Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedar Crest Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (75 Rentals)

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Colonial Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Hills

326 E Illinois AveDallas, TX 75216
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Hatcher Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hatcher Apartments

2315 Hatcher StDallas, TX 75215
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Virginia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

202 S Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Cedar Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing

3823 Bonnie View RdDallas, TX 75216
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The Francisco
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Francisco

3035 E Ledbetter DrDallas, TX 75216
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The Charleston
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Charleston

723 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Spanish Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Hills

825 N EwingDallas, TX 75203
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Drakemont
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drakemont

800 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Stoneridge
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Stoneridge

501 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203

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Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cedar Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Hoskins 90 at Bishop Ridge priced from $849. Courtyards at Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Cedar Crest apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hoskins 90 at Bishop Ridge0 bedroom 1 bathStudio,1BA$849
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
Notre Dame PlaceA21BR,1BA$865
Fiji Senior VillasA1.11BR,1BA$889
UNITi Bishop ArtsStudio CStudio,1BA$896
Villas of Sorrento ApartmentsAH-31BR,1BA$941
Perrin Flats at Bishop Ridge0 bed 1 bathStudio,1BA$949
Overton Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950
Edgewood Manor Senior Living Income R.StudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Crest, TX

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Crest area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4-TH Model at Ewing Villas in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Cedar Crest apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek starting at $1,680 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the South Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ewing Villas4-TH4BR,2BA$1.30
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
Good Haven ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$1.35
Riata ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Trailside at Trinity Forest2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.26
Flats at Five Mile CreekThe Midtown2BR,2BA$1.40
Volara ApartmentsB1: 2 Bd 1Bth2BR,1BA$1.36
Hillburn HillsEl Dorado2BR,1BA$1.33
Edgewood Manor Senior Living Income R.StudioStudio ,1BA$1.46
Notre Dame PlaceA21BR,1BA$1.37

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Crest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Crest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Crest is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Cedar Crest is Courtyards at Gateway which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Cedar Crest costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Crest?

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 154 regular apartments in Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest?

Cheap apartments in Cedar Crest have an average cost of $799 which is $991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Crest.

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