Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (76 Rentals)

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City Center, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Galbraith priced from $1,083. Manor House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GalbraithE4 60%Studio,1BA$1,083
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,095
The Wilson BuildingThe Wilson Building SD1BR,1BA$1,120
Mercantile Place CollectionThe Wilson Building SD1BR,1BA$1,120
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,125
Marquis on Gaston1A1BR,1BA$1,142
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1,151
The BelleviewA-21BR,1BA$1,188
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio,1BA$1,196
Skyline Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1,293

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at LTV Tower Apartments in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the A1 Model at The Destination starting at $1,845 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
The DestinationA11BR,1BA$1.89
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
1900 ElmA241BR,1BA$1.88
Oak & EllumA5B1BR,1BA$2.03
Arrive West EndSan Marcos1BR,1BA$1.82
Marquis at Texas Street2A-R2BR,1BA$1.96
South Side FlatsA21BR,1BA$1.74
The BelleviewA-11BR,1BA$1.70
Skyline Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Dallas, TX

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at The Galbraith listed at $1,083.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,120 at The Wilson Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,378 at Marquis on Gaston.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Galbraith and starts from $1,577.

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