Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Element Apartments
$725 - $1,670
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$681 - $1,626
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$44

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$725 - $1,670
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Element Apartments

1516 Arbor Town CirArlington, TX 76011
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848 Mitchell
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$729 - $1,489
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$699 - $1,459
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$30

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$729 - $1,489
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848 Mitchell

848 W Mitchell StArlington, TX 76013
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property at 307 Rose St

$795 - $1,095

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307 Rose St

ArlingtonTX76010
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The Enclave At Arlington
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$804 - $2,094
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$775 - $2,065
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$29

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$804 - $2,094
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Enclave At Arlington

1249 Enclave CirArlington, TX 76011
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Mitchell Apartments
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$899 - $1,099
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$886 - $1,086
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$13

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$899 - $1,099
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Mitchell Apartments

304 E Mitchell StArlington, TX 76010
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Sawyers Mill Apartments
$1,070 - $1,595
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$1,060 - $1,585
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$1,070 - $1,595
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Sawyers Mill Apartments

501 Fuller StArlington, TX 76011
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property at 1105 UTA Blvd

$1,100

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1105 UTA Blvd

ArlingtonTX76013

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Oaktree Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oaktree Apartments

704 Lynda LnArlington, TX 76013
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Brentwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

1020 Gibbins RdArlington, TX 76011
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Tanglewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

2015 E Abram StArlington, TX 76010
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Oxford Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Apartments

604 Causley AveArlington, TX 76010
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Berhan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berhan Apartments

1315 N Cooper StArlington, TX 76011
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Greystoke Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greystoke Apartments

728 Greystoke DrArlington, TX 76011
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Belmont Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Estates

901 E Greenway Glen DrArlington, TX 76012
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Las Palmitas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmitas

407-414 Cora StArlington, TX 76011
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Heatherway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherway Apartments

1020 W Abram StArlington, TX 76013
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Zen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zen

805 S Center StArlington, TX 76010
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Monticello Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Apartments

801 N Center StArlington, TX 76011
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Chalet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

1505 W Lovers LnArlington, TX 76013
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Woodwind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodwind Apartments

1605 S Cooper StArlington, TX 76010
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Rogers Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rogers Landing

723 Garden Shadow LnArlington, TX 76011
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Bella Vida Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vida Apartments

927 N Oak StArlington, TX 76011
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Stadium 700
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stadium 700

700-712 E Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76011

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Downtown Arlington, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown UrbanD14BR,4BA$659
Element Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
848 MitchellE25BR,5BA$729
Arlington Oaks Apartment HomesAspen1BR,1BA$749
Las Palmas1x11BR,1BA$799
The Enclave At ArlingtonA11BR,1BA$804
Vintage PadsStudioStudio,1BA$814
Rose Street Apartments2/22BR,1BA$825
Maverick Place4BR/4BA - Upgrade4BR,4BA$825
Belmont EstatesA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Round Rock TownhomesB12BR,1.5BA$1.38
Diamond Villa Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Belmont EstatesB12BR,2BA$1.29
Midtown UrbanB1-R2BR,2BA$1.00
223 Arnold Ave, Unit B223 Arnold Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
LIV+ Arlington2BR/2BA - The Longhorn2BR,2BA$0.97
Pinewoods ApartmentsThe Foxtail - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.44
Element Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Across the Street1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Arlington Oaks Apartment HomesAspen (w/ Patio)1BR,1BA$1.44

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Downtown Arlington, Arlington, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arlington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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