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property at 9831 Walnut St
$735

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Total Monthly Price$735
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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9831 Walnut St, Unit P308

9831 Walnut St
DallasTX75243

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property at 1706 Cumberland Dr
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1706 Cumberland Dr

GarlandTX75040
property at 4005 Overdowns Dr
$800

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Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4005 Overdowns Dr

PlanoTX75023

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property at 9835 Walnut St
$800 - $1,150
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9835 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 9520 Royal Ln
$795 - $850
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9520 Royal Ln

DallasTX75243
property at 4502 Gaston Ave
$850 - $950
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4502 Gaston Ave

DallasTX75246

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property at 11480 Audelia Rd
$895 - $1,400
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11480 Audelia Rd

DallasTX75243
property at 431 E 8th St
$900
1 Bedroom Rentals
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431 E 8th St

DallasTX75203

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property at 9825 Walnut St
$949 - $1,000
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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9825 Walnut St

DallasTX75243
property at 6108 Abrams Rd
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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6108 Abrams Rd, Unit 107A

6108 Abrams Rd
DallasTX75231

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Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $119 to $35,674 with an overall median price of $1,553. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodbridge at $899, Meadowbrook at $925, and Oak Tree Village at $942. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodbridge$899$601642
Meadowbrook$925$74320
Oak Tree Village$942$601784
UTA$950$574167
West Meadowbrook$977$625187
Country Forest$983$675670
College Town$995$574190
Royal Highlands$999$601511
Fox Glen Village$1,005$625314
Wedgewood East$1,005$81857

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rise at Highland Meadows in the East Dallas neighborhood priced from $520. Costa Bella Apartments in the Oak Cliff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise at Highland MeadowsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$520
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
Lavon1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$596
The Edison - Dallas, TXA11BR,1BA$601
Eastgrove ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$609
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Meadows on Amanda LaneReef1BR,1BA$649
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.07 price per square foot C2-60 Model at Reese Court Villas in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,777. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Madison Point starting at $899 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the South 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.
Reese Court VillasC2-603BR,2BA$1.07
Madison Point4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.66
Rothington Road - 8001C > AL2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.93
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-E22BR,2BA$1.07
VILLA VALENCIATownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.03
SterlingshireBaker2BR,2BA$1.09
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$0.78
The MondelloA1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08

The Ultimate DFW Commuter's Guide: Apartments Near Major Dallas Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas

What type of rentals are currently available in Dallas?

There are currently 4514 Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX with pricing that ranges from $575 to $27,245. There are also 4055 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dallas ranging from $300 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 $300 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

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 $750 to $22,128, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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