
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Park/University Manor Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merriman Park/University Manor area of Dallas.


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Merriman Park/University Manor, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriman Park/University Manor Studio Apartments | $1,111 | $670 | $1,742 |
| Merriman Park/University Manor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $730 | $2,273 |
| Merriman Park/University Manor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $968 | $2,698 |
| Merriman Park/University Manor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,599 | $2,888 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Merriman Park/University Manor Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Merriman Park/University Manor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriman Park/University Manor area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Cityscape priced from $699. Tides on Park Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable Merriman Park/University Manor apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityscape | Uptown - Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Tides on Park Lane | S1 | Studio,1BA | $702 |
| Tribeca on the Creek | S1 | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Harvard Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| The Biltmore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
| Santa Fe Trails Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Wildflower Apartments | Texas Bluebonnet | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| The Pearl at Midtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
| Everwood Apartments | Everwood A1 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Park/University Manor, TX
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriman Park/University Manor area is the $1.25 price per square foot B2 Model at The Pearl at Midtown in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Merriman Park/University Manor apartment is the B1 Model at The Sutton on Park Lane starting at $1,174 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriman Park/University Manor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl at Midtown | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| The Sutton on Park Lane | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Laney | A2 Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Courtyard Condos | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Biltmore | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Santa Fe Trails Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Wildflower Apartments | Texas Bluebonnet | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Kendrick | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Harvard Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Tribeca on the Creek | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriman Park/University Manor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriman Park/University Manor is under $852.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor?
The cheapest apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor is Harvard Square which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor costs $1,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriman Park/University Manor?
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 35 regular apartments in Merriman Park/University Manor 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 Merriman Park/University Manor?
Cheap apartments in Merriman Park/University Manor have an average cost of $427 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriman Park/University Manor.
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