100 Best Apartments in Richardson, TX (with reviews)

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Rent prices in cities near Richardson, TX

Apartments in Allen $1,771
Apartments in Arlington $1,308
Apartments in Balch Springs $1,106
Apartments in Bedford $1,389
Apartments in Carrollton $1,610
Apartments in Cedar Hill $1,491
Apartments in Coppel $1,849
Apartments in Dallas $1,568
Apartments in Denton $1,482
Apartments in DeSoto $1,434
Apartments in Duncanville $1,312
Apartments in Euless $1,474
Apartments in Farmers Branch $1,810
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Apartments in Flower Mound $2,075
Apartments in Forney $1,409
Apartments in Fort Worth $1,423
Apartments in Frisco $1,919
Apartments in Garland $1,393
Apartments in Grand Prairie $1,477
Apartments in Grapevine $1,785
Apartments in Irving $1,503
Apartments in Keller $1,785
Apartments in Lancaster $1,202
Apartments in Lewisville $1,594
Apartments in Little Elm $1,757
Apartments in Mansfield $1,630
Apartments in McKinney $1,769
Apartments in Mesquite $1,204
Apartments in North Richland Hills $1,516
Apartments in Plano $1,824
Apartments in Princeton $2,075
Apartments in Prosper $2,022
Apartments in Red Oak $1,281
Apartments in Rockwall $1,656
Apartments in Rowlett $1,616
Apartments in Royse City $1,427
Apartments in The Colony $1,770
Apartments in Waxahachie $1,437
Apartments in Wylie $1,701

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Rent prices in Richardson, TX's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in Brick Row $1,768
Apartments in College Park North $1,620
Apartments in Creek Hollow $1,851
Apartments in Foxboro $1,851
Apartments in Galatyn Station $1,745
Apartments in Prestonwood Central $1,620
Apartments in Richardson Heights $1,886
Apartments in Richland Park $1,620
Apartments in Springpark North $1,851
Apartments in Walton Terrace $1,620

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Average rent in Richardson, TX

$1,804/mo Richardson, TX average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Richardson, TX is $1,804.

Richardson, TX apartment rent ranges

About 47% of apartment rents in Richardson, TX range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 28% of apartments. Around 23% of Richardson’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Richardson, TX rent trends

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Richardson, TX is $1,804.

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Richardson, TX last updated?

Prices and availability in Richardson, TX were last updated on 28 Sep 2022.

What are the best apartments in Richardson, TX?

The best apartments in Richardson, TX are: Cutters Point Apartment Homes, Cue Galatyn Station, MAA Eastside, Reserve at Spring Creek and Richland Park.

What is the average rent in Richardson, TX?

The average rent in Richardson, TX is $1,804. Start your search for apartments in Richardson, TX now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Richardson, TX?

The price range for a studio apartment in Richardson, TX is between $1,195 and $3,308. View all studio apartments in Richardson, TX.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX is between $1,150 and $4,076. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Richardson, TX now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX is between $1,375 and $5,842. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX is between $1,245 and $8,301. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Richardson, TX.

What type of rental buildings are in Richardson, TX?

In Richardson 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 28% of Richardson’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Richardson, TX?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Richardson are about 20 years old, on average. Of these, 59% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 76% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 14% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Richardson, TX?

Rental apartments in Richardson come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 39% of all rentals in Richardson. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Renter's guide to Richardson, TX

Welcome to Richardson! This Texas city is perhaps best known as the home of the University of Texas at Dallas, one of the best colleges in the country. But Richardson offers a lot more than that.

In fact, Livability.com named it one of the best 100 cities to live in 2015, and Niche.com considers it the 9^th best suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro for 2017.

At just half the size of nearby Garland, it’s certainly not the largest city. In fact, Dallas is nearly 30 times bigger than Richardson! But Dallas is just 13 miles from Richardson and Fort Worth is 41 miles, meaning big city amenities are just a short trip away.

Richardson has four distinct seasons, with August being the hottest month, when average lows are 77⁰F and average highs are 96⁰F. The coldest month, January, fluctuates from around 37⁰F to 57⁰F.

Unfortunately, the area around Dallas is part of “Tornado Alley” and has one of the highest severe weather risks in the country. But with 230 sunny days and just 57 days of precipitation per year, the weather is usually quite pleasant, if a little warm.

Tips for renting in Richardson, TX

Ready to pack your bags for Richardson? Before you go, let’s take a quick look at some of the local tenant laws, to make sure you’re up to speed.

Texas doesn’t place any limits on the amount of the deposit a landlord can ask for, but they do require that they return it within 30 days of your move-out date. And if the landlord fails to do so, you can take them to small claims court.

In Richardson, you have a “quiet enjoyment” right, which prevents both your landlord and other tenants from disturbing your stay with things like intrusions or noise. If you’re having trouble with noisy neighbors, let your landlord know. But that goes both ways, so you’ll want to keep it down on your end too.

Richardson, TX demographics

118,583Total Population
60,642 Female

57,941 Male
35.1Median Age

Richardson, TX has a population of 118,583 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 60,642 of Richardson’s residents are women and 57,941 are men. The median age of those who live in Richardson, TX is 35.1.

Living in Richardson, TX

There’s a reason Richardson is considered a great place to live. The city itself is fairly small and laid-back, but it’s so close to Dallas that you still get to take advantage of all those big city amenities, including the Dallas/Fort Worth International airport. Talking about pros to living in Richardson, the city is also a great place to find a job, with an unemployment rate well below the national average.

On the other hand, summers can get awfully sweaty, with a high risk of severe storms—one of the biggest cons to living in Richardson. The city’s cost of living is also 13.8% higher than the rest of the US.

Richardson, TX households

29,113 Family

15,023 Non-family
14,061 Children

30,075 No Children

44,136Total Number of Households
2.64Average People Per Household
$85,350Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 44,136 households in Richardson, TX. 29,113 are family households and 15,023 are non-family households. There are 14,061 households with children in Richardson and 30,075 households without children. On average, about 2.64 people live in a household in Richardson, TX.

Things to do in Richardson, TX

There are plenty of things to do in Richardson, whether you’re with a friend, a date, or the whole family.

Nature lovers and fitness fanatics will love strolling through local Breckinridge Park and Cottonwood Park. If you’re with a four-legged companion, Bush Central Barkway Dog Park is another great option.

Of course, Richardson can get pretty hot in the summer, so maybe you’ll be more comfortable indoors, doing some retro arcade gaming at Free Play Arcade. The city also has an impressive library, the Richardson Public Library, where you’ll find books, of course, but also activities and events.

Top shopping destinations in the city include Richardson Square, an outdoor retail center, and The Shops at Promenade, an indoor mall. Nearby Dallas provides some excellent option as well, including the Galleria Dallas mall, which is just a short trip away.

When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll want to hit Jeng Shin for Chinese, Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill for Mediterranean-Lebanese cuisine, Urban Crust for Italian, or Ten50 BBQ for some good ol’ Texas barbeque.

The culture lovers in the family can spend their time perusing the University of Texas at Dallas Visual Arts Building, or catch a show at the Eisemann Center of Performing Arts. And then there’s the North Texas Automotive Museum for any car buffs you know.

Speaking of art, Richardson has some excellent annual events to check out. They include the Cottonwood Art Festival, which features over 240 artists across 14 categories and is one of the top art shows in the country. It’s held in May and October.

Two other awesome events are the Huffhines Art Trails in October, and the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in May. And every holiday season, you can look forward to the Richardson Annual Christmas Parade and the local Santa’s Village.

Sports are very popular in Texas, and while Richardson doesn’t have much to offer in that area, Dallas is one of the best sports cities in the country. There you’ll find the world-famous Dallas Cowboys, the 2011 NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, major league baseball’s Texas Rangers, and even pro hockey and soccer teams, the Dallas Stars and FC Dallas.

Richardson, TX employment & economy

One of the biggest features of Richardson’s economy is the Telecom Corridor, where you’ll find over 5,700 companies providing more than 130,000 jobs. And there are plenty of big names there, from AT&T and Verizon to Samsung and Texas Instruments.

Of course, Richardson is also a college town, which provides plenty of jobs. And the city’s unemployment rate is just 3.60%, which is lower than the Dallas metro, the state of Texas, and the United States as a whole.

Education in Richardson, TX

The University of Texas at Dallas is the focal point of Richardson’s educational landscape—and for good reason. In 2016, US News and World Report ranked the school within the top 100 for computer engineering, computer science, and electrical engineering, along with its full-, part-time, and online MBA programs.

Southern Methodist University and Richland College, a community college, are also near Richardson.

For grade school, the Richardson Independent School District, or RISD, serves the area. And it’s one of the best districts in the state of Texas, with many of the local schools being awarded the statewide TBEC Honor Roll or as national Blue Ribbon Schools.

There are also a few private school options in Richardson, including St. John the Apostle School and Canyon Creek Christian Academy.

Richardson, TX education statistics

The level of education of the population of Richardson, TX is as follows: 4% have no high school education, 18% completed some high school, 23% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 30% have a Bachelor Degree, and 18% have a Graduate Degree.

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