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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $119 to $28,896 with an overall median price of $8,905. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rylie at $899, College Town at $618, and UTA at $618. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rylie$1,099$8999
College Town$1,159$618242
UTA$1,200$618243
Whispering Hills$1,265$700248
Wheatley Place$1,266$74376
North Central Arlington$1,299$622182
Downtown Terrell$1,310$1,150108
Downtown Arlington$1,319$618316
Wesley Commons$1,330$618418
Wedgewood East$1,384$77441

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterchase Apartments in the East Dallas neighborhood priced from $499. Meadows on Amanda Lane in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$499
Meadows on Amanda LaneKona1BR,1BA$625
Patriot ParkB-12BR,2BA$644
Solmere DallasA11BR,1BA$649
BlakeA11BR,1BA$650
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
The Paxton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$669
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio,1BA$670
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.02 price per square foot 500 Exposition #205 Model at Expo Park in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the 2X1.5 1120 Model at PTRF starting at $1,275 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Oak Cliff 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.
Expo Park500 Exposition #205Studio ,1BA$1.02
PTRF2X1.5 11202BR,1.5BA$1.14
Greens of Hickory Trail2X2 TH2BR,2BA$1.13
Beckley TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.12
RiverstationTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Country Club Condos1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Estancia HillsB-12BR,1BA$1.13
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08
Waterchase ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$0.96

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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The Ultimate DFW Commuter's Guide: Apartments Near Major Dallas Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $672.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Dallas is Waterchase Apartments which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in Dallas costs $8,905.

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 43,977 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 $413 which is $8,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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