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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX from $400 (33 Rentals)
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$1,015 - $1,1541 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Buffalo Run
520 2nd St SPrinceton, TX 75407
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$1,057 - $6,601
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$1,013 - $6,557
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The Starling
149 Princeton CrossroadPrinceton, TX 75407
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Hazelwood Apartments
500 E Hazelwood StPrinceton, TX 75407
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Buffalo Ridge
133 S 4th StPrinceton, TX 75407
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Whitewing Flats
600 W Monte Carlo BlvdPrinceton, TX 75407
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$554 - $3,3461 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Provision at Melissa
2650 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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$640 - $1,4021 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Newsome Homes
1450 Amscott StMcKinney, TX 75069
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$899 - $1,3591 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lakes of Eldorado
1400 Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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$959 - $2,725
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$893 - $2,659
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$959 - $2,725
The Gables of McKinney
1500 W Eldorado PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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$980 - $1,6991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 12
The Rustic of McKinney
2700 N Brook DrMcKinney, TX 75070
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$996 - $3,9621 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Brixton McKinney Apartments
600 S Graves StMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,049 - $1,7071 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Magnolia Ranch
3191 Medical Center DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,075 - $1,8801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Grand Texan
2491 Country View LnMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,093 - $3,7691 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bridge at McKinney
2650 S McDonald StMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,095 - $2,425
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$972 - $2,302
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Heritage McKinney Square
300 N McDonald StMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,099 - $2,100
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$998 - $1,999
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FarmHouse121
3320 Sam Rayburn HwyMelissa, TX 75454
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$1,101 - $1,943
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$1,063 - $1,905
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El Lago
3400 Craig DrMcKinney, TX 75070
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$1,104 - $1,5511 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Larkin Apartment Homes
2301 W White AveMcKinney, TX 75071
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McKinney Village
201 McKinney Village PkyMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,115 - $2,3251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sorrel Fairview
351 Sugarloaf TrlFairview, TX 75069
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$1,120 - $1,4861 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stonegate Apartments
2521 Wolford StMcKinney, TX 75071
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1701 at Eldorado
1701 Park Central DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,152 - $1,667
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$999 - $1,514
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Oaklyn
1600 Heritage DrMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,155 - $1,560
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$1,004 - $1,409
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Woodlyn
123 Wilson Creek BlvdMcKinney, TX 75069
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$1,172 - $1,2071 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Buffalo Ranch Apartments
1009 Gaddy StFarmersville, TX 75442
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$1,175 - $2,3951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fountainview at Farmersville
2006 Princeton AveFarmersville, TX 75442
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$1,180 - $3,123
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$1,065 - $3,008
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The Waldon
2425 Central ExpyMelissa, TX 75454
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$1,199 - $2,250
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$1,166 - $2,217
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Landing at Willow Grove
300 Willow Grove WayMelissa, TX 75454
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Gala at Melissa
2730 E Melissa RdMelissa, TX 75454
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380 Villas
808 Throckmorton StMcKinney, TX 75069
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Davis at the Square
260 E Davis StMcKinney, TX 75069
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Princeton, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Princeton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Princeton Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $995 | $1,775 |
| Cheap Princeton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $554 | $2,434 |
| Cheap Princeton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,050 | $3,714 |
| Cheap Princeton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $753 | $4,949 |
| Cheap Princeton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,249 | $1,750 | $6,456 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Princeton, TX
Pricing Updated: 02/24/2026Current 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 |
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| Forest Grove | $2,445 | $1,015 | 107 |
Cheapest Available Princeton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Princeton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Provision at Melissa in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood priced from $554. Newsome Homes in the Timber Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Princeton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Provision at Melissa | A1-30 | 1BR,1BA | $554 |
| Newsome Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Lakes of Eldorado | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Gala at Melissa | A1-50 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Heritage McKinney Square | E1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Buffalo Run | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| The Gables of McKinney | 1A Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
| Magnolia Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Starling | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Princeton, TX
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Princeton area is the $1.58 price per square foot C2 Model at Townhomes at Sam Rayburn in the in the Villages of Melissa neighborhood starting from $2,622. The second greatest value Princeton apartment is the TH1 Model at Townhomes at Princeton Meadows starting at $1,850 with a $1.13 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. |
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| Townhomes at Sam Rayburn | C2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.58 |
| Townhomes at Princeton Meadows | TH1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Oxenfree Princeton | Elevate 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Whitewing Flats | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Country Lane Seniors McKinney | B | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Newsome Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Buffalo Ranch Apartments | B-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Larkin Apartment Homes | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Brixton McKinney Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Lakes of Eldorado | Vista | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,057.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Princeton?
The cheapest apartment in Princeton is Provision at Melissa which is listed at $554, while the average apartment in Princeton costs $2,445.
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 18 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 $130 which is $2,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Princeton.
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.