Cheap Homes for Rent in City Center Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 1525 Elm St

1525 Elm St

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property at 412 N Ervay St

412 N Ervay St

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property at 1505 Elm St

1505 Elm St

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property at 1200 Main St

1200 Main St

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3015 Bryan St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mercantile Place Collection priced from $905. The Galbraith has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,083. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercantile Place CollectionThe Continental 1G-J (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$905
The GalbraithE4 60%Studio,1BA$1,083
Marquis on Gaston1B1BR,1BA$1,084
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,090
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, TX

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 509 Elm St in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,631. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the A2C Model at Gables Republic Tower starting at $1,696 with a $2.06 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.
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
Gables Republic TowerA2C1BR,1BA$2.06
Marquis at Texas Street2A-R2BR,1BA$1.93
The BelleviewA-11BR,1BA$1.70
1900 ElmA51BR,1BA$2.02
1001 Ross ApartmentsA2R1BR,1BA$2.08
Skyline Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1.86
South Side FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.92
Marquis on Gaston1A1BR,1BA$2.10
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in City Center, TX with pricing that ranges from $905 to $21,150. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $974 to $27,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $974 to $27,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,895.

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