Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Lawn Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (100 Rentals)

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property at 2800 Douglas Ave

$975 - $1,600

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2800 Douglas Ave

DallasTX75219
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Park West
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$1,111 - $3,965
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Park West

3109 Douglas AveDallas, TX 75219
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4123 Cedar Springs
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$1,341 - $4,181
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4123 Cedar Springs

4123 Cedar Springs RdDallas, TX 75219
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Gables Katy Trail
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$1,401 - $5,428
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Gables Katy Trail

2821 Carlisle StDallas, TX 75204
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Monaco
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$1,441 - $3,271
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$1,441 - $3,271

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$1,441 - $3,271
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Monaco

3003 Carlisle StDallas, TX 75204
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4110 Fairmount
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$1,446 - $9,296
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4110 Fairmount

4110 Fairmount StDallas, TX 75219
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Seville Uptown
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$1,470 - $2,724
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Seville Uptown

2626 Reagan StDallas, TX 75219
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One Oak Grove
$1,608 - $2,803
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$1,608 - $2,803

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One Oak Grove

3411 Oak Grove AveDallas, TX 75204
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Whitney Uptown
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$1,679 - $2,860
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Whitney Uptown

3227 McKinney AveDallas, TX 75204
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property at 4525 Gilbert Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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4525 Gilbert Ave, Unit 207

4525 Gilbert Ave
DallasTX75219
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Gables Mirabella
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$1,958 - $4,619
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Gables Mirabella

2600 Cole AveDallas, TX 75204
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property at 4130 Newton Ave

$1,999

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4130 Newton Ave, Unit F

4130 Newton Ave
DallasTX75219

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Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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. 2722 Throckmorton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Oak Lawn apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PrescottS1Studio,1BA$799
2722 Throckmorton0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850
Carlisle on the Katy TrailS1Studio,1BA$935
The DistrictA41BR,1BA$995
The FrancescaStudioStudio,1BA$999
Park WestA11BR,1BA$1,111
Lincoln CourtA11BR,1BA$1,199
Echo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,279
4004 Gilbert AveApartment 4- Furnished1BR,1BA$1,300
MAA HeightsStudio 0x1 447-740 SFStudio,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Lawn, TX

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Lawn area is the $1.60 price per square foot C3 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Villas at Katy Trail Apartments in the in the Oak Lawn neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Oak Lawn apartment is the Thomas Model at THIRTY377 starting at $1,657 with a $1.89 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Katy Trail ApartmentsC3 3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.60
THIRTY377Thomas1BR,1BA$1.89
Park WestA71BR,1BA$1.93
4123 Cedar SpringsA51BR,1BA$2.02
Shelby27072 X 1.52BR,1.5BA$2.04
The DistrictA41BR,1BA$1.50
Echo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.97
4004 Gilbert AveApartment 4- Furnished1BR,1BA$2.08
The FrancescaStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
2722 Throckmorton0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.02

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX

Ranked #46

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,345.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oak Lawn is The District which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Oak Lawn costs $8,891.

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 23 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 $249 which is $8,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Lawn.

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