Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $560 (311 Rentals)

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$825 - $1,225
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5408 Reiger Ave

DallasTX75214

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$935 - $1,280
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1317 Annex Ave

DallasTX75204

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Ambrose
$1,076 - $2,451

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Base Rent$1,076 - $2,451
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Ambrose

2901 Indiana StDallas, TX 75226
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4300 Junius St
$1,090

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4300 Junius St

4300 Junius StDallas, TX 75246
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Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old East Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old East Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Paragon Apartments priced from $595. Gaston Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Old East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paragon ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$595
Gaston FlatsA11BR,1BA$795
Gaston CornersS1Studio,1BA$795
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$795
Sykes Squared Reiger1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
1502 Peak StreetA11BR,1BA$800
Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Jaipur LoftsA11BR,1BA$841
Monarch PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Dallas, TX

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old East Dallas area is the $1.35 price per square foot B1 Model at The Reiger in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Old East Dallas apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 4406 Lafayette St starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old East Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ReigerB12BR,1BA$1.35
4406 Lafayette St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.47
5521 Columbia Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
1302-1308 S Fitzhugh AveTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.47
Monarch Court2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 852022BR,1BA$1.35
Casa Grande VillasB12BR,1BA$1.40
Calatrava Flats1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.45
Lakewood Gardens - 5408 Reiger Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Sykes Squared Reiger1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.50

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Northeast Central Dallas, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old East Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old East Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old East Dallas is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old East Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Old East Dallas is Gaston Flats which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Old East Dallas costs $1,793.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old East Dallas?

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 67 regular apartments in Old East Dallas 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 Old East Dallas?

Cheap apartments in Old East Dallas have an average cost of $229 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old East Dallas.

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