
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)
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108 Mill Creek Dr

508 S Mesquite St

The Mirage

510 S Mesquite St, Unit B

510 S Mesquite St

Rose Street Apartments

307 Rose St
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WATERDANCE

Mitchell Apartments

The Jerry

Linda Vista Apartments

PARKSIDE ARLINGTON

Sam Maverick Apartments

306 E Mitchell St

Paddock on Park Row
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313 Rose St

600 Grand Ave

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Round Rock Townhomes

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RIVERBEND

204 Hosack St

Oaktree Apartments

Atrium Gardens

Oxford Apartments
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811 S Mesquite St

Shadow Brook

Montecito Club

Zen

Pinewoods Apartments

Palace

The Village at Johnson Creek

Casa Hills at Collins Park
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Woodwind

907 S Mesquite St

TEN TWELVE WEST

207 Hosack St

South Campus Apartments

Brixton West Apartment Homes
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The Paisley

1104 Southmoor Dr

Kestrel on Cooper
Central Arlington, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,057 | $574 | $1,268 |
| Central Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,031 | $679 | $2,932 |
| Central Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $700 | $4,412 |
| Central Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $650 | $2,205 |
| Central Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $707 | $550 | $839 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available Central Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Arlington area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mirage priced from $679. LIV+ Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Central Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirage | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $715 |
| 811 S Mesquite St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Zen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Mitchell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Palace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
| L ABRI APARTMENTS | S1 | Studio,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Arlington, TX
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Arlington area is the $1.42 price per square foot C1-Villa Model at The Jerry in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,834. The second greatest value Central Arlington apartment is the 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington starting at $715 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Central Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jerry | C1-Villa | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| RIVERBEND | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Pinyon | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Zen | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Maverick Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Palace | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Linda Vista Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Across the Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 811 S Mesquite St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Arlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Arlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Arlington is under $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Central Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Central Arlington costs $1,707.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 60 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Arlington?
Cheap apartments in Central Arlington have an average cost of $599 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Arlington.
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