Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tyler, TX from $488 (62 Rentals)

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The Evergreens
$802 - $2,092

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Evergreens

4123 Southpark DrTyler, TX 75703
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The Rose on Sybil
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$802 - $2,768

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The Rose on Sybil

1909 Sybil LnTyler, TX 75703
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The Ridge
$864 - $1,115

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The Ridge

4800 Paluxy DrTyler, TX 75703
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property at 606 W Dobbs St
$950 - $1,550
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606 W Dobbs St

TylerTX75701
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The Lodge on Broadway
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$975 - $1,150

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Base Rent$975 - $1,150

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The Lodge on Broadway

2713 South Broadway AveTyler, TX 75701
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$950 - $995
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525 W Houston St

TylerTX75702
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The Establishment
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Establishment

5415 Old Bullard RdTyler, TX 75703

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Fox Run
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run

2601 S Southeast Loop 323Tyler, TX 75701
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Laurel Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Flats

1208 E Houston StTyler, TX 75702
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The Woodlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodlands

400 Old Grande BlvdTyler, TX 75703
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Cambridge Oaks I
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Oaks I

8414 Cambridge RdTyler, TX 75703
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Villas of Pine Ridge 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Pine Ridge 55+

3110 Towne Park DrTyler, TX 75701
Senior Living
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tyler, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tyler, TX area range in price from $488 to $1,625 with an overall median price of $1,130. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tyler Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown$1,130$48841

Cheapest Available Tyler Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tyler, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $591. Finley Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tyler apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$591
Finley Apartment HomesA1a1BR,1BA$675
Marabella Apartment HomesA121BR,1BA$788
The EvergreensThe Maple1BR,1BA$791
The Nest ApartmentsA1 - Tier 2Studio,1BA$799
The Rose on SybilA21BR,1BA$802
River Oaks ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$822

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tyler, TX

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tyler area is the $0.92 price per square foot TRU Oak Model at Fannin Meadows in the starting from $1,443. The second greatest value Tyler apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Southwest Pines starting at $1,279 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tyler apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fannin MeadowsTRU Oak4BR,2BA$0.92
Southwest Pines3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.10
Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.57
Town Parc At Tyler2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
310 S Industrial St, Unit 3310 S Industrial St3BR,1BA$1.04
West 25th Street 825 Duplex2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.04
N Palace Ave 2215 Duplex2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Saige MeadowsB12BR,2BA$1.03
513 S Industrial St, Unit 2513 S Industrial St2BR,1BA$0.94
404 S Industrial St, Unit 1404 S Industrial St1BR,1BA$1.05

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Tyler Overview

If you’re interested in apartments in Tyler, TX, you’ll find a friendly, well-populated area that is still small enough that you won’t feel lost in the crowd. Tyler’s nickname is “The Rose Capital of the World” and boasts the largest rose garden of the nation. You’ll find plenty of employment options and leisure activities to keep you busy if you make Tyler your new home.

Why live in Tyler, TX?

There are many reasons why the city of Tyler is attractive. The year-round beautiful weather of the area makes getting outside for a walk, bike ride or round of golf no problem. You’ll have no concern of cabin fever which can lead to a healthier, more active way of life. There are plenty of parks nearby as well. Because of this, Tyler offers a splash of city life that doesn’t have to define who you are if you need some space. Walk in the downtown section one day or get off the beaten path the next. Either one will be no problem if you make one of the many apartments in Tyler,TX your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tyler Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tyler?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tyler is under $822.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tyler?

The cheapest apartment in Tyler is Finley Apartment Homes which is listed at $677, while the average apartment in Tyler costs $1,130.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tyler?

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 Tyler 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 Tyler?

Cheap apartments in Tyler have an average cost of $692 which is $438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tyler.

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