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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 10/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $140 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $6,510. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Anderson Farms at $916, Meadowview at $916, and South Dallas Fairpark at $743. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Anderson Farms$1,178$91622
Meadowview$1,178$91622
South Dallas Fairpark$1,266$74387
North Central Arlington$1,275$579166
Morningside$1,293$749185
West Meadowbrook$1,309$680156
Scyene$1,350$60154
Historic Downtown Greenville$1,350$81196
Mineral Heights$1,350$81195
Concord$1,371$82578

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lavon Senior Villas in the West Garland neighborhood priced from $575. Silver Spring Forney in the Fox Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lavon Senior VillasA11BR,1BA$575
Silver Spring ForneyPeriwinkle2BR,1BA$579
Skyline at Cedar Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$598
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
Iron LandingsA11BR,1BA$599
The BaxterA11BR,1BA$623
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$624
Villa Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$630
The EverlyA31BR,1BA$633
Jaipur LoftsB12BR,2BA$643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3Bedroom2Bathroom Model at Bachon Townhomes in the in the Woodbridge East neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the 2x1 Model at Greystone starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bachon Townhomes3Bedroom2Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Greystone2x12BR,1BA$1.00
3311 at VernonB42BR,1.5BA$0.97
The EllingtonB1 Traditional2BR,1BA$1.10
Bella Vista SolB22BR,1.5BA$1.06
Evergreen at Arbor HillsB22BR,2BA$0.78
Silver Spring ForneyPeriwinkle2BR,1BA$0.68
Skyline at Cedar Crest2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Lavon Senior VillasA11BR,1BA$0.88
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.99

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Dallas Overview

Dallas is a large modern city positioned in northern central Texas on the Trinity River. Though far from its only claim to fame, all Americans recognize it as the site of the JFK assassination. The Dallas Cowboys and Dallas cheerleaders are the stuff of American lore and the TV show Dallas was a long-time hit decades ago. Wealthy businessmen and women flock to Dallas, making it their home.

Why live in Dallas, TX?

This city is a virtual melting pot of culture and diversity making it a prime location to find your new home. It may not be renowned for a beautiful landscape, but it certainly has plenty of food and entertainment offerings. Suburbs are plentiful and fantastic options for apartments in Dallas are on par with many other large cities. There's plenty to see and do and a unique pride in living here.

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Dallas, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Tiff • 4+ years in Dallas

September 23, 2025

How do I begin? I've lived in Dallas for 35 years (as of 2025), and I love everything about this sprawling Metroplex. In my time here, I've raised a family, but before that, I was a college student, a young professional, a boss lady, and now, a semi-retired grandmother of one. Every era of my life, Dallas has been good TO me and FOR me. Thank you for the memories, Big D!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dallas is under $643.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Dallas is Lavon Senior Villas which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Dallas costs $6,510.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dallas?

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 23,257 regular apartments in Dallas 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?

Cheap apartments in Dallas have an average cost of $382 which is $6,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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