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Madison at Melrose
$1,233 - $2,508
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Madison at Melrose

1520 Richardson DrRichardson, TX 75080
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Eastside Richardson
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$1,273 - $3,250
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Eastside Richardson

1735 N Greenville AveRichardson, TX 75081
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Canterbury Courts
$1,307 - $7,026
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Canterbury Courts

2600 E Renner RdRichardson, TX 75082
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The Register
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$1,448 - $6,470
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The Register

3520 Wilshire WayRichardson, TX 75082
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Richardson, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Richardson, 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 Richardson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Buckingham$9,713$707564

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tides at Royal Lane North in the East Dallas neighborhood priced from $673. Waterchase Apartments in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides at Royal Lane NorthKona1BR,1BA$673
Waterchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$700
Aulden at The HighlandsA31BR,1BA$700
BX5A2 - The Blake1BR,1BA$705
The BaxterA11BR,1BA$707
The MarionA11BR,1BA$714
The BeckhamA21BR,1BA$718
North StarA12 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$725
The BentleyA11BR,1BA$734
OasisS1Studio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the Palm Model at Tides at Royal Lane North starting at $1,365 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richardson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.31
Tides at Royal Lane NorthPalm2BR,2BA$1.19
La MiradaB2R2BR,2BA$1.27
Huntington TownhomesHampton2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Amber Dawn ApartmentsRadiance II2BR,2BA$1.23
The WarrenB32BR,2BA$1.29
The BeckhamB22BR,1BA$1.23
Forest GlenVilla2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Windham Chase2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1U2BR,1BA$1.17
The Reserve at Lake HighlandsA2G1BR,1BA$1.29

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

Learn about the best Dallas neighborhoods for student renters by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark

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Richardson Overview

Convenient to the greater Dallas region of the proud state of Texas, apartments in Richardson make a great place to kick up your boots and hang your hat. Brimming with job market growth and plenty of schooling options for working class families, this winning locale is unsurprisingly popular.

Why live in Richardson, TX?

Home to one of the largest collections of telecommunications industry in the world, as well as a large base of health care service, Richardson has much to offer in terms of gainful employment opportunities. The local university is held in high regard, and its student body helps lend a youthful energy to the city. With the excitement of Dallas just a hop and a jump away, Richardson apartments truly offer smaller town ambiance without sacrificing big city convenience.

Richardson, TX
Population: 120,981

Ranked #235

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richardson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richardson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richardson is at Oasis listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richardson Apartment is $673 at Tides at Royal Lane North.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richardson is starting from $835 at Waterchase Apartments.

What is the most affordable Richardson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Richardson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SUMMIT PARQUE, LLC and starts from $1,341.

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