
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (64 Rentals)
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Las Palmas

Rose Street Apartments

Arlington Oaks Apartment Homes

515 UTA Blvd, Unit 206

Element Apartments

Vintage Pads

Claremont

Mitchell Apartments

Linda Vista Apartments
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Sawyers Mill Apartments

Avalon

The Enclave At Arlington

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Sam Maverick Apartments

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Paddock on Park Row

1249 Enclave Cir, Unit 1719

404 Border Apartments
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708-710 N Cooper St

600 Grand Ave

412 Summit Ave, Unit 105

204 Hosack St

One Rangers Way

Oaktree Apartments

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Tanglewood Apartments

Oxford Apartments

Berhan Apartments
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Zen

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The Village at Johnson Creek

Pinewoods Apartments

Casa Hills at Collins Park

Las Palmitas

Woodwind

Heatherway Apartments

Monticello Apartments

Chalet Apartments
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Belmont Estates

506 N Elm St

Rogers Landing

1344 N Cooper St

Stadium 700

South Campus Apartments

Bella Vida Apartments

Dillon Apartments

213 Hosack St

307 E Mitchell St
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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 | $1,199 | $699 | $2,872 |
| Downtown Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $749 | $5,336 |
| Downtown Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $786 | $9,123 |
| Downtown Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $944 | $685 | $1,981 |
| Downtown Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $695 | $618 | $839 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 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 101 Center priced from $649. Midtown Urban has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Center | 4x4B | 4BR,4BA | $649 |
| Midtown Urban | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $659 |
| Las Palmas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Rose Street Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Zen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Arlington Oaks Apartment Homes | Aspen (w/ Vaulted Ceiling) | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw | 3BR,3BA | $803 |
| Vintage Pads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Claremont | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Element Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arlington, TX
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arlington area is the $1.39 price per square foot A 988sf 2/2 Model at Stadium West Apartments in the in the Entertainment District neighborhood starting from $1,375. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadium West Apartments | A 988sf 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Diamond Villa Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Element Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Midtown Urban | B1-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Zen | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| LIV+ Arlington | 2BR/2BA - The Longhorn | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Maverick Place | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Avalon | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Pinewoods Apartments | The Foxtail - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Across the Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Arlington, Arlington, TX
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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 $864.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Arlington is Las Palmas which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Downtown Arlington costs $1,300.
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 225 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 $633 which is $667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Arlington.
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