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The Wexler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wexler

925 S Waterview DrRichardson, TX 75080
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Heather Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Glen

105 S Bowser RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Eastgate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastgate Apartments

101 N Bowser RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Central North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central North

340 Custer RdRichardson, TX 75080
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1212 Hampshire Ln
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire LnRichardson, TX 75080
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Galatyn Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Galatyn Station

2301 Performance DrRichardson, TX 75082
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Camden Buckingham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Buckingham

430 E Buckingham RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Evergreen at Richardson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen at Richardson

3551 Northstar RdRichardson, TX 75082
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Richardson, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 11/28/2025

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$6,930$623873

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Edison - Dallas, TX in the East Dallas neighborhood priced from $641. The Emerson in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edison - Dallas, TXA11BR,1BA$641
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$643
The EverlyA81BR,1BA$652
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
Tides at Royal Lane NorthKona1BR,1BA$684
The BernardA31BR,1BA$691
BX5A3 - The Blake1BR,1BA$692
The BeckhamA21BR,1BA$700
The BentleyA11BR,1BA$713
Aulden at The HighlandsA21BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath T2 Model at Falls on Clearwood Apartments in the in the Abrams Road neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the B2 Model at La Mirada starting at $1,295 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Preston Hollow 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.
Falls on Clearwood Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath T22BR,2.5BA$1.18
La MiradaB22BR,2BA$1.16
Huntington TownhomesHampton2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The EllingtonB1 Quartz2BR,1BA$1.16
The Retreat at Lake HighlandsA2 Classic2BR,1BA$1.12
The Reserve at Lake HighlandsA2UP1BR,1BA$1.23
The GarrisonA3 Classic1BR,1BA$1.18
The Edison - Dallas, TXA31BR,1BA$1.18
The BeckhamA11BR,1BA$1.17
Tides at Royal Lane NorthKona1BR,1BA$1.21

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richardson, TX

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richardson?

The cheapest apartment in Richardson is The Emerson which is listed at $608, while the average apartment in Richardson costs $6,930.

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 35 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 $127 which is $6,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson.

Expert Rental Resources

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