Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX from $400 (390 Rentals)

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848 Mitchell
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$570 - $1,425
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

848 Mitchell

848 W Mitchell StArlington, TX 76013
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Mateo Apartment Homes
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$792 - $1,278
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$792 - $1,278
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Mateo Apartment Homes

2007 Springcrest DrArlington, TX 76010
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$795 - $1,195

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307 Rose St

ArlingtonTX76010
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Felix Apartments
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$800 - $1,312
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Felix Apartments

2004 Sherry StArlington, TX 76010
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property at 308 S W St

$899 - $1,050

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308 S W St

ArlingtonTX76010
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Verandahs at Cliffside
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$919 - $2,333
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Verandahs at Cliffside

1705 NE Green Oaks BlvdArlington, TX 76006
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TwentyOne15
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$929 - $1,214
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TwentyOne15

2115 Park Springs CirArlington, TX 76013
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Arlington$16,796$714590
North Arlington$16,943$6991153

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at 101 Center in the UTA neighborhood priced from $629. Midtown Urban in the West Arlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Center4x4B4BR,4BA$629
Midtown UrbanD14BR,4BA$659
The MirageA31BR,1BA$679
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$691
Park at TimberlakeA2R1BR,1BA$699
Las PalmasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Crest CentreportA1BR,1BA$699
Riverwalk TXE1Studio,1BA$700
The VenturaA3-11BR,1BA$707
Post Oak PlaceA11BR,1BA$714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington in the in the Central Arlington neighborhood starting from $715. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the B4 Model at Elliot Windsprint starting at $1,289 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$0.65
Elliot WindsprintB42BR,2BA$1.21
Woodland ParkB22BR,2BA$1.22
The Midway2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Gala at Oak CrestTwo bedroom patio 602BR,1BA$1.18
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.77
Midtown UrbanB1-R2BR,2BA$1.00
5500-5504 Beaty St55411BR,1BA$1.23
ChaparralA11BR,1BA$1.08
Across the StreetA11BR,1BA$1.18

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Arlington Overview

Considered a part of the thriving Mid-Cities region of Texas, Arlington apartments have grown in demand with each passing year. Offering easy access to the excitement and job markets of both Dallas and Fort Worth, this north Texas hot spot is well worth considering if you are planning a move.

Why live in Arlington, TX?

Offering convenience and affordability, Arlington apartments make a great alternative to the higher prices and crowded atmosphere of nearby Fort Worth or Dallas. Still close enough to make an easy commute to the job markets of those larger cities, apartments in Arlington boast the smaller city feel that so many Texas residents crave.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington is under $714.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $16,869.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 81 regular apartments in Arlington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arlington?

Cheap apartments in Arlington have an average cost of $300 which is $16,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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