Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arts District Dallas, TX from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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Oak & Ellum
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$1,227 - $3,850
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Oak & Ellum

2627 Live Oak StDallas, TX 75204
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Mosaic Dallas
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$1,644 - $5,381
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$1,644 - $5,381
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mosaic Dallas

300 N Akard StDallas, TX 75201
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555 Ross
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$1,648 - $2,293
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555 Ross

1777 N Record StDallas, TX 75202
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East Quarter Residences
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$1,695 - $8,935
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$1,695 - $8,935
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East Quarter Residences

300 Pearl StDallas, TX 75201
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Miro
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$1,823 - $4,220
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$1,823 - $4,220
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Miro

2225 N Harwood StDallas, TX 75201
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National
$1,863 - $19,673
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National

1401 Elm StDallas, TX 75202
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509 Elm St
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509 Elm St

509 Elm StDallas, TX 75202

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Arts District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 Galbraith priced from $1,153. Manor House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here are the most affordable Arts District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GalbraithE4-60%Studio,1BA$1,153
Manor HouseResidence 1E1BR,1BA$1,174
MAA Uptown VillageStudio 0x1 497-776 SFStudio,1BA$1,175
Oak & EllumA1AStudio,1BA$1,227
The KirbyA2 (Harris)Studio,1BA$1,229
The GriffinA21BR,1BA$1,253
Gateway East at the Arts DistrictThe Allen1BR,1BA$1,260
The GabriellaE2Studio,1BA$1,365
3105 San Jacinto St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,365
MAA HeightsStudio 0x1 447-740 SFStudio,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arts District, TX

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arts District area is the $1.91 price per square foot B4 Model at Vista at Dallas in the in the Uptown Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,790. The second greatest value Arts District apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Drexel Montane Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vista at DallasB42BR,2BA$1.91
Drexel Montane Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.80
Remi DowntownB32BR,2BA$2.01
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The DrakestoneA101BR,1BA$2.16
Mosaic DallasA11BR,1BA$2.15
Arrive West End1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer C1BR,1BA$1.96
3105 San Jacinto St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.73
ICON at Ross11F41BR,1BA$1.85
The GalbraithE4-60%Studio ,1BA$1.91

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Arts District, Dallas, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Arts District, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,385.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arts District?

The cheapest apartment in Arts District is Manor House which is listed at $1,174, while the average apartment in Arts District costs $10,065.

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 40 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 $155 which is $9,910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arts District.

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