
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Arlington area of Arlington.


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848 Mitchell

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307 Rose St

Las Palmas

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The Enclave At Arlington

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515 UTA Blvd

313-319 Rose St

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Mitchell Apartments

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Downtown Arlington, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $574 | $1,439 |
| Downtown Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $795 | $1,569 |
| Downtown Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $799 | $2,477 |
| Downtown Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $815 | $1,569 |
| Downtown Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $775 | $599 | $5,559 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Arlington area of Dallas, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at Midtown Urban priced from $659. Element Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Urban | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $659 |
| Element Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 848 Mitchell | E2 | 5BR,5BA | $729 |
| Arlington Oaks Apartment Homes | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Las Palmas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Enclave At Arlington | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $804 |
| Vintage Pads | Studio | Studio,1BA | $814 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Maverick Place | 4BR/4BA - Upgrade | 4BR,4BA | $825 |
| Belmont Estates | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arlington, TX
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arlington area is the $1.38 price per square foot B1 Model at Round Rock Townhomes in the in the Central Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,364. The second greatest value Downtown Arlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Diamond Villa Townhomes starting at $1,300 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Entertainment District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Diamond Villa Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Belmont Estates | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Midtown Urban | B1-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 223 Arnold Ave, Unit B | 223 Arnold Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 2BR/2BA - The Longhorn | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Element Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Across the Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Arlington Oaks Apartment Homes | Aspen (w/ Patio) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Arlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Arlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Arlington is under $840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Arlington is Element Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Arlington costs $1,333.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 164 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Arlington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Arlington have an average cost of $750 which is $583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Arlington.
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