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property at 510 S Mesquite St

$695

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$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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510 S Mesquite St, Unit B

510 S Mesquite St
ArlingtonTX76010

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property at 2311 Basil Dr

$895 - $1,495

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2311 Basil Dr

ArlingtonTX76006

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property at 2304 Balsam Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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2304 Balsam Dr, Unit 1Br Condo

2304 Balsam Dr
ArlingtonTX76006
property at 905 W Abram St

$1,100 - $1,445

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905 W Abram St

ArlingtonTX76013
property at 1310 Harwell Dr

$1,130

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$1,130

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1310 Harwell Dr, Unit 4721

1310 Harwell Dr
ArlingtonTX76011

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property at 1600 Pecan Chase Cir

$1,150

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$1,150

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1600 Pecan Chase Cir, Unit 6

1600 Pecan Chase Cir
ArlingtonTX76012
property at 1733 Crest Grove Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1733 Crest Grove Dr

ArlingtonTX76012
property at 2311 Balsam Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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2311 Balsam Dr, Unit H103

2311 Balsam Dr
ArlingtonTX76006
property at 2300 Bamboo Dr

$1,200 - $1,525

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2300 Bamboo Dr

ArlingtonTX76006

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Arlington, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Arlington$16,858$6971089
South Arlington$16,937$714586

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at 101 Center in the UTA neighborhood priced from $629. Midtown Urban in the West Arlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
101 Center4x4B4BR,4BA$629
Midtown UrbanD14BR,4BA$659
The MirageA31BR,1BA$679
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$691
The VenturaA2-11BR,1BA$697
Las PalmasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Park at TimberlakeA2R1BR,1BA$699
Riverwalk TXE1Studio,1BA$700
Post Oak PlaceA11BR,1BA$714
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Flats on Handley in the in the East Fort Worth neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3BR/3BA - The Outlaw Model at LIV+ Arlington starting at $715 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Central Arlington 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.
Flats on Handley3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
LIV+ Arlington3BR/3BA - The Outlaw3BR,3BA$0.65
Flats at BrentwoodB2 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | Premium2BR,2BA$1.01
Stadium West ApartmentsA 988sf 2/22BR,2BA$1.17
The Midway2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Gala at Oak CrestTwo bedroom patio 602BR,1BA$1.18
Lydle Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.77
Midtown UrbanB1-R2BR,2BA$1.00
ChaparralA11BR,1BA$1.08
Across the StreetA11BR,1BA$1.18

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 682 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, TX with pricing that ranges from $550 to $17,828. There are also 642 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $400 to $8,000.

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 $400 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,365.

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 $650 to $16,241, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $550.

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