Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Design District Dallas, TX from $800 (88 Rentals)

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property at 2800 Douglas Ave

$850 - $1,675

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2800 Douglas Ave

DallasTX75219

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property at 2902 Douglas Ave

$1,150 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2902 Douglas Ave

DallasTX75219

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Design District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Design District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Design District area of Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Loft priced from $200. The District has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Design District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity LoftFlat 1-G2BR,2BA$200
The DistrictStudioStudio,1BA$895
Bel Air on MapleStudio1BR,1BA$999
The FrancescaStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Margaret at RiverfrontE2Studio,1BA$1,000
Cypress at Trinity Groves IIIE1 - IIIStudio,1BA$1,005
Cypress at Trinity GrovesE1 - IIIStudio,1BA$1,006
SYNC at West DallasE1Studio,1BA$1,049
MAA Medical District01AStudio,1BA$1,093
Parea Oak LawnA11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Design District, TX

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Design District area is the $1.78 price per square foot b5 Model at The Dylan in the in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,112. The second greatest value Design District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Market Model at Arlington Park Villas starting at $1,750 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Design District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Dylanb52BR,2BA$1.78
Arlington Park Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Market2BR,2BA$1.74
Archer Medical DistrictA61BR,1BA$1.84
Echo ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$1.86
The Austin at Trinity GreenA51BR,1BA$1.80
Magnolia at WycliffA11BR,1BA$1.86
Maverick Oak Lawn TownhomesA51BR,1BA$1.63
Trend Design DistrictA11BR,1BA$1.89
4123 Cedar SpringsA21BR,1BA$1.82
AVANT on Market CenterA11BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Design District, Dallas, TX

Ranked #47

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Design District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Design District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Design District is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Design District?

The cheapest apartment in Design District is Bel Air on Maple which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Design District costs $9,355.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Design 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 185 regular apartments in Design 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 Design District?

Cheap apartments in Design District have an average cost of $291 which is $9,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Design District.

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