Richardson Apartment Locator: Telecom Corridor Commutes on Four Rail Stops
Free help from your Richardson apartment locator: we checked 66 places this week, from $655 a month after free rent. 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.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,044/mo
- Places with homes available
- 66
- With a special
- 33%
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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. Pick your size to see the best deals.
This week in Richardson
Price by building age, after free rent
On a studio here, middle age buildings run about $399 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 1 bedroom here, older buildings run about $331 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 2 bedroom here, older buildings run about $544 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 3 bedroom here, older buildings run about $1,168 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
33%
of places here have a move-in special
Firm free rent offers here give about 4 weeks. Newer buildings give more: about 8 weeks.
−$39
typical 3 bedroom since November 1
Prices here are easing. A good week to look.
2
brand new or still opening
None has a special this week. New buildings often run the biggest deals as they fill up.
Renting a house or an apartment in Richardson?
A 2 bedroom house here runs about $539 a month more than a 2 bedroom apartment after free rent. Free rent is part of that: before specials, a typical 2 bedroom apartment here lists for about $1,448.
A 3 bedroom house here runs about $310 a month more than a 3 bedroom apartment after free rent. Free rent is part of that: before specials, a typical 3 bedroom apartment here lists for about $2,220.
With a house you usually get a yard, more room and no shared walls. You often pay water, trash and yard care yourself, and deposits can run higher.
With an apartment you pay community fees each month for things like parking, trash and amenities. Free rent usually needs a lease of 12 months or more, and the staff on site handles repairs.
House rents: Rentometer, Oct 2026, houses rented in Richardson, TX in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 66 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in Richardson
Places we like right now, in each kind of building. Tell us your budget, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Newer buildings
Built or redone since 2015
Middle age buildings
Mostly built 1995 to 2014
Older buildings
Built before 1995, lower prices
Find your best deal in Richardson
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.
1 / 8Top deal on this list
$353 below similar 2 bedrooms here
Low price, no special needed
$960
/mo
2 bed · 814 sq ft · $1.18 per sq ft
Class C · Built 1979 · 4+ stars on Google
9 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan
1 / 8$191 below similar 1 bedrooms here
1 bed · 663 sq ft · $1.69 per sq ft
Class B · Built 2016 · 3.5+ stars on Google
32 homes available this week
No special needed
$1,118/moGet the name
1 / 8★ Our pick$77 below similar studios here
Studio · 570 sq ft · $1,332 listed
Class A · Built 2024 · 4+ stars on Google
3 homes available this week
8 weeks free on a 12‑month lease
You save about $2,450
$1,128/mo net effectiveGet the name
1 / 5$270 below similar 3 bedrooms here
3 bed · 1,601 sq ft · $1.51 per sq ft
Class A · Built 2017 · 4+ stars on Google
5 homes available this week
Up to 4 weeks free on some homes
$2,410/moGet the name
Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Nothing here matches all of that this week. Tell us what you want and we'll look for buildings that fit.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
See all the numbers: prices by size, newer vs. older, week by week
Prices by size
"Middle half" is the range half the places here start in. A price under it beats about 3 in 4 places.
| Size | Typical | Cheapest | Middle half | Per sq ft | Since November 1 | Places open |
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| Studio | $1,026 | $750 | $828 to $1,181 | $1.98 | no change | 11 |
| 1 bed | $1,044 | $655 | $873 to $1,273 | $1.55 | no change | 62 |
| 2 bed | $1,409 | $875 | $1,216 to $1,745 | $1.49 | down $8 | 64 |
| 3 bed | $2,190 | $1,341 | $1,697 to $2,582 | $1.52 | down $39 | 32 |
| 4 bed | n/a | $3,150 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 |
Newer vs. older buildings
Newer means built or redone since 2015. Middle means mostly 1995 to 2014. Older means built before 1995. Prices are for a 1 bedroom. How we sort them
| Buildings | Typical 1 bed | With a special | Usual weeks free | Per sq ft | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newer (Class A) | $1,310 | 41% | 8 weeks | $1.78 | 17 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,018 | 37% | 4 weeks | $1.45 | 30 |
| Older (Class C) | $979 | 21% | 7 weeks | $1.39 | 19 |
Prices week by week
The typical price from each weekly check since Oct 28. A line heading down means prices here are easing.
Each place's price is its lowest listed available apartment of that size, after any firm free rent and before fees. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student housing. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
Areas we cover inside Richardson
Telecom CorridorThe 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.
CityLineCityLine 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 CreekCanyon 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 HeightsCottonwood 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.
NorthrichNorthrich 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 $1,044 a month with free rent averaged in, compared with $1,245 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.
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
- Creeks, a waterfall and big lawns
- Chinatown, dim sum and barbecue
- Groceries from around the world
- Festivals and the Eisemann Center
- What we tell renters about Richardson
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
Park and ride into Dallas on the Red or Orange line and skip US-75 at rush hour.
- Train to Dallas
- Skipping traffic
Galatyn Park Station
Ride in for a show at the Eisemann Center or a festival weekend and walk straight over.
- Show nights
- Festival weekends
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
Go a day or two after a good rain, when the little waterfall is running, and bring a camera.
- Waterfall walks
- Rainy day photos
Cottonwood Park
Walk it on a weekday evening, then come back for the art festival in May or October.
- Evening walks
- Art festival weekends
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
Graze on a weekend afternoon, trying a few small plates and a sweet drink before you shop the stores.
- Weekend grazing
- Snacks and drinks
Kirin Court
Go early on Saturday or Sunday for dim sum, and bring a group to try more plates.
- Weekend dim sum
- Group meals
Ten50 BBQ
Grab brisket and sides for lunch, then eat on the patio when the weather is mild.
- Weekday lunch
- Patio meals
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
Shop the grocery for Vietnamese staples, then grab a banh mi or a bowl of pho from the stalls.
- Vietnamese groceries
- Quick lunch
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
Take the train to Galatyn Park for a show and walk across; you won't need to hunt for parking.
- Plays and concerts
- Date nights
Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
Buy a weekend pass in May and ride DART to Galatyn Park; the stages run late into the night.
- Live music
- Festival weekends
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.
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 $1,044, and the cheapest open one works out to $655 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.
Looking in Richardson?
Got a Telecom Corridor offer letter? Send the start date and your budget, and we'll send Richardson homes near your office or a station. Related reading: moving for a new job, utilities and fees and new buildings.
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