Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (327 Rentals)

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property at 5408 Reiger Ave

$825 - $1,225

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5408 Reiger Ave

DallasTX75214

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property at 5507 Reiger Ave

$985

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$985
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$985

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

5507 Reiger Ave

DallasTX75214

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property at 1317 Annex Ave

$1,080 - $1,115

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1317 Annex Ave

DallasTX75204
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4300 Junius St
$1,090
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Studio Apartment Available Now

4300 Junius St

4300 Junius StDallas, TX 75246
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property at 5917 Gaston Ave

$1,195 - $1,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5917 Gaston Ave

DallasTX75214
property at 5916 Gaston Ave

$1,225

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$1,225
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5916 Gaston Ave, Unit 304

5916 Gaston Ave
DallasTX75214

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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 2 Beds unit found at Jaipur Lofts priced from $695. Fitzhugh Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Old East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jaipur LoftsB12BR,2BA$695
Fitzhugh ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$775
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$795
Paragon Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$825
Swissaire ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$839
Courthouse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Gaston FlatsA11BR,1BA$895
Munger PlacePearl1BR,1BA$900
Nuvo LunaClassic 1x11BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Dallas, TX

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old East Dallas area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3809 Parry #103 Model at Expo Park in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Old East Dallas apartment is the B1 Model at The Reiger starting at $1,550 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.
Expo Park3809 Parry #1031BR,1.5BA$1.61
The ReigerB12BR,1BA$1.47
5317 Junius St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.55
The Principal0 Bed 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.48
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.21
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.17
Paragon Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Munger PlacePearl1BR,1BA$1.38
Nuvo Luna1 x 11BR,1BA$1.51
Gaston FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.63

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old East Dallas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old East Dallas is at Fitzhugh Apartments listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old East Dallas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old East Dallas Apartment is $795 at Paragon Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old East Dallas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old East Dallas is starting from $695 at Jaipur Lofts.

What is the most affordable Old East Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old East Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birchwood Apartment Homes and starts from $1,376.

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