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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Denton, TX

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Denton at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,197
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4

School Rating

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Schools in Denton
24

Some Transit

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Transportation in Denton
49

Somewhat Bikeable

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Transportation in Denton

Denton, TX Apartments for Rent

Denton brings together University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, creating a lively college-town atmosphere right in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Denton, you'll discover plenty of choices throughout established neighborhoods-from contemporary apartment communities near Golden Triangle Mall to charming properties in historic districts around the universities. With about 140,000 residents and a cost of living that sits below the national average, Denton keeps rental rates accessible, with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,179 monthly.

Renting in Denton puts you close to the city's historic downtown square, packed with independent shops, restaurants, and live music venues that have made this Texas city a go-to destination for music lovers. The Denton County Transportation Authority runs the A-train, linking residents to the Dallas DART rail system for smooth commuting across the metroplex. Major highways like Loop 288 offer direct routes to Dallas and Fort Worth, while local employers including the universities and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton provide steady job opportunities. Renters can take advantage of abundant parks and green spaces, shopping areas like Rayzor Ranch, plus annual events including the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival and the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo.

Why Denton?

  • Denton is home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University
  • Denton is convenient to Fort Worth, Dallas, and Arlington
  • Denton is home to the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, which attracts visitors from all over Texas and beyond
  • Denton has a commuter rail station on DCTA’s A-train, which takes riders to Lewisville and Carrollton
  • The city is near two major natural areas: Lewisville Lake and Ray Roberts Lake State Park

Renting in Denton

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Getting Around Denton

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
49

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
24

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Guyer High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,554 Students
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Ryan High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,194 Students
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Denton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
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Strickland Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
940 Students
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McMath Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
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Calhoun Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
757 Students

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