Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $500 (62 Rentals)

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848 Mitchell
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$560 - $1,190
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$560 - $1,190

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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

848 Mitchell

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

$795 - $1,195

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307 Rose St

ArlingtonTX76010

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property at 308 S W St

$899 - $1,100

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308 S W St

ArlingtonTX76010
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Mitchell Apartments
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$937 - $1,137
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$937 - $1,137

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$937 - $1,137
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Mitchell Apartments

304 E Mitchell StArlington, TX 76010
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property at 313 Rose St

$1,190

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313 Rose St

ArlingtonTX76010
property at 204 Hosack St

$1,295

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204 Hosack St

ArlingtonTX76010
property at 208 Hosack St

$1,295

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208 Hosack St

ArlingtonTX76010

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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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811 S Mesquite St
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 S Mesquite St

811 S Mesquite StArlington, 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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Zen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zen

805 S Center StArlington, TX 76010
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Greystoke Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greystoke Apartments

728 Greystoke DrArlington, TX 76011
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Manor Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Apartment

308 S West StArlington, TX 76010
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Las Palmitas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmitas

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

Woodwind

1605 S Cooper StArlington, TX 76010
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Heatherway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherway Apartments

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

The Dean

412 Summit AveArlington, TX 76013
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Belmont Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Estates

901 E Greenway Glen DrArlington, TX 76012
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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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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 101 Center priced from $599. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Center4x4B4BR,4BA$599
Midtown UrbanD14BR,4BA$659
Las PalmasStudioStudio,1BA$699
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$715
811 S Mesquite St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Element Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$734
Rose Street Apartments2/22BR,1BA$795
Zen1X11BR,1BA$799
Arlington Oaks Apartment HomesAspen (w/ Vaulted Ceiling)1BR,1BA$799
Vintage Pads1x11BR,1BA$819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arlington, TX

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arlington area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington in the in the Central Arlington neighborhood starting from $715. 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.
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$0.65
Diamond Villa Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Midtown UrbanB12BR,2BA$0.99
Zen2X12BR,1BA$1.35
Maverick Place2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.25
Crossroads at ArlingtonA21BR,1BA$1.29
Linda Vista ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.32
Element Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Across the StreetA11BR,1BA$1.18
811 S Mesquite St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Arlington, Arlington, TX

Ranked #90

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $819.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Arlington is 811 S Mesquite St which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Downtown Arlington costs $1,369.

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 204 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 $616 which is $753 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Arlington.

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