
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the M Streets Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (95 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the M Streets area of Dallas.


5 Mockingbird Apartments

Garrett Gardens Apartments

5906 Oram St

5749 Vickery Blvd

Ross & Matilda

Carriage House

Tesoro Bonita

Turtle Dove 1

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1925 Moser Ave

Nuvo Park Place

Moser Gardens

Metropolitan at Cityplace

1820 N Garrett Ave

5917 Gaston Ave

Larq Henderson

6205 Oram St, Unit H

6315 Richmond

5919 Velasco Ave
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The Montrose

6151 E Mockingbird Ln

5221 Bonita Ave, Unit 102

5718 Penrose Ave, Unit Unit D, Unit Unit D

5506 Miller Ave

6000 Gaston Ave

5837 Velasco Ave

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5910 Oram St

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Marquita Court

5750 Marquita Ave

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The Henderson

Carrara at Cole

6283 La Vista

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Slate At Cole

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Fitzhugh Apartments

2112 N Fitzhugh Ave

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2313 N Fitzhugh Ave

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2518 N. Fitzhugh
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M Streets, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in M Streets?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Streets Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $1,040 | $2,281 |
| M Streets 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $958 | $3,658 |
| M Streets 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,115 | $7,800 |
| M Streets 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,376 | $5,200 |
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Cheapest Available M Streets Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the M Streets area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood Apartment Homes priced from $958. Garrett Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable M Streets apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom E | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| Garrett Gardens Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 5 Mockingbird Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| Ross & Matilda | #S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Carriage House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Tesoro Bonita | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Apartments at M-Street | 0 bedroom 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Nuvo Park Place | #S1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| Turtle Dove 1 | A12 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,124 |
| Metropolitan at Cityplace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in M Streets, TX
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the M Streets area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lofts at Mockingbird Station Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,092. The second greatest value M Streets apartment is the B1 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Turtle Dove 1 starting at $1,384 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for M Streets apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Mockingbird Station Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Turtle Dove 1 | B1 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 5718 Penrose Ave, Unit D | 5718 Penrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 5919 Velasco Ave | C | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Metropolitan at Cityplace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Bennett Place Apartments | 1S | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Carriage House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Tesoro Bonita | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 5 Mockingbird Apartments | E | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| Garrett Gardens Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap M Streets Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in M Streets?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in M Streets is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in M Streets?
The cheapest apartment in M Streets is Birchwood Apartment Homes which is listed at $958, while the average apartment in M Streets costs $2,782.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in M Streets?
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 31 regular apartments in M Streets 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 M Streets?
Cheap apartments in M Streets have an average cost of $460 which is $2,322 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in M Streets.
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