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Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Cliff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. 2704 CDMX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675
Estrella ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$725
OakwoodB1BR,1BA$737
InterlaceA21BR,1BA$750
3311 at VernonA21BR,1BA$799
PacificaE1Studio,1BA$820
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$825
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$875
CadenceA2U1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Cliff, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Cliff area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4-TH Model at Ewing Villas in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Oak Cliff apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek starting at $1,680 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the South Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Cliff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ewing Villas4-TH4BR,2BA$1.30
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
Agave Azul -NEWThree Bedroom-1 1/2 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Holiday Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.34
Landings at Bluff Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Exchange 7272B12BR,2BA$1.30
OakwoodC1BR,1BA$1.28
Westmoreland StationA11BR,1BA$1.32
3311 at VernonA11BR,1BA$1.23
Estrella ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.18

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Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oak Cliff, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, 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 Oak Cliff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oak Cliff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Cliff is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Cliff?

The cheapest apartment in Oak Cliff is Muse which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Oak Cliff costs $5,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Cliff?

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 250 regular apartments in Oak Cliff 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 Oak Cliff?

Cheap apartments in Oak Cliff have an average cost of $672 which is $4,718 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Cliff.

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