Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX from $500 (91 Rentals)

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Madison at Melrose
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$1,233 - $2,473
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Madison at Melrose

1520 Richardson DrRichardson, TX 75080
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The Caroline Eastside
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$1,420 - $3,099
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The Caroline Eastside

1735 N Greenville AveRichardson, TX 75081
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The Everly
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$727 - $1,349
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The Everly

9350 Skillman StDallas, TX 75243
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The Ellington
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$760 - $1,393
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The Ellington

9850 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Summerwood Cove
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$847 - $1,522
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Summerwood Cove

9821 Summerwood CirDallas, TX 75243
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The Emerson
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$849 - $1,352
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The Emerson

9900 Adleta BlvdDallas, TX 75243
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Chimney Hill
$961 - $2,126
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Chimney Hill

9637 Forest LnDallas, TX 75243
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Richardson, TX
Population: 120,981

Ranked #235

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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 Edison - Dallas, TX which is listed at $616, while the average apartment in Richardson costs $11,226.

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 46 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 $170 which is $11,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richardson.

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