
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richardson, TX from $500 (89 Rentals)
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Cutter's Point Apartment Homes

Arboretum Estates

Lockwood Heights

Sonterra at Buckingham

Encore at Buckingham

Brick Row Apartments

1000 W Spring Valley Rd

The Collins

Falls on Clearwood Apartments
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Oakline Apartments

GreenVue

MAA Eastside

101 N Bowser Rd, Unit 1

Caroline Eastside

Mallory Eastside

1735 N Greenville Ave

Madison at Melrose

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LAKESIDE ON SPRING VALLEY
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Eastgate Apartments

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1212 Hampshire Ln

Oaks at Spring Valley

High Oaks

University Village Apartments

1212 Hampshire Ln
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1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire Ln

Hillsdale Garden Apartments

1212 Hampshire Ln

Camden Buckingham

1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire Ln

1212 Hampshire Ln
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Richland Park Apartments

1212 Hampshire Ln

13227 Harkness Dr

9807-9833 Walnut St

Park on Greenville

Pepperwood

9805 Walnut St

The View at Lake Highlands

9823 Walnut St

9839 Walnut St
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Highland Terrace, Richardson, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $849 | $1,555 |
| Highland Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $700 | $2,474 |
| Highland Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,174 | $2,976 |
| Highland Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,649 | $3,889 |
| Highland Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $3,143 | $3,143 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Richardson, TX.
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Cheapest Available Highland Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Terrace area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Charlie priced from $762. Parks at Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Highland Terrace apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charlie | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| Parks at Walnut | S1 | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Pepperwood | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Hunters Court | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The View at Lake Highlands | 0 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
| Park on Greenville | A2 FP | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
| Ninety-Nine44 on Walnut | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cutter's Point Apartment Homes | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Waterford at Goldmark | 1x1 50% | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, TX
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath T1 Model at Falls on Clearwood Apartments in the in the Abrams Road neighborhood starting from $1,510. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the Sunrise I Model at Amber Dawn Apartments starting at $1,370 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls on Clearwood Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath T1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Amber Dawn Apartments | Sunrise I | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Warren | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Riverwalk Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Oaks at Spring Valley | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Crossings Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Cutter's Point Apartment Homes | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Park on Greenville | A2 FP | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Ninety-Nine44 on Walnut | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Hunters Court | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Highland Terrace, Richardson, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Terrace is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Terrace is The Charlie which is listed at $762, while the average apartment in Highland Terrace costs $4,107.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Terrace?
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 37 regular apartments in Highland Terrace 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 Highland Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Highland Terrace have an average cost of $238 which is $3,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Terrace.
Expert Rental Resources
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