
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deep Ellum Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (388 Rentals)
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Le Parc

4815 Live Oak St

4927 San Jacinto St

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Monarch Court

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4625 Virginia

Pavilion at Bishop Ridge

833 N Ewing Ave

The Eastern Apartments

819 N Ewing Ave
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5814 Worth St

4502 Gaston Ave

Swissaire Apartments

3221 Elihu St

3275 Dallas St

5317 Junius St

The Pomelo

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Columbia Oaks

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Junius Place Apartments

5508 Tremont St
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Carlisle on the Katy Trail

Pergola at Bishop Ridge

811 Skillman St

2805 Reagan St

Avalon

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5330 Junius

5330 Junius St

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The Colton

Nuvo Luna

4618 Eastside Ave
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1500 N. Carroll

Garrett Gardens Apartments

4526 Munger Ave

Reiger Park Apartments

4400 San Jacinto St

4400 San Jacinto St

4400 San Jacinto St

4400 San Jacinto St

4702 San Jacinto St
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Ross & Matilda

Edgewood Manor Senior Living Income R.

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Manor House Apartments

4721 Tremont St

Jaipur Lofts

950 Live Oak St

5722 Gaston Ave

4717 Columbia Ave

The Courtyards at Lower Greenville

4950 Live Oak St
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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 | $1,638 | $749 | $5,683 |
| Deep Ellum 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $743 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $743 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,513 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Deep Ellum 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,142 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 388 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 Prairie House priced from $675. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie House | Eva | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Eban Village | 2X1B60 | 2BR,1BA | $743 |
| Monarch Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Drake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 4625 Virginia | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Pavilion at Bishop Ridge | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 1502 Peak Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Eastern Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Swissaire Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Junius Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deep Ellum, TX
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deep Ellum area is the $1.30 price per square foot 5624 East Side Ave Model at 5624 East Side Ave, Unit Upstairs in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Deep Ellum apartment is the 2x1 Model at Greystone starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5624 East Side Ave, Unit Upstairs | 5624 East Side Ave | 6BR,4BA | $1.30 |
| Greystone | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Biltmore | Asheville | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Spanish Steps | 1x1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Raleigh | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 4702 San Jacinto St | 4702 San Jacinto St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 5330 Junius | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Drake | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Prairie House | Eva | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deep Ellum?
The cheapest apartment in Deep Ellum is Eban Village which is listed at $743, while the average apartment in Deep Ellum costs $13,500.
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 166 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 $134 which is $13,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deep Ellum.
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