
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX from $400 (30 Rentals)
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Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,167 | $574 | $4,650 |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $679 | $6,213 |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $795 | $9,123 |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $570 | $8,773 |
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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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