
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Dallas, TX from $950 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Arts District area of Dallas.


805 Elm St

The Kirby

The Galbraith

ICON at Ross

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Gateway East at the Arts District

The Gabriella

The Griffin

Manor House

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555 Ross
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Oak & Ellum

1505 Elm St, Unit ID62009

Hall Street Flats

MAA Heights

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Interurban Building

Victory Place Apartments

1900 Pacific Residences

The Arts

MAA Uptown Village

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1200 Main St, Unit ID72099

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Main 3 Downtown

The Statler Residences

Dallas Power and Lights Lofts

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Mosaic Dallas

The Drakestone

Marquis of State Thomas
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Stella Apartments

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Gables Republic Tower

Vista at Dallas

LTV Tower Apartments

Modera St. Paul

400 North Ervay

2010 Commerce St

The 23

Parc On Jackson
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Miro

Lone Star Gas Lofts Phase 2

1900 Elm

Lone Star Gas Lofts - Phase One

3105 San Jacinto St

3105 San Jacinto St

Moda Apartments

509 Elm St

2502 Live Oak St

3033 San Jacinto St
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Arts District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arts District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts District Studio Apartments | $1,711 | $1,191 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $950 | $8,338 |
| Arts District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,492 | $10,000+ |
| Arts District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $1,739 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arts District Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Arts District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arts District area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Kirby priced from $1,186. Gateway East at the Arts District has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,226. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kirby | A1 (Ervay) | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
| Gateway East at the Arts District | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1,226 |
| Manor House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,251 |
| The Griffin | A3 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| ICON at Ross | 11F1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Oak & Ellum | A1A | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
| SkyHouse Dallas Apartments | C | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| MAA Heights | Studio 0x1 447-740 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Gabriella | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,434 |
| Moda Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,439 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, TX
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $2.25 price per square foot C14 Model at Dallas Power and Lights Lofts in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at ArtHaus2828 starting at $3,200 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Uptown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Power and Lights Lofts | C14 | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| ArtHaus2828 | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
| LTV Tower Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Mosaic Dallas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| MAA Heights | Traditional 1x1 654-819 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Arrive West End | 1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer K | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 555 Ross | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| ICON at Ross | 11F1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Griffin | A2 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Gateway East at the Arts District | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arts District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arts District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arts District is under $1,439.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?
The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Gateway East at the Arts District which is listed at $1,226, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $2,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arts District?
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 29 regular apartments in Arts District 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 Arts District?
Cheap apartments in Arts District have an average cost of $168 which is $1,907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.
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