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property at 1504 Flintwood Dr

$750 - $900

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1504 Flintwood Dr

RichardsonTX75081
property at 2616 Blackstone Dr

$750 - $3,000

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2616 Blackstone Dr

Grand PrairieTX75052

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property at 9801 Walnut St

$760

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9801 Walnut St, Unit A305

9801 Walnut St
DallasTX75243
property at 9696 Walnut St

$775 - $1,300

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9696 Walnut St

DallasTX75243

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Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $119 to $35,674 with an overall median price of $8,450. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are UTA at $560, North Central Arlington at $599, and College Town at $560. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
UTA$1,129$560210
North Central Arlington$1,247$599178
College Town$1,250$560207
Wheatley Place$1,266$74383
Wesley Commons$1,299$560345
Downtown Ennis$1,311$99960
Downtown Terrell$1,335$1,133118
Mitchell Boulevard$1,361$531174
Downtown Arlington$1,370$560281
Morningside Park$1,374$512274

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Costa Bella Apartments in the Oak Cliff neighborhood priced from $595. Magnolia Trace in the Highland Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $596. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
Skyline at Cedar Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$598
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Rise at Highland MeadowsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$620
Meadows on Amanda LaneKona1BR,1BA$625
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650
The Vance ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
MuseA11BR,1BA$669
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $0.47 price per square foot 1200 Plaza Way Model at 1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza in the in the Richardson neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the B4TH Model at The Alista Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza1200 Plaza Way1BR,1.5BA$0.47
The Alista ApartmentsB4TH2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-E22BR,2BA$1.07
Huntington CircleWindsor2BR,1BA$1.10
The PositanoB1 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.74
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Costa Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Skyline at Cedar Crest2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08

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September 23, 2025

How do I begin? I've lived in Dallas for 35 years (as of 2025), and I love everything about this sprawling Metroplex. In my time here, I've raised a family, but before that, I was a college student, a young professional, a boss lady, and now, a semi-retired grandmother of one. Every era of my life, Dallas has been good TO me and FOR me. Thank you for the memories, Big D!

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas

What type of rentals are currently available in Dallas?

There are currently 4463 Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX with pricing that ranges from $556 to $27,790. There are also 4177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dallas ranging from $360 to $54,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dallas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dallas ranges from $360 to $54,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,385.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dallas?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dallas range from $765 to $24,418, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $22,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,520 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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