
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Meadows Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (45 Rentals)
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The Edison - Dallas, TX

Tides at Highland Meadows

Room in Condo on Skillman St

The Garrison

Birch Apartment Homes

AVA

Sedona Ridge

9910 Royal Ln
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9737 Whitehurst Dr

Villa Vista

Aero White Rock

Forest Ridge

Rise at Highland Meadows

8109 Skillman St

South Pointe

9747 Whitehurst Dr

Fountains of Jupiter
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Twin Creek

6900 Skillman St
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Highland Meadows, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $725 | $1,742 |
| Highland Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,026 | $563 | $2,273 |
| Highland Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $1,009 | $2,698 |
| Highland Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,400 | $2,888 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Meadows Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Highland Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Meadows area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Emerson priced from $563. The Edison - Dallas, TX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Highland Meadows apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emerson | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $563 |
| The Edison - Dallas, TX | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Tides at Highland Meadows | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Villa Vista | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| AVA | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Aero White Rock | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Birch Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
| Sedona Ridge | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Summer Hill Apartments | Efficiency (0 Bedroom/ 1 Bath) | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Everwood Apartments | Everwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Meadows, TX
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Meadows area is the $1.06 price per square foot B1 Model at Highlands Creek Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Highland Meadows apartment is the C1 Model at Aero White Rock starting at $1,617 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Aero White Rock | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Hilton Head | Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| XNewport Landing | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Sun Colony | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Trellis at Lake Highlands | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Edison - Dallas, TX | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Emerson | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Villa Vista | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Tides at Highland Meadows | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Meadows is under $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Meadows is The Emerson which is listed at $563, while the average apartment in Highland Meadows costs $1,764.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Meadows?
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 27 regular apartments in Highland Meadows 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 Highland Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Highland Meadows have an average cost of $224 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Meadows.
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