Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Park/University Manor Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (43 Rentals)

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Tides on Park Lane
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$740 - $1,500
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$740 - $1,500

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$740 - $1,500
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tides on Park Lane

8780 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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Wildflower Apartments
$750 - $935
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$740 - $925
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$10

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$750 - $935
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wildflower Apartments

6031 Pineland DrDallas, TX 75231
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The Laney
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$895 - $1,898
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$760 - $1,763
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$135

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$895 - $1,898
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The Laney

7474 Skillman StDallas, TX 75231
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The Kendrick
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$940 - $1,901
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$820 - $1,781
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$120

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$940 - $1,901
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The Kendrick

7324 Skillman StDallas, TX 75231
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Everwood Apartments
$1,073 - $1,796
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$1,073 - $1,796

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$1,073 - $1,796
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Everwood Apartments

6910 Skillman StDallas, TX 75231
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property at 401 N Carroll Ave

$1,128 - $1,494

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

401 N Carroll Ave

DallasTX75246

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Courtyard Condos
$1,200
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$1,189
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$11

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$1,200
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Courtyard Condos

6003 Ridgecrest RdDallas, TX 75231
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property at 8510 Park Ln

$1,100 - $1,300

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8510 Park Ln

DallasTX75231
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North Park Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Park Terrace

8662 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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Harvard Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvard Square

6050 Ridgecrest RdDallas, TX 75231
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Ascent at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent at Midtown

6431 Ridgecrest RdDallas, TX 75231
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Woodglen - Dallas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodglen - Dallas

6161 Pineland DrDallas, TX 75231
property at 6108 Abrams Rd

$850 - $1,800

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6108 Abrams Rd

DallasTX75231
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The Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe Apartments

6514 Ridgecrest RdDallas, TX 75231
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Veranda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda

6517 Melody LnDallas, TX 75231
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Monaco Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monaco Valley

6415 Melody LnDallas, TX 75231
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property at 8601 Park Ln

$1,200 - $1,495

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8601 Park Ln

DallasTX75231

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Park Lane Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Terrace

6864 Larmanda StDallas, TX 75231
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Merriman Park/University Manor, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 Apartments priced from $699. Tribeca on the Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Merriman Park/University Manor apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityscape ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$699
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$705
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio,1BA$720
Wildflower ApartmentsTexas Bluebonnet1BR,1BA$750
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$779
The Biltmore1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$780
Tides on Park LaneA11BR,1BA$790
Cross Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$840
The Venue at GreenvilleA1a1BR,1BA$911
The KendrickA1 Classic1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman Park/University Manor, TX

As of April 07, 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 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Model at The Biltmore starting at $1,225 with a $1.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pearl at MidtownB22BR,2BA$1.25
The Biltmore2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
The Sutton on Park LaneA21BR,1BA$1.58
The LaneyA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.65
Tides on Park LaneA31BR,1BA$1.67
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Wildflower ApartmentsTexas Bluebonnet1BR,1BA$1.48
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.44
Cross Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.81
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio ,1BA$1.58

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Merriman Park/University Manor, Dallas, TX

Ranked #107

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Merriman Park/University Manor, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $940.

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 $745, while the average apartment in Merriman Park/University Manor costs $1,855.

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 40 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 $520 which is $1,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriman Park/University Manor.

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