Cheap Homes for Rent in Government District Dallas, TX from $900 (13 Rentals)

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property at 509 Elm St

509 Elm St

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property at 1505 Elm St

1505 Elm St

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property at 412 N Ervay St

412 N Ervay St

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property at 1918 Olive St

1918 Olive St

DallasTX75201

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 1 Bed unit found at Mercantile Place Collection priced from $905. South Side Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Government District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercantile Place CollectionThe Continental 1A-J (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$905
South Side FlatsE1Studio,1BA$1,045
555 RossE180Studio,1BA$1,059
The GalbraithE4 60%Studio,1BA$1,083
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government District area is the $1.88 price per square foot B2 Model at Skyline Farmers Market in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,094. The second greatest value Government District apartment is the A1 Model at The Destination starting at $1,845 with a $1.89 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.
Skyline Farmers MarketB22BR,2BA$1.88
The DestinationA11BR,1BA$1.89
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.81
1900 ElmA241BR,1BA$1.88
Arrive West EndAmarillo1BR,1BA$1.78
Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.69
The BelleviewA-11BR,1BA$1.70
Digit 1919Nano1BR,1BA$1.97
Camden Farmers MarketA11BR,1BA$1.93
Marquis at Texas Street1A1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Government District

What type of rentals are currently available in Government District?

There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX with pricing that ranges from $920 to $21,150. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Government District ranging from $974 to $19,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Government District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Government District ranges from $974 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,606.

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