Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arapacho Neighborhood of Richardson, TX from $700 (62 Rentals)

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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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The Wexler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wexler

925 S Waterview DrRichardson, TX 75080
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Windham Chase
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windham Chase

1330 W Spring Valley RdRichardson, TX 75080

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Central North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Central North

340 Custer RdRichardson, TX 75080
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Camden Buckingham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Buckingham

430 E Buckingham RdRichardson, TX 75081
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Valley Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Estates

929 Saint Paul DrRichardson, TX 75080
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919 S Weatherred Dr

RichardsonTX75080

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The Jasmine Apartments
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$827 - $3,250
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The Jasmine Apartments

13450 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Vinings at Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vinings at Central

13447 N Central ExpyDallas, TX 75243
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Alena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alena Apartments

7050 Arapaho RdDallas, TX 75248

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Arapacho, Richardson, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arapacho Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arapacho area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at MAA Highlands North priced from $753. La Fortuna Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Arapacho apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MAA Highlands NorthThe Refuge1BR,1BA$753
La Fortuna ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$755
HeliosE1Studio,1BA$804
Prestonwood Hillcrest ApartmentsBirch - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$804
Alena ApartmentsS01BR,1BA$823
The Jasmine ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$827
Lexington Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$838
CottonwoodA11BR,1BA$839
Meadowcrest ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$870
LuminaA11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arapacho, TX

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arapacho area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at Lockwood Heights in the in the Abrams Road neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Arapacho apartment is the Brook Model at Cutter's Point Apartment Homes starting at $1,446 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Country Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arapacho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockwood HeightsC13BR,2BA$1.40
Cutter's Point Apartment HomesBrook2BR,2BA$1.36
La MiradaB1R2BR,2BA$1.30
Huntington TownhomesHampton2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Amber Dawn ApartmentsRadiance II2BR,2BA$1.23
Esperanza ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.35
Windham Chase2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1U2BR,1BA$1.19
Oaks at Spring ValleyB12BR,1BA$1.38
Prestonwood Apartments HomesA2 Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.49
Falls on Clearwood Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arapacho Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arapacho?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arapacho is at La Fortuna Apartments listed at $755.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arapacho Apartment is $753 at MAA Highlands North.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arapacho is starting from $1,025 at Windham Chase.

What is the most affordable Arapacho Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arapacho Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at La Mirada and starts from $1,634.

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