Newsome HomesB12BR,1BA$1.60
El Lago1 Bed 1 Bath 920 SqFt (840 Net)1BR,1BA$1.50
Woodlyn Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Princeton, TX

Ranked #132

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Princeton, TX

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Princeton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Princeton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Princeton is at 380 Villas listed at $548.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Princeton Apartment is $581 at 380 Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Princeton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Princeton is starting from $688 at 380 Villas.

What is the most affordable Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Princeton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whitewing Flats and starts from $1,607.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.