Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (64 Rentals)

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property at 321 E 8th St

$999 - $1,199

1 Bedroom Rentals

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321 E 8th St

DallasTX75203

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property at 404 E 9th St

$1,099 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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404 E 9th St

DallasTX75203
property at 125 E 8th St

$1,129 - $1,149

1 Bedroom Rentals

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125 E 8th St

DallasTX75203

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property at 120 N Madison Ave

$1,174 - $1,499

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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120 N Madison Ave

DallasTX75208
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Colonial Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Hills

326 E Illinois AveDallas, TX 75216
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Muse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Muse

3035 W Pentagon PkyDallas, TX 75233
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Virginia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Apartments

202 S Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Stoneridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge

501 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Oaks at Five Mile
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Five Mile

3525 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224
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Polk Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Polk Villas

3288 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224
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Notre Dame Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Notre Dame Place

810 S Madison AveDallas, TX 75208
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Cantera Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cantera Crossing

2727 W Jefferson BlvdDallas, TX 75211
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Jamestown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

3326 Navajo DrDallas, TX 75224
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Bahia Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Apartments

3434 Navajo DrDallas, TX 75224
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3311 at Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3311 at Vernon

3211-3321 S Vernon AveDallas, TX 75224
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Courtyard on Jefferson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard on Jefferson

2717-2727 W Jefferson BlvdDallas, TX 75211
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The Anderson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Anderson

3700 S Tyler StDallas, TX 75224
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Hillburn Hills
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hillburn Hills

1910 Argentia F...Dallas, TX 75224
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The Courtland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtland

3504 Fawn Valley DrDallas, TX 75224
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Westwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood

3064 Spruce Valley LnDallas, TX 75233
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The Oaks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

630 S Llewellyn AveDallas, TX 75208
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Elmwood, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. La Madera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$850
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
UNITi Bishop ArtsStudio CStudio,1BA$896
Cantera Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$899
Costa Bella1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$955
3311 at VernonA31BR,1BA$985
The Apollo at Bishop RidgeA1-APOL1BR,1BA$999
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$999
The AndersonA11BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, TX

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.08 price per square foot C1 Model at Westmoreland Station in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,432. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek starting at $1,788 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the South Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmoreland StationC13BR,2BA$1.08
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.41
Holiday Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Overton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
Hillburn HillsEl Dorado2BR,1BA$1.37
Crawford Corner1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1.53
Notre Dame PlaceA21BR,1BA$1.37
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$1.37
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmwood is at Muse listed at $668.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmwood Apartment is $669 at Muse.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmwood is starting from $885 at Courtyards at Gateway.

What is the most affordable Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Muse and starts from $1,236.

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