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1403 Corinth St

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Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Loft priced from $200. Oaks Trinity has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity LoftFlat 1-G2BR,2BA$200
Oaks TrinityStudio Affordable - E1Studio,1BA$1,000
The Margaret at RiverfrontE2Studio,1BA$1,000
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,065
Grand Estates at Kessler ParkThe Commerce1BR,1BA$1,101
Harvest LoftsTaylor (Mixed Income Housing)1BR,1BA$1,119
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,125
The GalbraithE4-60%Studio,1BA$1,137
Gatsby on RossE1Studio,1BA$1,169
ICON at Ross01S1Studio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dallas, TX

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dallas area is the $1.59 price per square foot Traditional 2x2.5 1679-1907 SF Model at MAA Gallery in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $3,040. The second greatest value Downtown Dallas apartment is the a11 Model at South Side on Lamar starting at $1,867 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA GalleryTraditional 2x2.5 1679-1907 SF2BR,2BA$1.59
South Side on Lamara111BR,1BA$1.23
Grand Estates at Kessler ParkThe Trinity3BR,2BA$1.55
Villas at Katy Trail ApartmentsB4 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments2C2BR,2.5BA$1.62
Digit 1919REV22BR,2BA$1.83
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
Arrive West EndLa Grange1BR,1BA$1.83
Trend Design DistrictA11BR,1BA$1.77
South Side FlatsA21BR,1BA$1.63

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Dallas is under $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dallas is Grand Estates at Kessler Park which is listed at $1,101, while the average apartment in Downtown Dallas costs $15,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Dallas?

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 66 regular apartments in Downtown Dallas 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 Downtown Dallas?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Dallas have an average cost of $112 which is $15,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dallas.

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