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property at 2502 Live Oak St

$1,700 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

2502 Live Oak St

DallasTX75204

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property at 1122 Jackson St

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1122 Jackson St, Unit 322

1122 Jackson St
DallasTX75202

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 Studio unit found at South Side Flats priced from $1,120. Marquis on Gaston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Side FlatsE2Studio,1BA$1,120
Marquis on Gaston1B1BR,1BA$1,125
Grand Estates at Kessler ParkThe Commerce1BR,1BA$1,154
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1,178
Gateway East at the Arts DistrictThe Allen1BR,1BA$1,194
The Margaret at RiverfrontE1 - IIStudio,1BA$1,201
Skyline Farmers MarketA21BR,1BA$1,210
The Marcus0 bedrooms 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,231
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio,1BA$1,240
ICON at Ross01S1Studio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dallas, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dallas area is the $1.56 price per square foot C1 Model at 1512 Seegar in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,010. The second greatest value Downtown Dallas apartment is the A1 Model at CEDARS COURT TOWNHOMES starting at $2,499 with a $1.58 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.
1512 SeegarC13BR,3.5BA$1.56
CEDARS COURT TOWNHOMESA11BR,1.5BA$1.58
Grand Estates at Kessler ParkThe Trinity3BR,2BA$1.78
South Side on Lamarax21BR,1BA$1.59
Digit 1919DC32BR,2BA$1.81
The GalbraithC2-60%3BR,2BA$1.58
1704 S Akard LLC2/12BR,1BA$1.62
Harvest LoftsCanton (A2A)1BR,1BA$1.86
Arrive West End1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer F1BR,1BA$1.88
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dallas

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Dallas?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dallas, TX with pricing that ranges from $950 to $27,790. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Dallas ranging from $1,245 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Dallas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Dallas ranges from $1,245 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,709.

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