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property at 5614 Christie Ln

$727

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$727

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$727

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5614 Christie Ln

GarlandTX75044

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property at 9801 Walnut St

$795

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$795

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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9801 Walnut St, Unit A305, Unit A305

9801 Walnut St
DallasTX75243
property at 9805 Walnut St

$850 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9805 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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property at 9254 Forest Ln

$895 - $1,125

1 Bedroom Rentals

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9254 Forest Ln

DallasTX75243
property at 9835 Walnut St

$895 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9835 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 9825 Walnut St

$1,000 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9825 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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property at 9815 Walnut St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9815 Walnut St, Unit H102, Unit H102

9815 Walnut St
DallasTX75243
property at 12480 Abrams Rd

$1,150 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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12480 Abrams Rd

DallasTX75243

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property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 143, Unit 143

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075

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property at 9837 Walnut St

$1,095 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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9837 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

Richardson, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

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$2,450$73555

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Blake in the East Dallas neighborhood priced from $650. Beckham in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BlakeA11BR,1BA$650
Beckhambeck_A11BR,1BA$675
Baxterbaxt_A1c1BR,1BA$700
Bentleybent_A11BR,1BA$700
Tides at Royal Lane NorthKona1BR,1BA$712
The MarionA11BR,1BA$714
North StarA12 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$725
Aulden at the HighlandsA21BR,1BA$725
BernardA11BR,1BA$740
SolanaA31BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $1.17 price per square foot 9106 Emberglow Ln Model at 9106 Emberglow Ln, Unit Whole house in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the Hampton Model at Huntington Townhomes starting at $1,214 with a $1.18 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.
9106 Emberglow Ln, Unit Whole house9106 Emberglow Ln4BR,3BA$1.17
Huntington TownhomesHampton2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Amber Dawn ApartmentsRadiance I2BR,2BA$1.22
The Edison - Dallas, TXB12BR,1BA$1.24
Beckhambeck_B32BR,2BA$1.31
Forest GlenVilla2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Eleven600The Klyde (Q)1BR,1BA$1.31
The Reserve at Lake HighlandsA2G1BR,1BA$1.23
BernardA11BR,1BA$1.30
Tides at Royal Lane NorthKona1BR,1BA$1.26

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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

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richardson

What type of rentals are currently available in Richardson?

There are currently 415 Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX with pricing that ranges from $602 to $19,926. There are also 403 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richardson ranging from $399 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richardson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richardson ranges from $399 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,659.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richardson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richardson range from $1,348 to $7,026, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,395.

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