
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glen Oaks Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)
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The Ellington

Forest Ridge

The Alista Apartments

The Azul Apartments

Ava Apartment Homes

The Laney

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Tides at Royal Lane North
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9520 Royal Ln

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Oakwood Creek

Sun Colony

The Trellis at Lake Highlands

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Haven Lake Highlands

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LENOX LAKE HIGHLANDS

8109 Skillman St, Unit 3008

8550 Fair Oaks Crossing

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Tides at Royal Lane South

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Paxton at Lake Highlands

Highlands Creek Apartments

9600 Royal Ln

7340 Skillman St

9910 Royal Ln
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Glen Oaks, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glen Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Studio Apartments | $998 | $591 | $1,742 |
| Glen Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,106 | $722 | $2,273 |
| Glen Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $973 | $2,672 |
| Glen Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,500 | $3,275 |
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Cheapest Available Glen Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glen Oaks area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Garrison priced from $651. Tides at Royal Lane South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $708. Here are the most affordable Glen Oaks apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garrison | A1 Traditional | Studio,1BA | $651 |
| Tides at Royal Lane South | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $708 |
| Forest Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
| The Alista Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| The Ellington | A1 Traditional | Studio,1BA | $726 |
| The Azul Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| Ava Apartment Homes | E1 | Studio,1BA | $743 |
| The Laney | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Tides at Royal Lane North | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| Infinity on the Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glen Oaks, TX
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glen Oaks area is the $1.49 price per square foot B4 Renovated Model at The Laney in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,817. The second greatest value Glen Oaks apartment is the B2 Model at Sun Colony starting at $1,350 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glen Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laney | B4 Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Sun Colony | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Alista Apartments | A8TH | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Forest Ridge | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Oakwood Creek | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Infinity on the Oaks | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Summer Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Highlands Creek Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Ellington | A2 Traditional | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Tides at Royal Lane North | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glen Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Glen Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glen Oaks is under $815.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glen Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Glen Oaks is Tides at Royal Lane South which is listed at $708, while the average apartment in Glen Oaks costs $1,891.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glen Oaks?
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 31 regular apartments in Glen Oaks 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 Glen Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Glen Oaks have an average cost of $207 which is $1,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glen Oaks.
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