
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake West Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (215 Rentals)
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The Prescott

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The Margaret at Riverfront

2816 Throckmorton St

The Brix Apartments

4633 Fairmount St

Room in Condo on Fleetwood Oaks Ave

4115 Douglas Ave

Eclipse Oak Lawn
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Carlisle on the Katy Trail

2800 Douglas Ave

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The Nora

27TwentySeven

5151 Vandelia St

Skyline Trinity

Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes

Towne Square

Parea Oak Lawn

The Monroe
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Inwood on the Park

The Austin

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The Ainsley

Factory Design District

Infinity on Yorktown

Maple District Lofts

Westerly

Seale 707

Abstract at Design District

Rawlins Chateau
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MAA Medical District

Maple at Med Center

3215 Douglas Ave

AVANT on Market Center

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The Langford

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4123 Cedar Springs

Manor House

CO/OP Singleton

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Gables Katy Trail

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Park West
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Trinity

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Atera Apartments

SYNC at West Dallas

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Maple + Denton

941-941 Bayonne St

5720 Forest Park Rd, Unit 3409

The Beckley on Trinity

Lincoln Court

4004 Gilbert Ave

5143 Vandelia St
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Lake West, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake West Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $799 | $3,952 |
| Lake West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $623 | $10,000+ |
| Lake West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Lake West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,690 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lake West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,290 | $5,506 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lake West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake West area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Prescott priced from $799. The Margaret at Riverfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Lake West apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prescott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Margaret at Riverfront | E14 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 2722 Throckmorton | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Bowser | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Carlisle on the Katy Trail | S2 | Studio,1BA | $971 |
| Rise Highland Park | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| The Nora | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Marthas Vineyard Place | A1-50 | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Eclipse Oak Lawn | A-2 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Sylvan Thirty | 1x1 A1yq Upgrade | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake West, TX
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake West area is the $1.50 price per square foot 302/304 Model at The Sorano Town Homes in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Lake West apartment is the C1 Model at Kessler Bluffs starting at $2,799 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Victory Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sorano Town Homes | 302/304 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.50 |
| Kessler Bluffs | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Arlington Park Villas | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - 50 AMI | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Maple at Med Center | 1 Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Magnolia at Wycliff | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Maple District Lofts | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Sylvan Thirty | 1x1 A2yq Upgrade | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Eclipse Oak Lawn | A-2 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Bowser | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake West is under $1,052.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake West?
The cheapest apartment in Lake West is Bowser which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Lake West costs $8,697.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake West?
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 226 regular apartments in Lake West 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 Lake West?
Cheap apartments in Lake West have an average cost of $313 which is $8,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake West.
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