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

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848 Mitchell
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$618 - $1,425
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15

848 Mitchell

848 W Mitchell StArlington, TX 76013
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$1,395

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204 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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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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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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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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Belmont Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Estates

901 E Greenway Glen DrArlington, TX 76012
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Rogers Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rogers Landing

723 Garden Shadow LnArlington, TX 76011
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$1,050

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1344 N Cooper St

ArlingtonTX76011
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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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Bella Vida Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vida Apartments

927 N Oak StArlington, TX 76011
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Dillon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dillon Apartments

900 N Center StArlington, TX 76011

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Center4x4B4BR,4BA$649
Midtown UrbanD14BR,4BA$659
Las PalmasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Rose Street Apartments2/22BR,1BA$795
Zen1X11BR,1BA$799
Arlington Oaks Apartment HomesAspen (w/ Vaulted Ceiling)1BR,1BA$799
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$803
Vintage Pads1x11BR,1BA$819
ClaremontA11BR,1BA$849
Element Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stadium West ApartmentsA 988sf 2/22BR,2BA$1.39
Diamond Villa Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Element Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Midtown UrbanB1-R2BR,2BA$1.00
Zen2X12BR,1BA$1.35
LIV+ Arlington2BR/2BA - The Longhorn2BR,2BA$1.10
Maverick Place2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Avalon2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Pinewoods ApartmentsThe Foxtail - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.39
Across the StreetA11BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $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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