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Dallas's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $509 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $7,329. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer Southeast Dallas at $844, Piedmont at $675, and Anderson Farms at $1,077. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer Southeast Dallas$1,080$84493
Piedmont$1,088$675119
Anderson Farms$1,174$1,07724
Meadowview$1,174$1,07724
West Meadowbrook$1,185$680195
Scyene$1,200$59979
UTA$1,208$614187
Rylie$1,225$84478
College Town$1,250$614169
North Central Arlington$1,285$614169

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Northside Apartments in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $436. Harwell Apartments in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$436
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$623
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
The EverlyA31BR,1BA$654
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$695
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3Bedroom2Bathroom Model at Bachon Townhomes in the in the Woodbridge East neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the TH2C Model at West Virginia starting at $1,247 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Redbird 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.
Bachon Townhomes3Bedroom2Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
West VirginiaTH2C2BR,2BA$1.09
Greystone1x11BR,1BA$1.11
Waverly ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.12
Hickory Manor 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Evergreen at Arbor HillsB22BR,2BA$0.78
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Wildflower ApartmentsMorning Glory1BR,1BA$1.10
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$1.07
Harwell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas

What type of rentals are currently available in Dallas?

There are currently 4469 Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX with pricing that ranges from $509 to $35,000. There are also 4817 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dallas ranging from $395 to $45,000.

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 $395 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,869.

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 $972 to $26,533, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $895 to $19,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,015.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

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