
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dallas County, TX from $300 (1,936 Rentals)
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Costa Bella Apartments

Huntington Place Seniors Garland

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The Garrison

Skyline at Cedar Crest

Crestshire Village

Reese Court Villas

The Edison - Dallas, TX

Pegasus Senior Villas

Aulden at the Highlands
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Palmilla Apartments

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Solmere Dallas

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Blake

The Bonnie

Luxar Villas

Sophia+Loren

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Beckham

Pine Oaks Apartments

Aria Residences

Meadows on Amanda Lane
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The Flats off Country Club

Iron Landings

Cityscape Apartments

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Baxter

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Bentley

The Milo Apartments

Monarch Court

Rock Creek

Addison Apartments at the Park

Senita Apartment Homes
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Tides at Royal Lane North

Bridgeport

The Marion

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The Elise Apartments

Tribeca on the Creek

North Star

Eclipse Of White Rock

The Alista Apartments

4625 Junius St

Solana
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Rayside Residences

LaVita on Lovers Lane

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The Ellington

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Bernard

Meadowcrest Apartments

Holbrook Apartment Homes

Ava Apartment Homes

Eban Village

Woodside Flats

Melville
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Dallas County, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dallas County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $556 | $8,417 |
| Dallas County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $575 | $10,000+ |
| Dallas County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $669 | $10,000+ |
| Dallas County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $765 | $10,000+ |
| Dallas County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,020 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Dallas County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,533 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Dallas County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas County, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Grayson Park Apartment Homes in the Grauwyler Heights neighborhood priced from $210. Rise at Highland Meadows in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $520. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Park Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $210 |
| Rise at Highland Meadows | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Costa Bella Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| The Ridge on Spring Valley | S1U | Studio,1BA | $632 |
| The Garrison | A2 Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Solmere Dallas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Blake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Bonnie | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Muse | E3 | Studio,1BA | $668 |
| Interlace | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas County, TX
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 9106 Emberglow Ln Model at 9106 Emberglow Ln, Unit Whole house in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Dallas County apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at East Town starting at $1,300 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9106 Emberglow Ln, Unit Whole house | 9106 Emberglow Ln | 4BR,3BA | $1.17 |
| East Town | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Country Club Condos | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Mandalay Shoreside Apartments | S-F2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| XNewport Landing | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| VILLA VALENCIA | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Costa Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Delujo El Morocco | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Eclipse Of White Rock | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Bonnie | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dallas County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dallas County is under $672.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas County?
The cheapest apartment in Dallas County is Rise at Highland Meadows which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Dallas County costs $18,003.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dallas County?
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 1,382 regular apartments in Dallas County 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 Dallas County?
Cheap apartments in Dallas County have an average cost of $237 which is $17,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas County.
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