
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arkansas Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (102 Rentals)
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508 S Mesquite St

108 Mill Creek Dr

The Mirage

510 S Mesquite St

307 Rose St

Park at Timberlake

Harmony

Stratton

Trinity Trace
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Mercer Park

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The Jerry

308 S W St

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Park Row

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Providence at Prairie Oaks Apartments

214 Willis Ave, Unit 3

2007 Springcrest Dr, Unit 0709
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306 E Mitchell St

Elliot Pioneer

2448 Sunflower Dr

Paddock on Park Row

Hendrix

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Center Place

313 Rose St

Autumnwood

600 Grand Ave
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204 Hosack St

208 Hosack St

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The Mark at Arlington

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RIVERBEND

3701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Unit 1303

Ennova Highlands

2423-2425 Limestone Dr
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Arkansas Heights, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arkansas Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Heights Studio Apartments | $1,074 | $574 | $1,570 |
| Arkansas Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $679 | $2,048 |
| Arkansas Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $795 | $3,999 |
| Arkansas Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $679 | $4,999 |
| Arkansas Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $599 | $2,910 |
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There are currently 102 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arkansas Heights Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available Arkansas Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arkansas Heights area of Dallas, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at 101 Center priced from $599. The Mirage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Arkansas Heights apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Center | 4x4A | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| The Mirage | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Park at Timberlake | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $723 |
| 811 S Mesquite St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Stratton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Trinity Trace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Elliot Windsprint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arkansas Heights, TX
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arkansas Heights area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington in the in the Central Arlington neighborhood starting from $723. The second greatest value Arkansas Heights 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 Arkansas Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
| Elliot Windsprint | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Hendrix | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Mercer Park | 2 bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Harmony | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Zen | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Across the Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Palace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Sherry Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arkansas Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arkansas Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arkansas Heights is under $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arkansas Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Arkansas Heights is The Mirage which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Arkansas Heights costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arkansas Heights?
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 143 regular apartments in Arkansas Heights 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 Arkansas Heights?
Cheap apartments in Arkansas Heights have an average cost of $384 which is $1,311 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arkansas Heights.
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