Cheap Homes for Rent in Dallas County, TX from $300 (317 Rentals)

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property at 9801 Walnut St

$735

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$735

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$735

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9801 Walnut St, Unit A305

9801 Walnut St
DallasTX75243
property at 2504 Heatherdale Dr

$750

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$750

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$750

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Heatherdale Dr

MesquiteTX75150
property at 2616 Blackstone Dr

$750 - $3,000

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$750 - $3,000

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$750 - $3,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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2616 Blackstone Dr

Grand PrairieTX75052

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property at 9696 Walnut St

$775 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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9696 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 10341 Trail Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10341 Trail Ave

DallasTX75217

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property at 9254 Forest Ln

$900 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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9254 Forest Ln

DallasTX75243

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Cheapest Available Dallas County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Costa Bella Apartments in the Oak Cliff neighborhood priced from $575. Paragon Apartments in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
Palladium Garland Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$596
Fiji Senior VillasA1.11BR,1BA$598
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650
The Vance ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
MuseA11BR,1BA$669
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas County, TX

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas County area is the $0.47 price per square foot 1200 Plaza Way Model at 1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza in the in the Richardson neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Dallas County apartment is the C2 Model at Reese Court Villas starting at $1,777 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the South Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza1200 Plaza Way1BR,1.5BA$0.47
Reese Court VillasC22BR,2BA$1.07
Madison Apartment4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.66
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-E22BR,2BA$1.07
The PositanoB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
Park Highlands2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.06
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Infinity on the OaksA11BR,1BA$1.02
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dallas County?

There are currently 3948 Apartments for Rent in Dallas County, TX with pricing that ranges from $556 to $29,907. There are also 3157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dallas County ranging from $335 to $54,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dallas County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dallas County ranges from $335 to $54,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,023.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dallas County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dallas County range from $765 to $29,907, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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