
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Lawn Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (94 Rentals)
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4115 Douglas Ave

2800 Douglas Ave

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Carlisle on the Katy Trail

4000 Hawthorne Avenue

4133-4135 Hawthorne Ave

Rawlins Chateau

3215 Douglas Ave

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4123 Cedar Springs
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Gables Katy Trail

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Park West

4004 Gilbert Ave

MAA McKinney Avenue

MAA Heights

Echo Apartments

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4110 Fairmount

MAA North Hall

4037-4039 Roswell St

Axis at Wycliff
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The Argyle

2929 Wycliff

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Monaco

Lincoln Court

The Francesca

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The Fairmount at Oak Lawn

MAA Worthington

4121 Avondale Ave

4125 Holland

Rawlins Street Flats
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3100 Cole-ID20081

2902 Douglas Ave

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Whitney Uptown

Griffis Uptown

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Seville Uptown

4214 Rawlins St

The Rock House

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One Oak Grove

THIRTY377

2907 Shelby Ave
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MAA Katy Trail

4130 Newton Ave, Unit F

Griffis Oak Lawn

4123 Avondale Ave

2722 Throckmorton

2816 Throckmorton St

2816 Throckmorton

Shelby2707

HYA Oak Lawn

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Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Lawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn Studio Apartments | $1,607 | $799 | $4,051 |
| Oak Lawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $895 | $9,871 |
| Oak Lawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Lawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,575 | $3,366 | $10,000+ |
| Oak Lawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,446 | $6,435 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Lawn Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Oak Lawn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Prescott priced from $799. Bowser has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Oak Lawn apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prescott | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Bowser | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Carlisle on the Katy Trail | S2 | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| 4123 Cedar Springs | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| Gables Katy Trail | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,257 |
| Park West | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| 4004 Gilbert Ave | Apartment 4- Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Villas at Katy Trail Apartments | E3 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| MAA Heights | Studio 0x1 447-740 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Knight Street Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Lawn, TX
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Lawn area is the $1.50 price per square foot 302/304 Model at The Sorano Town Homes in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Oak Lawn apartment is the B3 Model at 4110 Fairmount starting at $2,446 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Oak Lawn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Lawn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sorano Town Homes | 302/304 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.50 |
| 4110 Fairmount | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| MAA Worthington | Traditional 2x2 1031-1195 SF | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Radius Turtle Creek | West Village | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Magnolia at Wycliff | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Shelby2707 | 2 X 1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.04 |
| 4123 Cedar Springs | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 4004 Gilbert Ave | Apartment 4- Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Bowser | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| The Prescott | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Lawn, Dallas, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Lawn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Lawn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Lawn is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Lawn?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Lawn is Bowser which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Oak Lawn costs $11,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Lawn?
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 19 regular apartments in Oak Lawn 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 Lawn?
Cheap apartments in Oak Lawn have an average cost of $244 which is $11,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Lawn.
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