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Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $465 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $6,433. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Anderson Farms at $942, Meadowview at $942, and Scyene 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
Anderson Farms$1,098$94224
Meadowview$1,098$94224
Scyene$1,215$56086
West Meadowbrook$1,230$680151
UTA$1,267$624119
Mitchell Boulevard$1,304$695178
Morningside$1,316$799161
Eastland$1,322$680194
Riverway Estates$1,325$560197
Morningside Park$1,327$777184

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. Silver Spring Forney in the Fox Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$436
Silver Spring ForneyPeriwinkle2BR,1BA$579
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
Sophia+LorenE2Studio,1BA$650
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$654
The EmersonA31BR,1BA$655
Crestshire VillageB1-30%2BR,2BA$663
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
The EverlyA41BR,1BA$673
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of July 31, 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 Woodland Hills 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
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$0.44
Greystone1x11BR,1BA$1.11
Waverly ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.12
Hickory Manor 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Silver Spring ForneyDahlia2BR,1BA$0.72
Wildflower ApartmentsMorning Glory1BR,1BA$1.03
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas

What type of rentals are currently available in Dallas?

There are currently 4489 Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX with pricing that ranges from $477 to $35,000. There are also 4990 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dallas ranging from $400 to $60,000.

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 $400 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,983.

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 $760 to $25,296, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $60,000. 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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Dallas is a vibrant, dynamic city that offers no shortage of opportunities and a high quality of living for young professionals, families, and retirees.

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