Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government District Dallas, TX from $900 (68 Rentals)

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Ambrose
$1,182 - $3,891
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$1,125 - $3,834
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$57
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$1,182 - $3,891
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ambrose

2901 Indiana StDallas, TX 75226
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Oak & Ellum
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$1,332 - $4,089
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$1,189 - $3,946
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$143
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$1,332 - $4,089
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Oak & Ellum

2627 Live Oak StDallas, TX 75204
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$1,355 - $2,225

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2016 S Ervay St

DallasTX75215

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The Crosby
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$1,379 - $2,219
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$1,302 - $2,142
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$77
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$1,379 - $2,219
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The Crosby

400 S Hall StDallas, TX 75226
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Amelia Farmers Market
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$1,399 - $3,359
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$1,260 - $3,220
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$139
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$1,399 - $3,359
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Amelia Farmers Market

999 S Harwood StDallas, TX 75201
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Interurban Building
$1,415 - $3,640
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$1,395 - $3,620
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$20
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$1,415 - $3,640
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Interurban Building

1500 Jackson StDallas, TX 75201
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555 Ross
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$1,478 - $2,201
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$1,390 - $2,113
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$88
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$1,478 - $2,201
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555 Ross

1777 N Record StDallas, TX 75202
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Mosaic Dallas
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$1,618 - $5,381
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$1,570 - $5,333
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$48
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$1,618 - $5,381
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Mosaic Dallas

300 N Akard StDallas, TX 75201
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East Quarter Residences
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$1,698 - $8,801
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$1,698 - $8,801
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$1,698 - $8,801
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East Quarter Residences

300 Pearl StDallas, TX 75201
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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 The Galbraith priced from $1,153. South Side Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Government District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GalbraithE4-60%Studio,1BA$1,153
South Side FlatsE2Studio,1BA$1,160
Gateway East at the Arts DistrictThe Allen1BR,1BA$1,168
Marquis on Gaston1A1BR,1BA$1,187
Oak & EllumA21BR,1BA$1,199
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,205
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1,206
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio,1BA$1,224
The Marcus0 bedrooms 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,231
AmbroseThe Inwood1BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government District area is the $1.98 price per square foot TH4A Model at Victoria Row in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,338. The second greatest value Government District apartment is the B08 Model at The Drakestone starting at $2,717 with a $2.04 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.
Victoria RowTH4A3BR,3.5BA$1.98
The DrakestoneB082BR,2BA$2.04
South Side on Lamara011BR,1BA$1.58
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
The GriffinA4R1BR,1BA$1.82
Harvest LoftsWood (A2)1BR,1BA$1.86
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.82
AmbroseThe Inwood1BR,1BA$1.90
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1.93
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio ,1BA$2.04

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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 $1,252.

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

The cheapest apartment in Government District is Gateway East at the Arts District which is listed at $1,168, while the average apartment in Government District costs $3,920.

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 77 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 $163 which is $3,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government District.

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