
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwind Neighborhood of Arlington, TX from $739 (98 Rentals)
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5510 Heathercrest Dr

Trinity Trace

Arbrook Park

Mayfield Park Apartments

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Bardin Greene

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Ranch Three0Five

Bardin Oaks

Debbie Lane Flats

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The Mark at Arlington

9584 Eden Rd

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The Gin Mill

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

8200 Glenn Day Dr

Ennova Highlands

Heather Glen Townhomes Phase II

The Grove at La Frontera

9584 Eden Rd, Unit 1-103

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6000 Lavaca Dr

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Yardly Eden

614 Rifleman Trail

503 Benedict Ln

2329 Belton Dr

8200 Glenn Day Dr, Unit 3201

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600 Kissimmee Dr

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2201 Arbrook

Greenfield Senior Living

Cedar Ridge Townhomes

5310 Pampas Ct

2101 Pennington Dr

5416 Spring Willow Dr

325 Angelina Dr

5306 Pampas Ct

1406 Sayles Ave

5606 Indian Hill Dr
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Ronan Apartment Homes

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Windscape Apartments

The Park on Forum

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Jovia

Indigo Pointe

Villaggio

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Parkways on Prairie Creek

3Sixty Flats

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Southwind, Arlington, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwind?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwind Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $769 | $1,687 |
| Southwind 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $739 | $2,170 |
| Southwind 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,295 | $3,999 |
| Southwind 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,590 | $9,062 |
| Southwind 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,209 | $2,050 | $6,526 |
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There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Southwind Neighborhood of Arlington, TX.
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Cheapest Available Southwind Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwind area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Trinity Trace priced from $769. Arbrook Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Southwind apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Trace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| Arbrook Park | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Jovia | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
| The Elliott Senior Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Ronan Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Mayfield Park Apartments | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Prairie Ranch Apartment Homes | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Villaggio | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| Bardin Greene | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| Mission Mayfield Downs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwind, TX
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwind area is the $1.55 price per square foot B1 Model at Heather Glen Townhomes Phase II in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,523. The second greatest value Southwind apartment is the Willow Model at Arbrook Park starting at $1,345 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwind apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Glen Townhomes Phase II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Arbrook Park | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Villas di Lucca | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Windscape Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Mission Mayfield Downs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Elliott Senior Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Mayfield Park Apartments | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Park on Forum | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Prairie Ranch Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Trinity Trace | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwind Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwind?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwind is under $1,190.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwind?
The cheapest apartment in Southwind is Ronan Apartment Homes which is listed at $872, while the average apartment in Southwind costs $1,801.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwind?
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 124 regular apartments in Southwind 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 Southwind?
Cheap apartments in Southwind have an average cost of $323 which is $1,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwind.
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