Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Oaktree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oaktree Apartments

704 Lynda LnArlington, TX 76013
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Atrium Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Gardens

1017 W Pioneer PkyArlington, TX 76013
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Oxford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Apartments

604 Causley AveArlington, TX 76010
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Shadow Brook
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shadow Brook

2020 S Cooper StArlington, TX 76013
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Palace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palace

1601 Regency CtArlington, TX 76010
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L Abri Of Arlington
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

L Abri Of Arlington

200 W Pioneer PkyArlington, TX 76010

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Montecito Club
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Club

2001 S Cooper StArlington, TX 76010
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Zen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zen

805 S Center StArlington, TX 76010
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Pioneer Creek Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Creek Townhomes

600 W Pioneer PkyArlington, TX 76010
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Woodwind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodwind Apartments

1605 S Cooper StArlington, TX 76010
Student Housing
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Central Arlington, Arlington, TX Local Guide

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 $629. Rose Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Central Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MirageAP1BR,1BA$629
Rose Street Apartments2/22BR,1BA$825
Maverick Place4BR/4BA - Upgrade4BR,4BA$825
PalaceA11BR,1BA$851
Casa Hills at Collins Park0/1Studio,1BA$895
Parkside ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$899
The JerryA11BR,1BA$899
Mitchell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Linda Vista ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Arlington, TX

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Arlington area is the $1.31 price per square foot B1 Model at RIVERBEND in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,296. The second greatest value Central Arlington apartment is the B1 Model at Round Rock Townhomes starting at $1,516 with a $1.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RIVERBENDB12BR,2BA$1.31
Round Rock TownhomesB12BR,1.5BA$1.53
Pinewoods ApartmentsThe Foxtail - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.44
Linda Vista ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.25
The JerryA11BR,1BA$1.27
Parkside ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$1.28
Across the Street1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Zen1X11BR,1BA$1.52
PalaceA11BR,1BA$1.39
508 S Mesquite St, Unit B508 S Mesquite St1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Central Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Central Arlington costs $1,665.

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 50 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 $627 which is $1,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Arlington.

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