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Arlington, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofton Place in the East Fort Worth neighborhood priced from $695. Chula Vista Apartments in the Brookfield North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofton PlaceA11BR,1BA$695
Chula Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$699
Tides at EastchaseA21BR,1BA$711
Crest OasisA1BR,1BA$729
The MadeleineA11BR,1BA$745
Canyon GroveA21BR,1BA$748
ChaparralA11BR,1BA$750
Crest CentreportC1BR,1BA$759
Centreport Landing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$760
The JonesS1Studio,1BA$774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at El Paso on the Park in the in the Enterprise Zone neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the C1R Model at Apex Apartments starting at $1,185 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the East Fort Worth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
El Paso on the Park2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Apex ApartmentsC1R3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Trinity TraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Gala at Oak CrestTwo bedroom patio 602BR,1BA$1.18
Midtown Urban2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Elliot WindsprintA21BR,1BA$1.19
Amelia ParcOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Chula Vista Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.26
ChaparralA11BR,1BA$1.08
Lofton PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 664 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX with pricing that ranges from $420 to $26,300. There are also 806 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $455 to $5,990.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Arlington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington ranges from $455 to $5,990 with an average monthly rent of $2,449.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Arlington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington range from $799 to $13,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,470 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $614.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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