Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (580 Rentals)

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The Garrison
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$602 - $1,435
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The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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The Ellington
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$697 - $1,344
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The Ellington

9850 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Baxter
$700 - $1,100
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Baxter

9737 Forest LnDallas, TX 75243
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The Everly
$727 - $1,349
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The Everly

9350 Skillman StDallas, 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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Eleven600
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$799 - $1,309
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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 $620. Meadows on Amanda Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise at Highland MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$620
Meadows on Amanda LaneKona1BR,1BA$625
The Vance ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
The Larsen Apartmentsbeck_A11BR,1BA$675
OasisA11BR,1BA$694
Residences at White Rock LakeEfficiency SStudio,1BA$695
Baxterbaxt_A1c1BR,1BA$700
The Linden Apartmentsbent_A11BR,1BA$700
The EllingtonA1 ClassicStudio,1BA$710
Prime at Lake HighlandsA31BR,1BA$712

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dallas, TX

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Dallas area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at 2352-2354 Little Pocket in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value East Dallas apartment is the The Knox (Q) Model at Eleven600 starting at $1,199 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Richardson 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.
2352-2354 Little Pocket2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Eleven600The Knox (Q)2BR,2BA$1.18
XNewport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
The Edison - Dallas, TXB12BR,1BA$1.08
Estancia HillsB-12BR,1BA$1.10
Legacy Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
SUMMIT PARQUE, LLCA11BR,1BA$1.18
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.17
Paragon Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
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 $712.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Dallas is The Edison - Dallas, TX which is listed at $601, while the average apartment in East Dallas costs $11,221.

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 432 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 $257 which is $10,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dallas.

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