
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $600 (49 Rentals)
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The Mirage

Harmony

Cedar Point Apartments

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WATERDANCE

The Jerry

The District on Collins

2448 Sunflower Dr
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Elliot Windsprint

Trinity Trace

2448 Sunflower Dr

Elliot Pioneer

Arbrook Park

2448 Sunflower Dr

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Autumnwood

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Bardin Greene
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Center Place

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Ranch Three0Five

RIVERBEND

Bardin Oaks

Ennova Highlands

Highland Villas

3701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Unit 1303

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The Mark at Arlington

2423-2425 Limestone Dr
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Palace

L Abri Of Arlington

Reserve at Mayfield LLC

Chatham Green Village

1006 Bland Dr

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The Paisley

Gateway Park Apartments

2201 Arbrook
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2423 Sherry St

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2105 Knoll Crest Dr

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Clayton Pointe

The Reid Apartments

The Park on Forum

Arioso Apartments & Townhomes

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Windscape Apartments
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Indigo Pointe

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The Watson

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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 | $1,265 | $840 | $1,660 |
| East Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $699 | $2,231 |
| East Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $975 | $4,590 |
| East Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $1,543 | $5,590 |
| East Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $2,250 | $3,415 |
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There are currently 49 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 $699. Harmony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable East Arlington apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirage | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Harmony | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Ronan Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Palace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| The District on Collins | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Jerry | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Cedar Point Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Elliot Windsprint | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| The Reid Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Trinity Trace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Arlington, TX
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Arlington area is the $1.57 price per square foot C1 Model at The Watson in the in the East Arlington neighborhood starting from $2,209. The second greatest value East Arlington apartment is the C1-Villa Model at The Jerry starting at $1,834 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watson | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Jerry | C1-Villa | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Ronan Apartment Homes | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Elliot Windsprint | B6 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Brixton West Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Heather Glen Townhomes Phase II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Mayfield Park Apartments | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Clayton Pointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Palace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Harmony | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Arlington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in East Arlington is The Mirage which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Arlington costs $8,364.
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 103 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 $312 which is $8,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Arlington.
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