
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX from $615 (200 Rentals)


1405 Ridgemoor Ln

Falls on Clearwood Apartments

Royal Arms

Cutter's Point Apartment Homes

Sonterra at Buckingham

The Collins

Lockwood Heights

Encore at Buckingham
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Clearwater Creek

University Village Apartments

2202 Shannon Ln

Richland Park

Spring Pointe

Villages At Clear Springs
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Anthem Cityline Apartments

Foundation at Cityline

Marquis at Waterview
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13227 Harkness Dr
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The Emerson

The Beckham

The Edison - Dallas, TX

The Bentley

Room in Townhome on Leisure Dr

The Bernard

2704 Regal Rd

BX5 Collection
Richardson, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richardson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Richardson Studio Apartments | $1,375 | $745 | $4,201 |
Richardson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $615 | $5,943 |
Richardson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $854 | $6,989 |
Richardson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,128 | $9,547 |
Richardson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,391 | $2,085 | $10,000+ |
Richardson 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,878 | $3,195 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Richardson, TX
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Richardson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richardson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richardson is under $738.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richardson?
The cheapest apartment in Richardson is The Baxter which is listed at $623, while the average apartment in Richardson costs $6,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richardson?
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 29 regular apartments in Richardson 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 Richardson?
Cheap apartments in Richardson have an average cost of $123 which is $6,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson.
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