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

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Villa Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Vista

11363 Amanda LnDallas, TX 75238
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Aero White Rock
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aero White Rock

9857 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75238
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

8850 Fair Oaks CrossingDallas, TX 75243
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South Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Pointe

12660 Jupiter RdDallas, TX 75238

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Twin Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks

9737 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Park on Whitehurst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park on Whitehurst

9941 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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AVA W Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AVA W Apartments

9750 Royal LnDallas, TX 75231
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XNewport Landing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

XNewport Landing

10850 Walnut Hill LnDallas, TX 75238
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Villas at La Risa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at La Risa

12825 Jupiter RdDallas, TX 75238
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Summer Glen
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Glen

9624 Rolling Rock LnDallas, TX 75238
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Twin Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Creek

9747 Whitehurst DrDallas, TX 75243
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Highland Meadows, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$563
The Edison - Dallas, TXA21BR,1BA$679
Tides at Highland MeadowsKona1BR,1BA$700
Villa VistaA11BR,1BA$779
AVA1/11BR,1BA$790
Aero White RockA41BR,1BA$815
Birch Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$836
Sedona RidgeA51BR,1BA$849
Summer Hill ApartmentsEfficiency (0 Bedroom/ 1 Bath)Studio,1BA$849
Everwood ApartmentsEverwood A11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlands Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.06
Aero White RockC13BR,2BA$1.29
Hilton HeadAugusta2BR,2BA$1.29
XNewport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Sun ColonyB22BR,2BA$1.36
The Trellis at Lake Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Edison - Dallas, TXB22BR,1BA$1.23
The EmersonB22BR,2BA$1.22
Villa VistaA11BR,1BA$1.26
Tides at Highland MeadowsKona1BR,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dallas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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