
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center District Dallas, TX from $800 (95 Rentals)
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1900 Elm

Macallan on Ross

The Galbraith

Marquis at Texas Street

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ICON at Ross

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Ambrose

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Gateway East at the Arts District

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Marquis on Gaston

Skyline Farmers Market
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Hall Street Flats

The Kirby

The Gabriella

The Griffin

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Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments

Indie Deep Ellum

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Amelia Farmers Market

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The Crosby

The Arts

MAA Uptown Village
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Oak & Ellum

The Academic

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The Case Building

MAA Worthington

1500 N Haskell Ave.

Main 3 Downtown

CITYSCAPE PARK

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Cityscape Star

Arrive West End

MAA Heights
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Interurban Building

Moda Apartments

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The Hamilton

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1900 Pacific Residences

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Remi Downtown

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555 Ross

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Vista at Dallas

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Mosaic Dallas

3129 Ross Ave

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LTV Tower Apartments

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2800 Taylor

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Parc On Jackson

The Statler Residences

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City Center District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center District Studio Apartments | $1,728 | $965 | $5,694 |
| City Center District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,045 | $6,635 |
| City Center District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $1,385 | $10,000+ |
| City Center District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,905 | $1,680 | $10,000+ |
| City Center District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,534 | $8,664 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the City Center District Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available City Center District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center District area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 1502 Peak Street priced from $850. Macallan on Ross has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable City Center District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1502 Peak Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Macallan on Ross | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Manor House Apartments | Griffin | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| The Galbraith | E4-60% | Studio,1BA | $1,153 |
| Marquis at Texas Street | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,156 |
| ICON at Ross | 01S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Gateway East at the Arts District | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Skyline Farmers Market | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| Marquis on Gaston | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hall Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center District, TX
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center District area is the $1.42 price per square foot Traditional 3x3 2547 SF Model at MAA Gallery in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $3,615. The second greatest value City Center District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at LTV Tower Apartments starting at $2,405 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| MAA Gallery | Traditional 3x3 2547 SF | 3BR,3BA | $1.42 |
| LTV Tower Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 3105 San Jacinto St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Interurban Building | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Villas at Katy Trail Apartments | B2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Haskell Flats | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Gatsby on Ross | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Ambrose | The Inwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Marquis at Texas Street | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 1502 Peak Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in City Center District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center District is under $1,241.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center District?
The cheapest apartment in City Center District is 1502 Peak Street which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in City Center District costs $12,534.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center 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 71 regular apartments in City Center 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 City Center District?
Cheap apartments in City Center District have an average cost of $125 which is $12,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center District.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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