
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Temple Neighborhood of Temple, TX from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Heritage Village Apartments

715 N 20th St, Unit 07

Apple Creek

Mariposa Scott and White 55+ Apartment Homes

Total Monthly Price
502 W Avenue G

Village at Meadowbend
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Oaks at Creekside Apartments

The Bricks on 13th Apartments

Waterford Park Apartments

The Bridge Apartments

Parks on the Green

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Marland Place
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1404 Ave E - B Ave

University Courtyard

District at 21 Fourteen

1240 Honor Ln

1219 S 10th St

Renata Square Apartments

Hawn Plaza
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Downtown Temple, Temple, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Temple?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Temple Studio Apartments | $932 | $624 | $2,129 |
| Downtown Temple 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $639 | $1,777 |
| Downtown Temple 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $650 | $2,022 |
| Downtown Temple 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $939 | $4,352 |
| Downtown Temple 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,886 | $2,332 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Temple Neighborhood of Temple, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Temple Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Temple area of Temple, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Village Apartments priced from $639. Village at Meadowbend has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. Here are the most affordable Downtown Temple apartments for rent in Temple, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Village Apartments | 1-1 (704) | 1BR,1BA | $639 |
| Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
| Oaks at Creekside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $797 |
| Apple Creek | S1-Premium | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Waterford Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Temple, TX
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Temple area is the $1.41 price per square foot Ashburn Model at Pecan Creek in the in the Temple neighborhood starting from $1,786. The second greatest value Downtown Temple apartment is the 3x2 Model at 4 Hundred Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Temple neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Temple apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Creek | Ashburn | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 4 Hundred Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
| Bell Tower | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Villas on the Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Windsor Court Apartments | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Parks on the Green | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Waterford Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Village at Meadowbend | The Elm 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Heritage Village Apartments | 2x1 (689) | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Marland Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Temple, Temple, TX
Ranked #3
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Temple Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Temple?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Temple is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Temple?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Temple is Heritage Village Apartments which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Downtown Temple costs $2,186.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Temple?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Temple have an average cost of $128 which is $2,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Temple.
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