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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 The Emerson priced from $563. The Elise has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $606. Here are the most affordable East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$563
The EliseAJ11BR,1BA$606
The EverlyA11BR,1BA$609
The BernardA11BR,1BA$650
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
Tides at Royal Lane SouthKona1BR,1BA$676
The Edison - Dallas, TXA21BR,1BA$679
The WatermarkE1Studio,1BA$688
CityscapeUptown - StudioStudio,1BA$699
Tides at Highland MeadowsKona1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dallas, TX

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dallas area is the $1.06 price per square foot B1 Model at Highlands Creek Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value East Dallas apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at XNewport Landing starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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$1.06
XNewport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Bella Vista SolB22BR,1.5BA$1.06
The EmersonB22BR,2BA$1.22
Prairie HouseOleson1BR,1BA$1.07
San BenitoB12BR,1BA$1.22
Raleigh1x11BR,1BA$1.12
The BeckhamB12BR,1BA$1.20
Eclipse Of White Rock1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
The EverlyA11BR,1BA$1.13

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

Learn about the best Dallas neighborhoods for student renters by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Dallas is The Emerson which is listed at $563, while the average apartment in East Dallas costs $13,500.

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 635 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 $311 which is $13,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dallas.

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