
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dallas, IA from $600 (55 Rentals)
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Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Sunset Apartments

The Ridges

The Hampton Meadows

Melbourne

Evergreen Terrace

Rosemont Place

Ivy II
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Fish Creek

Norwalk Meadows

Dennis Park Apartments

Carlisle Park Apartments

Lyn Crossing

The Oaks

Burbank Village Apartments

Prairie Meadows Apartments

Willow Bend

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Woodside Park Apartments
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Linden East Apartments

Somerset

Deer Run Apartments

Prairie Winds Apartments

Allure at 57

YellowBanks III LLC

Linden West

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Sunset Terrace

Carman Estates
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Meadow Cove

2000 Meadow Ct

The Vineyards

Southern Horizon by Kading

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

Forge65

Yellowbanks

2000 Meadow Ct, Unit 212

1833 Curtis Ave

East Park Apartments
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6920 SW 9th St

Norwalk Park Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

Flats on 5th

The Meadows

Scotchview Manor Apartments

Indianola Park 1

Terrace View by Kading

1220 E 37th Ct
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Dallas, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dallas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Studio Apartments | $860 | $725 | $995 |
| Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $881 | $650 | $1,380 |
| Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $982 | $775 | $1,965 |
| Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,175 | $2,083 |
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Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $712 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,1BA | $780 |
| Rosemont Place | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $815 |
| Norwalk Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Flats on 5th | Hayes 1.1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, IA and Nearby
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Terrace | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Linden West | 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Evergreen Terrace | 2BR/1BA-Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dallas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dallas Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dallas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dallas is starting from $775 at Sunset Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.
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