Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deep Ellum Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (363 Rentals)
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5114 Columbia Ave

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Carlisle on the Katy Trail

5004 Live Oak St

5408 Reiger Ave

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4526 Munger Ave

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4717 Columbia Ave

4718 Reiger Ave

4811 Live Oak St

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1809 Bennett Ave

2808 Throckmorton St

4618 Eastside Ave

Pergola at Bishop Ridge

Treymore At Cityplace

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5414 Reiger Ave
Deep Ellum - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Dallas, TX by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark. See how it ranks!

The Courtyards at Lower Greenville

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2003 Bennett Ave
Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Deep Ellum?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Deep Ellum Studio Apartments | $1,899 | $749 | $10,000+ |
Deep Ellum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Deep Ellum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,826 | $743 | $10,000+ |
Deep Ellum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,392 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Deep Ellum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,688 | $4,230 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 363 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Deep Ellum Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Deep Ellum Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Marquee priced from $695. Eban Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $743. Here are the most affordable Deep Ellum apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Marquee | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Eban Village | 2X1B60 | 2BR,1BA | $743 |
Kiva East | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $784 |
Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Green House | Fern | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
Carolina Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The Eastern Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Carlisle on the Katy Trail | S1 | Studio,1BA | $854 |
Courthouse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deep Ellum, TX
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Deep Ellum area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhome Model at Elysian Heights in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Deep Ellum apartment is the Asheville Model at Biltmore starting at $1,628 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deep Ellum apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elysian Heights | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
Biltmore | Asheville | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Avenue 3275 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Greystone | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Treymore At Cityplace | The Berlin | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Serenity Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Monarch Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
The Marquee | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Deep Ellum, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Deep Ellum Neighborhood in Dallas, TX
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
76 / 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 Deep Ellum Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Deep Ellum?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deep Ellum is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deep Ellum?
The cheapest apartment in Deep Ellum is The Marquee which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Deep Ellum costs $7,856.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deep Ellum?
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 113 regular apartments in Deep Ellum 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 Deep Ellum?
Cheap apartments in Deep Ellum have an average cost of $339 which is $7,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deep Ellum.
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