Gated Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX Under $2,000 (906 Rentals)

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Riviera at West Village
$1,991 - $11,300
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$1,912 - $11,221
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$79

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$1,991 - $11,300
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Riviera at West Village

3530 Travis StDallas, TX 75204
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1400HiLine
$1,979 - $6,255
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$1,862 - $6,138
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$117

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$1,979 - $6,255
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1400HiLine

1400 Hi Line DrDallas, TX 75207
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Dallas Urby
$1,938 - $3,925
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$1,838 - $3,825
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$100

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$1,938 - $3,925
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Dallas Urby

1930 Hi Line DrDallas, TX 75207
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Mondrian West Village
$1,930 - $8,157
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$1,885 - $8,112
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$45

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$1,930 - $8,157
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mondrian West Village

3000 Blackburn StDallas, TX 75204
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Ascent Victory Park
$1,923 - $25,006
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$1,786 - $24,869
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$137

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$1,923 - $25,006
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Ascent Victory Park

2588 N Houston StDallas, TX 75219
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Ardan
$1,852 - $6,969
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$1,697 - $6,814
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$155

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$1,852 - $6,969
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Ardan

2975 Blackburn StDallas, TX 75204
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Residences at the Grove
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$1,832 - $17,649
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$1,644 - $17,461
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$188

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$1,832 - $17,649
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Residences at the Grove

3330 Oak Grove AveDallas, TX 75204
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Miro
Rent Specials
$1,823 - $4,475
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$1,735 - $4,387
Required Monthly Fees
$88

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$1,823 - $4,475
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Miro

2225 N Harwood StDallas, TX 75201
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Modera Trailhead
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$1,791 - $5,800
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$1,576 - $5,585
Required Monthly Fees
$215

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$1,791 - $5,800
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Modera Trailhead

7522-7530 E Grand AveDallas, TX 75214
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Stella Apartments
$1,790 - $3,880
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$1,780 - $3,870
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$10

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$1,790 - $3,880
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Stella Apartments

2112 Boll StDallas, TX 75204
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Vidorra Knox District
Rent Specials
$1,779 - $4,220
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$1,588 - $4,029
Required Monthly Fees
$191

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$1,779 - $4,220
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Vidorra Knox District

4700 McKinney AveDallas, TX 75205
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Modera St. Paul
Rent Specials
$1,760 - $4,610
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$1,590 - $4,440
Required Monthly Fees
$170

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$1,760 - $4,610
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Modera St. Paul

400 South St Paul stDallas, TX 75201
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Bishop Flats
Rent Specials
$1,739
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$1,604
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$135

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$1,739
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Bishop Flats

305 Melba StDallas, TX 75208
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Elate Bent Tree
$1,732 - $3,568
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$1,699 - $3,535
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$33

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$1,732 - $3,568
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Elate Bent Tree

4695 Haverwood LnDallas, TX 75287
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Preston Heights Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,731 - $2,171
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$1,703 - $2,143
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$28

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$1,731 - $2,171
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Preston Heights Apartments

6606 Mapleshade LnDallas, TX 75252
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Renaissance at Preston Hollow
$1,724 - $28,993
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$1,691 - $28,960
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$33

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$1,724 - $28,993
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Renaissance at Preston Hollow

8600 Thackery StDallas, TX 75225
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Alta Park Central
Rent Specials
$1,702 - $3,242
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$1,560 - $3,100
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$142

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$1,702 - $3,242
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Alta Park Central

12389 Merit DrDallas, TX 75251
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Bell Katy Trail
Rent Specials
$1,695 - $5,451
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$1,643 - $5,399
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$52

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$1,695 - $5,451
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Bell Katy Trail

3033 Routh StDallas, TX 75201
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Broadstone Sora
$1,670 - $3,700
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$1,581 - $3,611
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$89

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$1,670 - $3,700
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Broadstone Sora

3324 McKinney AveDallas, TX 75204
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Bell Knox District
Rent Specials
$1,660 - $5,215
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$1,604 - $5,159
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$56

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$1,660 - $5,215
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Bell Knox District

3030 Hester AveDallas, TX 75205
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Dallas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Dallas?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Dallas is at Skyline at Cedar Crest listed at $598.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Dallas Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Dallas is $2,280.

What is the largest Gated Dallas Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Dallas is a 8,503 square feet unit starting from $875 at 3275 Dallas St.

What is the average size for Dallas Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Dallas is currently at 644 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

Written by: Tiffany Clark

Dallas is a vibrant, dynamic city that offers no shortage of opportunities and a high quality of living for young professionals, families, and retirees.

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

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.