Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government District Dallas, TX from $900 (74 Rentals)

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property at 1403 Corinth St

$1,250 - $1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1403 Corinth St

DallasTX75215

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property at 2007 S Ervay St

$1,745 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2007 S Ervay St

DallasTX75215

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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 Manor House Apartments priced from $1,065. Harvest Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here are the most affordable Government District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,065
Harvest LoftsTaylor (Mixed Income Housing)1BR,1BA$1,119
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,125
The GalbraithE4-60%Studio,1BA$1,137
Amelia Farmers MarketS1Studio,1BA$1,196
Marquis on Gaston1A1BR,1BA$1,201
Skyline Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1,211
Gateway East at the Arts DistrictThe Allen1BR,1BA$1,219
Indie Deep EllumA1.11BR,1BA$1,235
South Side FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Government District area is the $1.23 price per square foot a11 Model at South Side on Lamar in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,867. The second greatest value Government District apartment is the PB9 Model at Interurban Building starting at $2,750 with a $1.88 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.
South Side on Lamara111BR,1BA$1.23
Interurban BuildingPB92BR,2.5BA$1.88
Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments2C2BR,2.5BA$1.62
Digit 1919REV22BR,2BA$1.83
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.91
Gables Republic TowerA31BR,1BA$1.90
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
Arrive West EndLa Grange1BR,1BA$1.83
South Side FlatsA21BR,1BA$1.63
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio ,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Government District, Dallas, TX

Ranked #38

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,240.

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

The cheapest apartment in Government District is Harvest Lofts which is listed at $1,119, while the average apartment in Government District costs $3,622.

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 66 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 $141 which is $3,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government District.

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