
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $679 (55 Rentals)
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The Mirage

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Harmony

WATERDANCE

The Jerry

Elliot Windsprint

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East Arlington, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,037 | $781 | $1,570 |
| East Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $679 | $2,188 |
| East Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $975 | $3,999 |
| East Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,499 | $4,999 |
| East Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $2,010 | $3,060 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available East Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Arlington area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Mirage priced from $679. Cedar Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable East Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirage | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Mateo Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $781 |
| Harmony | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| L ABRI APARTMENTS | S1 | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Clayton Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Palace | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Elliot Windsprint | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| WATERDANCE | E | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, TX
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $1.37 price per square foot B1 Model at Indigo Pointe in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the B2-Villa Model at The Jerry starting at $1,200 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Pointe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Jerry | B2-Villa | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Arbrook Park | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Trinity Trace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Mayfield Park Apartments | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Elliot Windsprint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Elliot Pioneer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Palace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Harmony | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Arlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Arlington is under $920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in East Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in East Arlington costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 44 regular apartments in East 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 East Arlington?
Cheap apartments in East Arlington have an average cost of $172 which is $1,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Arlington.
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