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- Best apartments in Allen: 6 buildings checked Oct 26, 2026
- How did we pick the best apartments in Allen?
- Best Allen apartments for move-in specials
- Watters Creek apartments
- What should I compare between these apartments?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Allen apartment? It’s free.
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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Buildings checked Oct 26, 2026 against each property’s own website.
Quick answer: There is no single best apartment in Allen; it depends on the area, layout and budget you want. We checked 6 standout buildings on their own websites on Oct 26, 2026: Alleia Watters Creek, Inkwell Watters Creek, Axis at Watters Creek, Monarch at The Avenue, The Carson at Twin Creeks and The Gates of Allen Station. All six were showing a special that day.
Best apartments in Allen: 6 buildings checked Oct 26, 2026
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleia Watters Creek | 1165 Montgomery Blvd (75013) | Newer 1- to 3-bedrooms near Watters Creek | 8 weeks free; restrictions apply (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
| Inkwell Watters Creek | 1175 Montgomery Blvd (75013) | 1- to 3-bedrooms near Watters Creek | Up to 1.5 months free, lease by 10/30/2026; 1-beds from $1,307 (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
| Axis at Watters Creek | 270 S Watters Rd (75013) | Watters Creek area | Up to 6 weeks free plus additional specials (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
| Monarch at The Avenue | Allen | Brand-new 1- to 3-bedrooms | Up to 10 weeks free (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
| The Carson at Twin Creeks | 659 Junction Dr (75013) | Twin Creeks | Up to 8 weeks free off months 2 and 4; restrictions apply (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
| The Gates of Allen Station | 505 E Exchange Pkwy (75002) | Allen Station | 1-beds from $1,430 with $1,000 off; 2-beds from $1,769 with $500 off (checked Oct 26, 2026) | Dallas specials |
Alleia, Inkwell and Axis are near Watters Creek, The Carson is in Twin Creeks, and The Gates is near Allen Station. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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How did we pick the best apartments in Allen?
We picked buildings for what they offer: location, layouts, amenities listed on the property’s own site, and the price or special it showed when we checked. Every building was verified on its official website on Oct 26, 2026. We left off income-restricted, by-the-bed and age-restricted communities, and any building whose site did not load or show current details that day.
Best Allen apartments for move-in specials
On Oct 26, 2026, Monarch at The Avenue listed up to 10 weeks free, Alleia Watters Creek 8 weeks free, The Carson up to 8 weeks free and Inkwell up to 1.5 months free for leases by 10/30/2026. I reconfirm specials before you apply.
Watters Creek apartments
Alleia, Inkwell and Axis are all close to the Watters Creek shops and restaurants. See our modern Allen apartments guide.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best apartments in Allen in 2026?
Standouts we checked on Oct 26, 2026 include Alleia Watters Creek, Inkwell Watters Creek, Axis at Watters Creek, Monarch at The Avenue, The Carson at Twin Creeks and The Gates of Allen Station.
How much is a one-bedroom at the best Allen apartments?
On Oct 26, 2026, one-bedrooms listed from $1,307 at Inkwell Watters Creek and $1,430 at The Gates of Allen Station. Other buildings did not show a price on the pages we checked, so ask.
Is it free to use an apartment locator in Allen?
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