Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dallas Arts District Dallas, TX from $700 (146 Rentals)

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Ambrose
$1,239 - $3,656
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Ambrose

2901 Indiana StDallas, TX 75226
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555 Ross
$1,337 - $2,423
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555 Ross

1777 N Record StDallas, TX 75202
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Gables Katy Trail
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$1,401 - $5,428
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Gables Katy Trail

2821 Carlisle StDallas, TX 75204
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Oak & Ellum
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$1,299 - $3,140
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Oak & Ellum

2627 Live Oak StDallas, TX 75204
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Ross + Peak
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$1,421 - $5,589
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Ross + Peak

4302 Ross AveDallas, TX 75204
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Monaco
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$1,451 - $3,271
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Monaco

3003 Carlisle StDallas, TX 75204
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Cheapest Available Dallas Arts District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dallas Arts District area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Carlisle on the Katy Trail priced from $935. Monarch Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Dallas Arts District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carlisle on the Katy TrailS1Studio,1BA$935
Monarch Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Treymore At CityplaceThe Davenport1BR,1BA$1,016
Ivy Urban LivingE11BR,1BA$1,017
Broadstone ParagonA21BR,1BA$1,145
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio,1BA$1,190
The GalbraithE1HV-60%Studio,1BA$1,192
Macallan on RossS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Skyline Farmers MarketE2Studio,1BA$1,215
French Quarter1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas Arts District, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas Arts District area is the $1.61 price per square foot C3 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Villas at Katy Trail Apartments in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $2,439. The second greatest value Dallas Arts District apartment is the Traditional 1x1 877-957 SF Model at MAA Heights starting at $1,885 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas Arts District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Katy Trail ApartmentsC3 3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.61
MAA HeightsTraditional 1x1 877-957 SF1BR,1BA$1.98
Gables Republic TowerA2C1BR,1BA$2.00
Arrive West End1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer B1BR,1BA$1.93
MAA Uptown VillageDual Level 1x1 616-880 SF1BR,1BA$1.82
Skyline Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1.96
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio ,1BA$1.84
Treymore At CityplaceThe Madison1BR,1BA$1.97
Ivy Urban LivingE11BR,1BA$1.85
Monarch Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67

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Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas Arts District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dallas Arts District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dallas Arts District is under $1,235.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dallas Arts District is Monarch Place which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Dallas Arts District costs $7,067.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dallas 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 80 regular apartments in Dallas 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 Dallas Arts District?

Cheap apartments in Dallas Arts District have an average cost of $169 which is $6,898 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas Arts District.

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