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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Richardson Studio Apartments | $855 | $804 | $1,005 |
| Southwest Richardson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $859 | $1,655 |
| Southwest Richardson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,077 | $2,170 |
| Southwest Richardson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $1,534 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Richardson Neighborhood of Richardson, TX.
See all Apartments in RichardsonThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Richardson area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at La Fortuna Apartments priced from $755. Helios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $804. Here are the most affordable Southwest Richardson apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna Apartments | A1 | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Helios | E1 | Studio,1BA | $804 |
| The Jasmine Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $827 |
| Lumina | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Windham Chase | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1U | 2BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Hunters Court | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Watersong Villas Apartments | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Oaks at Spring Valley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,062 |
| La Mirada | A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Northwood Hills Apartments | The Castilian | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Richardson area is the $1.18 price per square foot Hampton Model at Huntington Townhomes in the in the Preston Hollow neighborhood starting from $1,214. The second greatest value Southwest Richardson apartment is the Radiance I Model at Amber Dawn Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Richardson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Townhomes | Hampton | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Amber Dawn Apartments | Radiance I | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Esperanza Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| La Mirada | A1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Windham Chase | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Prestonwood Apartments Homes | A2 Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Oaks at Spring Valley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Northwood Hills Apartments | The Castilian | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Tuscany at Goldmark Senior Living - 62+ Only | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| La Fortuna Apartments | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Richardson is under $1,100.
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Richardson is Helios which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Southwest Richardson costs $8,789.
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 64 regular apartments in Southwest Richardson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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