Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX Under $1,200 (248 Rentals)

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Courtyard Condos
$1,161 - $1,311
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Courtyard Condos

6003 Ridgecrest RdDallas, TX 75231
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The Ainsley
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$1,096 - $1,847
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$1,096 - $1,847
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The Ainsley

2747 N Stemmons FwyDallas, TX 75207
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Estancia Hills
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$1,091 - $1,116
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Estancia Hills

11117 Lochwood BlvdDallas, TX 75218
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Ventana Ridge
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$1,031 - $1,741
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$1,031 - $1,741
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Ventana Ridge

3130 Lombardy LnDallas, TX 75220
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Tiburon
$1,010 - $4,495
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$1,010 - $4,495
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Tiburon

15411 Preston RdDallas, TX 75248
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Windsong
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$973 - $3,596
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Windsong

17717 Vail StDallas, TX 75287
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Skyline at Kessler
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$968 - $2,093
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Skyline at Kessler

2511 Wedglea DrDallas, TX 75211
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Villas of Bent Trails
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$968 - $1,673
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Villas of Bent Trails

15550 Knoll Trail DrDallas, TX 75248
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Nova Apartment Homes
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$962 - $1,625
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Nova Apartment Homes

9701-9727 Dale Crest DrDallas, TX 75220
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SKYE Isle
$961 - $1,646
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SKYE Isle

3353 Lombardy LnDallas, TX 75220
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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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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 Dallas

How much are Studio apartments in Dallas?

There are currently 1,246 Studio Apartments in Dallas with rent ranges from $570 to $9,657 with an average price of $6,789.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Dallas Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Dallas ranges from $575 to $22,781 with an average monthly rent of $1,505.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Dallas cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Dallas range from $669 to $27,790. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,992.

How expensive are Dallas Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,304 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Dallas on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $765 to $21,396 - averaging $2,595 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Real Cost of Living in Dallas: Straight Talk From Your Local Expert

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Getting a job offer to move to an exciting city like Dallas is a big deal. Who wouldn't be excited about that, right.

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Beyond Big D: The Ultimate Renter's Guide to 5 Key Cities in the DFW Area

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Living in a huge metropolitan city like Dallas is amazing. You never run out of things to do, and opportunities abound.

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The 4-Step Checklist for Moving to Dallas: A Local Expert's Guide to Utilities, Licenses, and Housing

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The idea of moving somewhere new sounds fun and exciting. At first. Then you start thinking about all that's involved with it. Finding a place to live. Setting up utilities. Getting the kids in school. And who has the best wi-fi?

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My ancestors on both sides were some of the earliest Texas settlers, and I have that big Texas pride that we Texans are famous for. While I've lived in other places, Texas always has been and always will be home.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.