
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Design District Dallas, TX from $800 (104 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Design District area of Dallas.


The District

818 Singleton Blvd

2371 Victory Ave

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The Margaret at Riverfront

2800 Douglas Ave

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Aston

4633 Fairmount St, Unit 113

MAA Medical District

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The Francesca
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Parea Oak Lawn

Shelby 2707 Apartments

4633 Fairmount St, Unit 107

Westerly

Factory Design District

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The Ainsley

2902 Douglas Ave

2702 Douglas Ave
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AVANT on Market Center

Pike West Commerce

Echo Apartments

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LTD West Commerce

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Trinity

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SYNC at West Dallas

CO/OP Singleton

Bel Air on Maple

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The Langford
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Abstract at Design District

The Lucas Apartments

The Austin

Berkshire Medical District

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Trend Design District

Rawlins Street Flats

The Arcadian

2929 Wycliff

2909 Lucas

Trinity Loft
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Park West

Axis at Wycliff

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4110 Fairmount

1531 Inspiration Dr, Unit 1045

2907 Shelby Ave

Modera Trinity

5529 Mesa Cir

Griffis Oak Lawn

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4123 Cedar Springs

Arpeggio Apartments
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Design District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Design District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design District Studio Apartments | $1,658 | $850 | $3,800 |
| Design District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $950 | $4,721 |
| Design District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $1,219 | $10,000+ |
| Design District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,605 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Design District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,331 | $6,591 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Design District Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Design District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Design District area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The District priced from $850. Aston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $981. Here are the most affordable Design District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The District | S1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Aston | Lauge Studio | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
| The Francesca | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Cypress at Trinity Groves III | E1 - III | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Cypress at Trinity Groves II | E2 - II | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
| Cypress at Trinity Groves | E2 - II | Studio,1BA | $1,094 |
| Shelby 2707 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Ainsley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
| Seale 707 | Orchid | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Design District, TX
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Design District area is the $1.90 price per square foot A1 Model at 707 Townhomes in the in the Victory Park neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Design District apartment is the A4 Model at Arroyo Oaks starting at $1,950 with a $1.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 707 Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| Arroyo Oaks | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Dylan | b5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| The Austin | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Westerly | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Arlington Park Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The District | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Pike West Commerce | ea2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| MAA Medical District | 01B | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Design District?
The cheapest apartment in Design District is Aston which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Design District costs $1,876.
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 96 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 $258 which is $1,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Design District.
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