Cheap Homes for Rent in Richardson, TX from $450 (66 Rentals)

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property at 9801 Walnut St

$735

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$735
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9801 Walnut St, Unit A305

9801 Walnut St
DallasTX75243

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property at 9835 Walnut St

$850 - $1,150

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9835 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 9254 Forest Ln

$900 - $1,395

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9254 Forest Ln

DallasTX75243
property at 9825 Walnut St

$695 - $1,000

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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9825 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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property at 1928 N Floyd Rd

$975

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$975
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$975

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1928 N Floyd Rd

RichardsonTX75080
property at 9801 Walnut St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9801 Walnut St, Unit A101

9801 Walnut St
DallasTX75243

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property at 9835 Walnut St

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9835 Walnut St, Unit R202RR

9835 Walnut St
DallasTX75243
property at 9833 Walnut St

$1,200 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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9833 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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property at 3140 Devonshire Dr

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3140 Devonshire Dr, Unit 133

3140 Devonshire Dr
PlanoTX75075
property at 9811 Walnut St

$1,099 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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9811 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 9696 Walnut St

$750 - $1,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9696 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 9815 Walnut St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9815 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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Richardson, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Richardson, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Richardson, TX area range in price from $668 to $14,778 with an overall median price of $1,260. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Richardson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Buckingham$1,260$668394

Cheapest Available Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Richardson, TX is a Studio unit found at Patriot Park in the Royal Oaks neighborhood priced from $529. Solana in the Garland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Richardson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot ParkE-1Studio,1BA$529
SolanaE1Studio,1BA$650
The Larsen Apartmentsbeck_A11BR,1BA$675
The Linden Apartmentsbent_A11BR,1BA$700
The Vance ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$700
The MarionA11BR,1BA$714
The Edison - Dallas, TXA31BR,1BA$716
The Azul ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$717
Wyndham on the CreekA11BR,1BA$720
Aulden at the HighlandsA31BR,1BA$737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richardson area is the $0.47 price per square foot 1200 Plaza Way Model at 1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza in the in the Richardson neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Richardson apartment is the C1 Model at Lockwood Heights starting at $1,670 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Richardson 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.
1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza1200 Plaza Way1BR,1.5BA$0.47
Lockwood HeightsC13BR,2BA$1.23
Huntington TownhomesHartford3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Bel Air OaksC13BR,2.5BA$1.25
Falls on Clearwood Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath T12BR,1.5BA$1.15
Amber Dawn ApartmentsSunrise II2BR,2.5BA$1.24
The Edison - Dallas, TXB12BR,1BA$1.24
Aulden at the HighlandsA41BR,1BA$1.23
Tuscany at Goldmark Senior Living - 62+ Only1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Patriot ParkE-1Studio ,1BA$0.90

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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 430 Apartments for Rent in Richardson, TX with pricing that ranges from $529 to $19,237. There are also 423 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richardson ranging from $450 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 $450 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,620.

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 $747 to $7,494, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,632.

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