
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deep Ellum Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $560 (359 Rentals)
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Carlisle on the Katy Trail

Magnolia Place

Gaston Corners

Gaston Flats

5408 Reiger Ave

4522 Columbia Ave

4520 Columbia Ave

Monarch Place

5521 Columbia Ave
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The Marquee

Nuvo Luna

The Colton

4618 Eastside Ave

4919 San Jacinto

Ivy Urban Living

1500 N. Carroll

2398 N Houston St

Monarch Court
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1601 S Akard St

1317 Annex Ave

2371 Victory Ave

Ross & Matilda

Apartments at M-Street

805 Elm St

1305 E Jefferson Blvd

812 Comal St
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4635 Bryan St

1809 Bennett

The Courtyards at Lower Greenville

Columbia Oaks

South Side Flats

The Eastern

3101 Commerce St

Pergola at Bishop Ridge

Treymore At Cityplace

1718 S Good Latimer Expy
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Broadstone Paragon

Greenhouse Villa

Live Oak Manor

East Side Apartments

Reiger Park Apartments

The Newport

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Ambrose

Nuvo Park Place

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4300 Junius St

615 Parkview Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Ellum Studio Apartments | $1,657 | $595 | $9,566 |
| Deep Ellum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $786 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,511 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,925 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 359 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 Studio unit found at Paragon Apartments priced from $595. Carlisle on the Katy Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $756. Here are the most affordable Deep Ellum apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Carlisle on the Katy Trail | S1 | Studio,1BA | $756 |
| Gaston Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Gaston Corners | S1 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Magnolia Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Sykes Squared Reiger | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Monarch Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Newport | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deep Ellum, TX
As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deep Ellum area is the $1.35 price per square foot B1 Model at The Reiger in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Deep Ellum apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Hamilton Village starting at $1,180 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Deep Ellum 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reiger | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Hamilton Village | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 4717 Worth St, Unit 1 | 4717 Worth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 5521 Columbia Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Pavilion at Bishop Ridge | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Monarch Court | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 85202 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Casa Grande Villas | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Calatrava Flats | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Magnolia Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deep Ellum?
The cheapest apartment in Deep Ellum is Carlisle on the Katy Trail which is listed at $786, while the average apartment in Deep Ellum costs $2,105.
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 171 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 $164 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deep Ellum.
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