Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Richardson Neighborhood of Richardson, TX from $700 (40 Rentals)

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The Wexler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wexler

925 S Waterview DrRichardson, TX 75080
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Windham Chase
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windham Chase

1330 W Spring Valley RdRichardson, TX 75080
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Valley Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Estates

929 Saint Paul DrRichardson, TX 75080

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$1,795

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889 Dublin Dr

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The Jasmine Apartments
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$790 - $2,578
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$790 - $2,578

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The Jasmine Apartments

13450 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Esperanza Apartments
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$1,089 - $1,965
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Esperanza Apartments

14000 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Vinings at Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vinings at Central

13447 N Central ExpyDallas, TX 75243
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Lumina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lumina

13512 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Helios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Helios

13652 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Hunters Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Court

8550 SPRING VALLEY RdDallas, TX 75254

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Casa de Arroyo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa de Arroyo

8360 Spring Valley RdDallas, TX 75240
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Berkshire Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Square

7950 Cliffbrook DrDallas, TX 75254
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Gateway(old)
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway(old)

13455 Kit LnDallas, TX 75240
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West Creek Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Creek Villas

8444 Spring Valley RdDallas, TX 75240
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Z - The Citizen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Z - The Citizen

8550 Midpark RdDallas, TX 75240

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Southwest Richardson, Richardson, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Richardson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Richardson area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Jasmine Apartments priced from $790. Lumina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Southwest Richardson apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jasmine ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$790
LuminaA11BR,1BA$849
HeliosE1Studio,1BA$850
Hunters CourtA11BR,1BA$885
Amber Dawn ApartmentsAurora II1BR,1BA$895
Northwood Hills ApartmentsCalifornian1BR,1BA$999
LAKESIDE ON SPRING VALLEYA2 704sf 1/11BR,1BA$1,027
Watersong Villas ApartmentsA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Prestonwood Apartments HomesA11BR,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Richardson, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Richardson apartment is the C2THR Model at La Mirada starting at $2,035 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Richardson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest 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
La MiradaC2THR3BR,2BA$1.36
Falls on Clearwood Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath T22BR,2.5BA$1.15
Huntington TownhomesHartford3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Prestonwood Apartments HomesB3 Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.45
Windham Chase2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1U2BR,1BA$1.51
LAKESIDE ON SPRING VALLEYA1 702sf 1/11BR,1BA$1.46
Amber Dawn ApartmentsAurora II1BR,1BA$1.28
Tuscany at Goldmark Senior Living - 62+ Only1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Hunters CourtA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Richardson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Richardson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Richardson is under $1,058.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Richardson?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Richardson is The Jasmine Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Southwest Richardson costs $1,304.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Richardson?

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 24 regular apartments in Southwest Richardson 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 Southwest Richardson?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Richardson have an average cost of $388 which is $916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Richardson.

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