Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX from $575 (2,523 Rentals)

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Solmere Dallas
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$681 - $1,273

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Solmere Dallas

3330 Webb Chapel ExtDallas, TX 75220
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The Linden Apartments
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$700 - $1,450

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Base Rent$700 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$700 - $1,450
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Linden Apartments

12121 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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The Nora
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$726 - $1,400

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Base Rent$726 - $1,400
Total Monthly Price$726 - $1,400
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Base Rent$742 - $1,349
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The Everly

9350 Skillman StDallas, TX 75243
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The Garrison
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$745 - $1,420

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Base Rent$745 - $1,420
Total Monthly Price$745 - $1,420
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $450 to $35,674 with an overall median price of $1,555. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodbridge at $900, Meadowbrook at $925, and Oak Tree Village at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodbridge$900$675662
Meadowbrook$925$68920
Oak Tree Village$950$700726
West Meadowbrook$950$625189
UTA$975$574194
Country Forest$990$675687
Fox Glen Village$999$625321
Western Hills$999$700198
Marlborough Square$1,000$675426
Woodhaven$1,001$625410

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. 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$595
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio, 1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR, 1BA$596
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$596
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$614
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$618
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR, 2BA$650
Eastgrove ApartmentsWillow1BR, 1BA$659
MuseA11BR, 1BA$669
The SophiaA2 Classic1BR, 1BA$670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of September 24, 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 Richardson neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the C2-60 Model at Reese Court Villas in the South Dallas neighborhood starting at $1,777 with a $1.07 price per square foot. 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
Reese Court VillasC2-603BR, 2BA$1.07
Madison Point4 Bed/2 Bath4BR, 2BA$0.66
Rothington Road - 8001C > AL2BR/2.5BA2BR, 2.5BA$0.93
Park HighlandsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.11
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR, 1.5BA$1.03
SterlingshireBaker2BR, 2BA$1.09
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.02
Costa Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1.09
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$0.82

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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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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 $670.

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 $1,555.

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 33,964 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 $362 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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