Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (206 Rentals)

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UNITi Bishop Arts
$792 - $2,300
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$592 - $2,100
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$200

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$792 - $2,300
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

UNITi Bishop Arts

546 W 9th StDallas, TX 75208
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Exchange 7272
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$859 - $1,925
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$784 - $1,850
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$75

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$859 - $1,925
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Exchange 7272

7272 Marvin D Love FwyDallas, TX 75237
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Park at Cliff Creek
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$875 - $1,400
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$875 - $1,400

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$875 - $1,400
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Park at Cliff Creek

7310 Marvin D Love FwyDallas, TX 75237
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THE WAY
$899 - $1,640
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$899 - $1,640

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$899 - $1,640
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THE WAY

5301 Marvin D. Love FwyDallas, TX 75232
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property at 400 Andrews Ave

$900 - $1,450

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400 Andrews Ave

DallasTX75211

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Manor House Apartments
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$965 - $2,625
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$947 - $2,607
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$18

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$965 - $2,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Manor House Apartments

1222 Commerce StDallas, TX 75202
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Skyline at Kessler
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$993 - $1,968
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$930 - $1,905
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$63

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$993 - $1,968
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyline at Kessler

2511 Wedglea DrDallas, TX 75211
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The Addison Apartments
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$999 - $1,100
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$999 - $1,100

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$999 - $1,100
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The Addison Apartments

929 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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property at 523 N Ewing Ave

$999 - $1,325

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523 N Ewing Ave

DallasTX75203

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Costa Bella
$1,005 - $1,440
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$880 - $1,315
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$125

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$1,005 - $1,440
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Costa Bella

3706 W 8th StDallas, TX 75211
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Oaks Trinity
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$1,042 - $3,036
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$1,000 - $2,994
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$42

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$1,042 - $3,036
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Oaks Trinity

333 E Greenbriar LnDallas, TX 75203
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The Woods Of Five Mile Creek
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$1,049 - $3,687
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$980 - $3,618
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$69

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$1,049 - $3,687
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The Woods Of Five Mile Creek

6010 S Westmoreland RdDallas, TX 75237
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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. Interlace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-AA11BR,1BA$799
Perrin Flats at Bishop Ridge0 bed 1 bathStudio,1BA$799
Pavilion at Bishop Ridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$849
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$850
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
Park at Cliff CreekA11BR,1BA$875
The Paxton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$889
UNITi Bishop ArtsStudio CStudio,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Cliff, TX

As of February 24, 2026 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 Oak Cliff neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Oak Cliff apartment is the C1 Model at Exchange 7272 starting at $1,425 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Oak Cliff 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
Exchange 7272C13BR,2BA$1.28
Landings at Bluff Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Holiday Hills Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The Oaks at HamptonB12BR,1BA$1.31
Las VentanasB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Overton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
Hillburn HillsEl Dorado2BR,1BA$1.33
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.28
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-AA11BR,1BA$1.33

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Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

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

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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 $896.

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 $6,646.

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 188 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 $484 which is $6,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Cliff.

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