Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX from $300 (2,295 Rentals)

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The Garrison
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$656 - $1,353
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The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Baxter
$700 - $1,100
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Baxter

9737 Forest LnDallas, TX 75243
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The Nora
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$726 - $1,400
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$726 - $1,400
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The Nora

6950 N Stemmons FwyDallas, TX 75247
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Bernard
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$740 - $1,315
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Bernard

11991 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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The Everly
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$742 - $1,349
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The Everly

9350 Skillman StDallas, TX 75243
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $119 to $35,674 with an overall median price of $8,332. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are UTA at $560, College Town at $560, and North Central Arlington at $599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
UTA$1,129$560214
College Town$1,190$560209
North Central Arlington$1,194$599179
Wheatley Place$1,266$74382
Wesley Commons$1,299$560344
Downtown Ennis$1,311$99936
Downtown Terrell$1,335$1,133118
Mitchell Boulevard$1,361$531176
Downtown Arlington$1,366$560289
Morningside Park$1,374$531280

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Costa Bella Apartments in the Oak Cliff neighborhood priced from $595. Magnolia Trace in the Highland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $596. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
Skyline at Cedar Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$598
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
The Vance ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650
MuseA11BR,1BA$669
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
The Larsen Apartmentsbeck_A11BR,1BA$675
The Flats off Country ClubE1Studio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas 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 apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Madison Apartment starting at $899 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the South 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.
1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza1200 Plaza Way1BR,1.5BA$0.47
Madison Apartment4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.66
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-E22BR,2BA$1.07
Huntington CircleWindsor2BR,1BA$1.10
The PositanoB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Costa Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Skyline at Cedar Crest2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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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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Tiff • 4+ years in Dallas

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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 $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Dallas is Costa Bella Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Dallas costs $8,332.

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 33,004 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 $386 which is $7,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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