Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government District Dallas, TX from $600 (89 Rentals)

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property at 948 Corinth St

$1,125 - $1,650

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The Crosby
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$1,218 - $2,395
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The Crosby

400 S Hall StDallas, TX 75226
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Oak & Ellum
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$1,223 - $3,505
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Oak & Ellum

2627 Live Oak StDallas, TX 75204
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Ambrose
$1,239 - $3,656
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Ambrose

2901 Indiana StDallas, TX 75226
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Amelia Farmers Market
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$1,387 - $3,781
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Amelia Farmers Market

999 S Harwood StDallas, TX 75201
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555 Ross
$1,487 - $2,306
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555 Ross

1777 N Record StDallas, TX 75202
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Mosaic Dallas
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$1,581 - $5,522
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$1,581 - $5,522
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Mosaic Dallas

300 N Akard StDallas, TX 75201
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2800 Taylor
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$1,715 - $4,790
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2800 Taylor

2800 Taylor StDallas, TX 75226
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property at 1100 Peters St

$1,753 - $1,799

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1100 Peters St

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Government District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government District area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at South Side Flats priced from $1,107. Oak & Ellum has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Government District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Side FlatsE1Studio,1BA$1,107
Oak & EllumA31BR,1BA$1,160
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio,1BA$1,164
The CrosbyS2Studio,1BA$1,218
Manor HouseStudio AStudio,1BA$1,226
The Marcus0 bedrooms 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,231
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio,1BA$1,245
Gateway East at the Arts DistrictThe Allen1BR,1BA$1,279
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1,304
The KirbyA2 (Harris)Studio,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government District area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Seegar Townhomes in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Government District apartment is the cx1 Model at South Side on Lamar starting at $2,656 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seegar Townhomes3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3.5BA$1.62
South Side on Lamarcx12BR,2BA$1.60
Victoria RowTH22BR,2.5BA$2.07
Digit 1919DC32BR,2BA$1.94
1704 S Akard LLC2/12BR,1BA$1.62
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Arrive West End1 Bed 1 Bath Washer Dryer C1BR,1BA$2.07
American Beauty Mill LoftsA2Studio ,1BA$2.08
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-2Studio ,1BA$1.92
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$2.09

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Government District, Dallas, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Government District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Government District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Government District is under $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government District?

The cheapest apartment in Government District is South Side Flats which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Government District costs $3,710.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government District?

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 60 regular apartments in Government District 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 Government District?

Cheap apartments in Government District have an average cost of $206 which is $3,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government District.

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