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Richardson, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

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$5,627$625702

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Northside Apartments in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $545. The Everly in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$545
The EverlyA31BR,1BA$665
The EmersonA31BR,1BA$665
OasisS1Studio,1BA$675
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
Northwood HeightsA11BR,1BA$694
The MarionA11BR,1BA$700
The Edison - Dallas, TXA11BR,1BA$704
The BeckhamA11BR,1BA$708
Aulden at The HighlandsA11BR,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2A Model at Windsor Place Townhomes in the in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the Hampton Model at Huntington Townhomes starting at $1,208 with a $1.17 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.
Windsor Place Townhomes2A2BR,2BA$1.27
Huntington TownhomesHampton2BR,1.5BA$1.17
The BeckhamB12BR,1BA$1.20
Prestonwood Apartments HomesA21BR,1BA$1.20
Falls on Clearwood Apartments1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$1.19
The BernardTownhome1BR,1.5BA$1.33
Retreat at Lake HighlandsA11BR,1BA$1.25
The BaxterA31BR,1BA$1.23
The Edison - Dallas, TXA11BR,1BA$1.25
The EverlyA21BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richardson

What type of rentals are currently available in Richardson?

There are currently 403 Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX with pricing that ranges from $630 to $24,180. There are also 463 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richardson ranging from $800 to $15,000.

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 $800 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,936.

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 $1,128 to $9,349, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,280.

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