Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $425 (593 Rentals)

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The Linden Apartments
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$700 - $1,450
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The Linden Apartments

12121 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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The Garrison
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$702 - $1,387
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The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Bernard
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$740 - $1,315
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Bernard

11991 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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The Everly
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$742 - $1,349
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The Everly

9350 Skillman StDallas, TX 75243
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Summerwood Cove
$796 - $1,427
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Summerwood Cove

9821 Summerwood CirDallas, TX 75243
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The Ellington
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$797 - $1,345
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The Ellington

9850 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Eleven600
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$799 - $1,266
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Eleven600

11600 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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East Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rise at Highland Meadows priced from $520. Paragon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise at Highland MeadowsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$520
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Meadows on Amanda LaneReef1BR,1BA$649
SolanaE1Studio,1BA$650
The Larsen Apartmentsbeck_A11BR,1BA$675
Tides at Royal Lane SouthKona1BR,1BA$696
The Linden Apartmentsbent_A11BR,1BA$700
The Vance ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$700
Villa VistaA11BR,1BA$714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dallas, TX

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dallas area is the $1.16 price per square foot B1 Model at Highlands Creek Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value East Dallas apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at East Town starting at $1,300 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlands Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.16
East Town3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.14
Eleven600The Knox (Q)2BR,2BA$1.19
XNewport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Park HighlandsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Hilton Arms1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.18
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.17
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14

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Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dallas is under $714.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Dallas is Rise at Highland Meadows which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in East Dallas costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 327 regular apartments in East 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 East Dallas?

Cheap apartments in East Dallas have an average cost of $220 which is $1,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dallas.

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