Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Richardson Neighborhood of Richardson, TX from $700 (20 Rentals)

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The Wexler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wexler

925 S Waterview DrRichardson, TX 75080

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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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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

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Fortuna ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$755
HeliosE1Studio,1BA$804
LuminaA11BR,1BA$844
Oak Hollow CommunitiesPhase 61BR,1BA$850
The Jasmine ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Richardson, TX

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Richardson area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath T1 Model at Falls on Clearwood Apartments in the in the Abrams Road neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Southwest Richardson apartment is the B2 Model at La Mirada starting at $1,274 with a $1.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Falls on Clearwood Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath T12BR,1.5BA$1.19
La MiradaB22BR,2BA$1.14
LuminaB22BR,2BA$1.35
Windham Chase2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B1U2BR,1BA$1.50
Oaks at Spring ValleyB12BR,1BA$1.34
Huntington TownhomesHeritage1BR,1.5BA$1.26
Amber Dawn ApartmentsAurora II1BR,1BA$1.42
Tuscany at Goldmark Senior Living - 62+ Only1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Oak Hollow Communitiesphase 11BR,1BA$1.42
La Fortuna ApartmentsA1Studio ,1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Richardson, Richardson, TX

Ranked #12

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $1,149.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Richardson is Helios which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Southwest Richardson costs $5,226.

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 23 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 $205 which is $5,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Richardson.

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