Cheap Homes for Rent in Melshire Estates Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $900 (40 Rentals)

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property at 12816 Midway Rd

$1,199

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$1,199
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12816 Midway Rd, Unit 1067

12816 Midway Rd
DallasTX75244

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property at 12888 Montfort Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12888 Montfort Dr, Unit 242

12888 Montfort Dr
DallasTX75230
property at 12810 Midway Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 8

12810 Midway Rd, Unit 2034

12810 Midway Rd
DallasTX75244

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property at 12888 Montfort Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12888 Montfort Dr, Unit 230

12888 Montfort Dr
DallasTX75230

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 14333 Preston Rd

$2,000

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$2,000
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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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14333 Preston Rd, Unit 402

14333 Preston Rd
DallasTX75254

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Melshire Estates, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melshire Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Melshire Estates area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekview Apartments priced from $792. Preston Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Melshire Estates apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekview ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$792
Preston PointeA11BR,1BA$815
5636 Apartment HomesEfficiencyStudio,1BA$824
Century ParkEFF1BR,1BA$874
VentanaA31BR,1BA$899
Montfort Crossingmona11BR,1BA$923
DaxtonE3Studio,1BA$943
The Doral & Montfort ValleyE1Studio,1BA$960
The Ridge on Spring ValleyA1R1BR,1BA$963
Noel on the ParkwayA31BR,1BA$971

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melshire Estates, TX

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melshire Estates area is the $1.54 price per square foot Emerald Hill Model at Preston Creek in the in the Preston Hollow neighborhood starting from $1,832. The second greatest value Melshire Estates apartment is the B2 WITH YARD Model at Hidden Bend Townhomes starting at $1,737 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melshire Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preston CreekEmerald Hill2BR,2BA$1.54
Hidden Bend TownhomesB2 WITH YARD2BR,2.5BA$1.49
The Citadel2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
VesperB22BR,2BA$1.48
Dallas, TX Apartment HomesThe Site1BR,1BA$1.59
Noel on the ParkwayA31BR,1BA$1.29
The Entro At MidtownA21BR,1BA$1.36
Preston OaksA11BR,1BA$1.56
Windridge On The ParkwayA51BR,1BA$1.57
Creekview ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.37

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Melshire Estates, Dallas, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melshire Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Melshire Estates?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in Melshire Estates, TX with pricing that ranges from $815 to $24,493. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Melshire Estates ranging from $995 to $45,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Melshire Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Melshire Estates ranges from $995 to $45,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,306.

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