
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (287 Rentals)
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5519 Reiger Ave

4625 Virginia

Magnolia Place

Swissaire Apartments

Paragon Apartments

Junius Place Apartments

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4702 San Jacinto St

Columbia Oaks

1502 Peak Street
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Gaston Flats

615 Parkview Ave

Spanish Steps

811 Skillman St

Nuvo Luna

The Colton

4618 Eastside Ave

Monarch Place Apartments

1500 N. Carroll

The Pomelo
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Birchwood Apartment Homes

4723 Tremont St

Reiger Park Apartments

Garrett Gardens Apartments

The Courtyards at Lower Greenville

950 Live Oak St

Calatrava Flats

Lakewood on the Trail

Treymore At Cityplace
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Monarch Court

Sun and Sands

5408 Reiger Ave

Ross & Matilda

Apartments at M-Street

Nuvo Park Place

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4300 Junius St

Paramount

4402 Swiss Ave

1414 Bennett
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Marquis on Gaston

Ivy Urban Living

Maddox

4600 Ross

Moser Gardens

The Galbraith

Royal Palms

4414 Worth St

The Fitz Apartments

4926 San Jacinto St
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Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old East Dallas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old East Dallas Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $695 | $5,520 |
| Old East Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $795 | $5,000 |
| Old East Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $900 | $6,039 |
| Old East Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,316 | $6,441 |
| Old East Dallas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,505 | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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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 Swisswood Apartments priced from $695. Magnolia Place 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swisswood Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Paragon Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 4625 Virginia | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Monarch Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Swissaire Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Junius Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 1502 Peak Street | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Dallas, TX
As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old East Dallas area is the $1.42 price per square foot A1 Model at 4914-4916 San Jacinto St in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Old East Dallas apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Monarch Court starting at $1,025 with a $1.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4914-4916 San Jacinto St | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Monarch Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Calatrava Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 4702 San Jacinto St | 4702 San Jacinto St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Paragon Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Munger Place | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Swisswood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Nuvo Luna | Classic 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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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 Junius Place Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Old East Dallas costs $13,500.
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 87 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 $240 which is $13,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old East Dallas.
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