
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (46 Rentals)
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The Mirage

Rose Street Apartments

307 Rose St

WATERDANCE

The Jerry

Mitchell Apartments

Linda Vista Apartments

Sam Maverick Apartments
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1603 S Cooper St, Unit Apt. 102

PARKSIDE ARLINGTON

Paddock on Park Row

600 Grand Ave

204 Hosack St

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RIVERBEND

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Atrium Gardens

Oxford Apartments
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Shadow Brook

Montecito Club

Zen

Palace

The Village at Johnson Creek

Pinewoods Apartments

Casa Hills at Collins Park

Pioneer Creek Townhomes

Woodwind
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TEN TWELVE WEST

The Paisley

South Campus Apartments

Brixton West Apartment Homes

307 E Mitchell St

213 Hosack St

307 E Mitchell St

1006 Bland Dr
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Kestrel on Cooper

1104 Southmoor Dr

410 E 2nd St

934 Southmoor Dr

First Apartments

109 Kevin Ln

436 Stonehenge Dr

Round Rock Townhomes

1905 S Cooper St
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1409 Rosewood Ln
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 | $1,088 | $840 | $1,268 |
| Central Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $769 | $1,612 |
| Central Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $786 | $4,831 |
| Central Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $775 | $2,205 |
| Central Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $618 | $2,195 |
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There are currently 46 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 $769. Montecito Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $771. 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 | $769 |
| Montecito Club | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Zen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $803 |
| The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Casa Hills at Collins Park | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Mitchell Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Palace | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $901 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Arlington, TX
As of May 23, 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 East Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,834. The second greatest value Central Arlington apartment is the C1 Model at Round Rock Townhomes starting at $1,765 with a $1.52 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 |
| Round Rock Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Pinyon | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Zen | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 2BR/2BA - The Longhorn | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Maverick Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Palace | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Linda Vista Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Across the Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $901.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Central Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $769, while the average apartment in Central Arlington costs $1,712.
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 53 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 $621 which is $1,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Arlington.
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