Cheap Apartments for Rent in Temple, TX from $300 (111 Rentals)

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Villas on the Hill
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$997 - $1,640
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Villas on the Hill

2510 S 31st StTemple, TX 76504
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PECAN POINTE
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$1,000 - $2,078
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PECAN POINTE

463 Westfield BlvdTemple, TX 76502
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WILDFLOWER VILLAS
$1,065 - $1,685
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WILDFLOWER VILLAS

5227 W Adams AveTemple, TX 76502
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Beyond The Bend
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$1,225 - $1,525
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Beyond The Bend

5900 Bend of the River BlvdTemple, TX 76502
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Raintree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Raintree Apartments

1617 Canyon Creek DrTemple, TX 76502
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Temple, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Temple, TX area range in price from $475 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $1,935. The three Temple neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lakeview at The Ridge at $725, Killeen Fort Hood at $475, and Downtown Temple at $624. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Temple Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lakeview at The Ridge$1,500$72568
Killeen Fort Hood$1,557$475539
Downtown Temple$2,207$624171
Skipcha Mountain/Expression$2,207$624198
Windmill Farms$2,207$624113

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. Village at Meadowbend in the Windmill Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. 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
Village at MeadowbendThe Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$787
Waterford Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Apple CreekS1-PremiumStudio,1BA$799
The Bricks on 13th ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Bridge Apartments1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$800
District at 21 Fourteen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$801
WildwoodWalnut1BR,1BA$809
Riverwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Oaks at Creekside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temple, TX

As of June 14, 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 starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Temple apartment is the C1 Zinner Model at PECAN POINTE starting at $1,497 with a $1.15 price per square foot . 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 POINTEC1 Zinner3BR,2BA$1.15
4 Hundred Apartments3x23BR,2BA$0.83
Chappell Creek VillageC2BR,2BA$1.14
The Hilltop Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$1.18
Waterford Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.00
THE BLUFFS1/11BR,1BA$1.12
Greenbrier Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Village at MeadowbendThe Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage Village Apartments2x1 (689)2BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $825.

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 $1,935.

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 30 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 $128 which is $1,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Temple.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.