Cheap Apartments for Rent in Temple, TX from $550 (149 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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WILDFLOWER VILLAS
$987 - $1,955

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Base Rent$987 - $1,955
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WILDFLOWER VILLAS

5227 W Adams AveTemple, TX 76502
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PECAN POINTE
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$1,032 - $1,921

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Base Rent$1,032 - $1,921
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PECAN POINTE

463 Westfield BlvdTemple, TX 76502
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Villas on the Hill
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$1,120 - $1,724

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Base Rent$1,120 - $1,724
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Villas on the Hill

2510 S 31st StTemple, TX 76504
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Ariza Scott BLVD
$1,136 - $2,210

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Base Rent$1,136 - $2,210
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Ariza Scott BLVD

2102 Scott BlvdTemple, TX 76504
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Beyond The Bend
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$1,225 - $1,525

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Base Rent$1,225 - $1,525
Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,525
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beyond The Bend

5900 Bend of the River BlvdTemple, TX 76502
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property at 403 Olaf Dr
$1,245
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403 Olaf Dr

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 608 Karey Dr
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
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608 Karey Dr

TempleTX76502

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Temple, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Temple, TX area range in price from $395 to $7,000 with an overall median price of $1,082. The three Temple neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Killeen Fort Hood at $1,032, Skipcha Mountain/Expression at $1,127, and Downtown Temple at $1,155. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Temple Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Killeen Fort Hood$1,032$395680
Skipcha Mountain/Expression$1,127$72545
Downtown Temple$1,155$550131
Lakeview at The Ridge$1,227$72542
Windmill Farms$1,240$550103

Cheapest Available Temple Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Temple, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village Apartments in the Windmill Farms neighborhood priced from $639. Grove at Nolan Creek in the Belton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Temple apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Village Apartments1-1 (704)1BR,1BA$639
Grove at Nolan CreekA11BR,1BA$695
Autumn Chase Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Landmark Apartments1BD/1B1BR,1BA$750
Village at MeadowbendThe Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$787
Oaks at Creekside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$797
Apple CreekS1-PremiumStudio,1BA$799
Waterford Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
The Bridge Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$800
The RetreatA21BR,1BA$811

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temple, TX

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Temple area is the $1.17 price per square foot Greenwood Model at The Residences at Fresh Meadows in the in the Temple neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Temple apartment is the B3 Excel Model at PECAN POINTE starting at $1,457 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Temple neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Temple apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Fresh MeadowsGreenwood3BR,2BA$1.17
PECAN POINTEB3 Excel2BR,2BA$1.21
4 Hundred Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.83
Country Lane Seniors - Temple CommunityB12BR,1BA$1.09
Waterford Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.00
Woodbridge Crossing Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.18
THE BLUFFS1/11BR,1BA$1.12
Greenbrier Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Village at MeadowbendThe Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage Village Apartments2x1 (689)2BR,1BA$1.07

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Temple Overview

Living a quiet and fun life is quite interesting, and Temple City offers just that. If you are looking for apartments in Temple, then you better get set to enjoy the array of goodies the city offers. From travel options to amenities, shopping, food, and entertainment, you get them all in Temple.

Why live in Temple, TX?

Temple has proven to be a great place for anyone to settle in given its diverse population. Commuting is, also, much easier as compared to other cities given it takes an average of 16 minutes to get to work, 10 minutes less as compared to the national average. There are various commuter options available like the train, bus, and private vehicles. The weather is friendly in most part of the year. For comfort and convenience, Temple is rich in amenities. There are a number of schools, parks, food and drink options, grocery stores, health, and entertainment facilities in the amenities list in Temple to provide service you need.

Temple, TX
Population: 76,256

Ranked #461

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Temple Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Temple?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Temple is under $811.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Temple?

The cheapest apartment in Temple is Heritage Village Apartments which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Temple costs $1,082.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Temple?

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 38 regular apartments in Temple 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 Temple?

Cheap apartments in Temple have an average cost of $173 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Temple.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.