# Richardson Apartment Locator | Deals From $655 (Oct 2026)

> Richardson apartment locator, free to you: 63 communities checked this week, and 1 bedrooms start at $655 after specials. See the deals on a map.

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# Richardson Apartment Locator: Telecom Corridor Commutes on Four Rail Stops

Richardson sits on Central Expressway between Dallas and Plano, where the Bush Turnpike crosses, and the Telecom Corridor jobs sit right along the freeway. Older garden complexes spread across the city on both sides of US-75. Newer mid-rises cluster at CityLine and Galatyn Park. Rents usually come in under central Dallas, and four rail stops make one car workable.

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## Richardson apartments by size this week

We checked 66 places in Richardson on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees.

- Studio: $1,026 a month typical, from $750, 11 places with one available, 3 with a special
- 1 Bedroom: $1,044 a month typical, from $655, 62 places with one available, 21 with a special
- 2 Bedroom: $1,409 a month typical, from $875, 64 places with one available, 21 with a special
- 3 Bedroom: $2,190 a month typical, from $1,341, 32 places with one available, 14 with a special
- 4 Bedroom: from $3,150, 1 places with one available, 0 with a special
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## Richardson rents this week

We check these numbers every week. Updated November 6, 2026. Where a place has a firm move-in special, its rent counts the free rent spread evenly over the lease. Rents are before fees. 66 communities in Richardson had homes available; 22 listed a move-in special. Method: https://apartmentlocatordallas.com/rent-data-methodology/

Our read this week: Newer buildings here cost about $292 more a month than middle age ones, even after their free rent ($1,310 vs. $1,018 for a 1 bedroom). If price matters most, start with the older buildings. Free rent runs bigger at newer buildings: about 8 weeks, compared with 4 at middle age ones. 2 buildings here are brand new or still opening, and 0 of them have a move-in special right now. New buildings have to fill up fast, so they usually give the biggest deals.

| Size | Communities with available apartments | Lowest rent | Middle half | Typical starting rent | Typical $/sq ft | Since November 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | 11 | $750 | $828 to $1,181 | $1,026 | $1.98 | no change |
| 1 bed | 62 | $655 | $873 to $1,273 | $1,044 | $1.55 | no change |
| 2 bed | 64 | $875 | $1,216 to $1,745 | $1,409 | $1.49 | down $8 |
| 3 bed | 32 | $1,341 | $1,697 to $2,582 | $2,190 | $1.52 | down $39 |
| 4 bed | 1 | $3,150 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

| Building class | Communities | Typical 1 bed | $/sq ft | With a special | Typical weeks free |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Newer (Class A) | 17 | $1,310 | $1.78 | 41% | 8 |
| Middle (Class B) | 30 | $1,018 | $1.45 | 37% | 4 |
| Older (Class C) | 19 | $979 | $1.39 | 21% | 7 |

- Cheapest 1 bedroom here: 1 bed listed from $700 (500 sq ft), Class B. Special: 2 Months Free. About $583/mo net effective over a 12 month lease
- Cheapest 2 bedroom here: 2 bed listed from $960 (814 sq ft), Class C
- Cheapest studio here: Studio listed from $806 (471 sq ft), Class B
- Cheapest 3 bedroom here: 3 bed listed from $1,700 (1152 sq ft), Class B
- Most free rent here: Studio listed from $1,332 (570 sq ft), Class A. Special: 8 Weeks Free on A 12+ Month Lease. About $1,128/mo net effective over a 12 month lease

Rents are the lowest listed price for an available apartment of each size in our weekly check. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student communities. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
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## Areas we cover inside Richardson

- **Telecom Corridor**: The Telecom Corridor is the office belt along US-75 in north Richardson, around Galatyn Park station and the Eisemann Center. Midsize apartment buildings and older garden complexes sit within a mile of the freeway, and UT Dallas is a short drive west.
- **CityLine**: CityLine is the district of offices, shops and homes at US-75 and the Bush Turnpike, built around the State Farm campus. Midsize apartment buildings sit over shops and restaurants. CityLine/Bush station serves the Red and Orange lines and, since 2025, the Silver Line.
- **Canyon Creek**: Canyon Creek is the northwest Richardson neighborhood around Canyon Creek Country Club, north of Campbell Road along Custer Parkway. It's mostly 1960s and 1970s houses with some condos and townhomes, and UT Dallas and the Bush Turnpike are close.
- **Cottonwood Heights**: Cottonwood Heights sits in southwest Richardson, north of Spring Valley Road with Coit Road on its west side, a neighborhood of midcentury ranch houses. Rentals are mostly leased homes, and Spring Valley station on the Red and Orange lines is a short drive east.
- **Northrich**: Northrich is a neighborhood of midcentury houses in north central Richardson, between Arapaho and Campbell roads west of US-75. The small Northrich Park sits inside it. Leased houses and the odd duplex make up the rentals, and Arapaho Center station is close.

## Richardson Apartments Close to Telecom Corridor Jobs

- Homes close to Spring Valley, Arapaho Center, Galatyn Park or CityLine/Bush when you want to keep one car
- Older garden complexes checked for split utility billing, covered parking fees and summer power bills
- Telecom Corridor job moves on a short timeline, including leases signed from out of state
- CityLine mid-rises compared with older complexes on the same monthly basis

## Getting around Richardson

Richardson lies directly north of Dallas along US-75, with the Bush Turnpike crossing its northern half. Where the two meet, Plano, Garland, Addison and North Dallas are all a short drive when traffic is light.

Four Red and Orange line stations run up the freeway: Spring Valley, Arapaho Center, Galatyn Park and CityLine/Bush. Since October 2025 the Silver Line stops at CityLine/Bush and at UT Dallas, heading west to DFW Airport. Downtown Dallas is about 15 miles south by car, and living near a station is what makes a one car household work.

Most Telecom Corridor employers sit along US-75 between LBJ and the Turnpike, Texas Instruments and State Farm among them, with UT Dallas just west. US-75 jams both ways at rush hour, so a home near your office or a station saves the most time.

## Richardson rentals: older garden complexes and newer CityLine buildings

Most rentals come in two kinds. Older garden complexes are scattered across the older parts of the city on both sides of the freeway, and newer buildings cluster around CityLine and Galatyn Park. Both usually rent for less than central Dallas. This week a typical Richardson one bedroom is <span data-ar="a:richardson:1">$1,044</span> a month with free rent averaged in, compared with <span data-ar="m1">$1,245</span> across the Dallas area.

Garden complexes bring their own questions. Does the property split utility bills among units by a formula? Is covered parking extra? What does summer power run with an older cooling system? And is the unit on the ground floor or up three flights with no elevator?

The CityLine buildings charge central Dallas style fees for amenities, garage parking and package lockers, and some offer free weeks. Before you choose, price both kinds of building per month after fees and any special.

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## Living day to day in Richardson

Richardson sits on US-75 between Dallas and Plano, with train stops up and down the city. It has a long list of Asian restaurants and big parks along its creeks.

### Richardson by train or car

The Red and Orange lines run along US-75 with stops at CityLine/Bush, Galatyn Park, Arapaho Center and Spring Valley. The Silver Line, open since October 25, 2025, added a UT Dallas stop and links CityLine/Bush west to DFW Airport Terminal B. By our 8am count, Legacy West is about 22 minutes away, Downtown Dallas and the Medical District both 34, and DFW Airport 35.

- **Arapaho Center Station** (rail station): Park and ride into Dallas on the Red or Orange line and skip US-75 at rush hour.
- **Galatyn Park Station** (rail station): Ride in for a show at the Eisemann Center or a festival weekend and walk straight over.

### Creeks, a waterfall and big lawns

Prairie Creek Park, a short drive from the center, has a small waterfall over the rocks of the creek. It's worth a visit after a rain. Cottonwood Park is a big, shady park and the home of the Cottonwood Art Festival. Huffhines Park, Heights Park and the paths of Duck Creek Linear Park round out the list.

- **Prairie Creek Park** (park): Go a day or two after a good rain, when the little waterfall is running, and bring a camera.
- **Cottonwood Park** (park): Walk it on a weekday evening, then come back for the art festival in May or October.

### Chinatown, dim sum and barbecue

DFW China Town, close to the center of Richardson, packs Asian restaurants, snack shops and stores into one center. Kirin Court, nearby, is the big dim sum room with weekend crowds. Cali Saigon Mall, a few miles away in Garland, has Vietnamese food stalls and a grocery. For barbecue, Ten50 BBQ sits by US-75, and CityLine's walkable blocks have more restaurants near the train.

- **DFW China Town** (food district): Graze on a weekend afternoon, trying a few small plates and a sweet drink before you shop the stores.
- **Kirin Court** (dim sum): Go early on Saturday or Sunday for dim sum, and bring a group to try more plates.
- **Ten50 BBQ** (barbecue): Grab brisket and sides for lunch, then eat on the patio when the weather is mild.

### Groceries from around the world

Richardson has an unusual mix of grocers. India Bazaar, Sara's Market and Bakery, World Food Warehouse and the stores at Cali Saigon Mall sit beside ALDI, Fiesta Mart, El Rancho and a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Most sit a short drive from each other, so the weekly run can include something new.

- **Cali Saigon Mall** (shopping center): Shop the grocery for Vietnamese staples, then grab a banh mi or a bowl of pho from the stalls.

### Festivals and the Eisemann Center

The Eisemann Center at Galatyn Park books plays, concerts and touring shows all year. Every May, Galatyn Park hosts the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival across several stages. The Cottonwood Art Festival comes to Cottonwood Park each spring and fall, in early May and again in early October. Alamo Drafthouse, near the middle of town, serves food during the movie.

- **Eisemann Center** (performing arts center): Take the train to Galatyn Park for a show and walk across; you won't need to hunt for parking.
- **Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival** (music festival): Buy a weekend pass in May and ride DART to Galatyn Park; the stages run late into the night.

### What we tell renters about Richardson

The Wildflower! weekend in May crowds the roads and lots around Galatyn Park, so plan for it if you live near there. Away from rush hour, Silver Line trains come hourly, so check times before you count on it for the airport. US-75 backs up both ways at rush hour, and a home near a Red or Orange line stop is the easy way around it.

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## Richardson questions

### Which rail stops serve Richardson?

Spring Valley, Arapaho Center, Galatyn Park and CityLine/Bush on the Red and Orange lines, plus the Silver Line at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas, which runs west to DFW Airport. Silver Line trains run about hourly outside rush hour.

### Is Richardson cheaper than central Dallas?

Usually, especially at the older garden complexes. Compare real quotes after fees, not city averages (the prices by size at the top of this page update each week). Right now a typical Richardson one bedroom is <span data-ar="a:richardson:1">$1,044</span>, and the cheapest open one works out to <span data-ar="a:richardson:1:low">$655</span> with free rent averaged in.

### What should I ask at a Richardson garden complex?

Whether utilities are split among units by formula, whether covered parking costs extra, what summer power runs with that unit's cooling, and whether you'd be climbing stairs to a third floor.

### Can I lease in Richardson from out of state?

Yes. Send your start date and office address, and we'll compare commutes across the Telecom Corridor, help set up visits around your trip, or help with a lease signed sight unseen.

### Is there an apartment locator near Richardson?

Yes. We cover Richardson from Spring Valley up to CityLine, garden complexes and mid-rises alike, and we'll show you which homes sit a short walk from a rail stop.

## Near Richardson

- [East Plano](/neighborhoods/east-plano/): Jupiter Road Corridor · Shiloh Road Area · 14th Street Corridor
- [Far North Dallas](/neighborhoods/far-north-dallas/): Bent Tree · Prestonwood · Frankford Corridor
- [Lake Highlands](/neighborhoods/lake-highlands/): Skillman Corridor · Audelia Road · Ferndale

## Looking in Richardson?

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