Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $300 (291 Rentals)

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property at 3900 Commerce St

3900 Commerce St

DallasTX75226

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property at 811 Skillman St

811 Skillman St

DallasTX75214
property at 4610 Victor St

4610 Victor St

DallasTX75246

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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 Prairie House priced from $675. 4625 Junius St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Old East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie HouseEvaStudio,1BA$675
4625 Junius StS1Studio,1BA$725
The GalbraithC1HV-30%3BR,2BA$731
Monarch Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
The Gaston LoftsA11BR,1BA$795
4810 Live OakA21BR,1BA$795
Magnolia Place1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$795
5317 Junius St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
4625 VirginiaB11BR,1BA$845
The Eastern ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old East Dallas, TX

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old East Dallas area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Greystone in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Old East Dallas apartment is the B2-P Model at The Marquee starting at $1,195 with a $1.30 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.
Greystone2x12BR,1BA$1.00
The MarqueeB2-P2BR,2BA$1.30
Raleigh1x11BR,1BA$1.12
1519 Bennett Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
5317 Junius St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Magnolia Place1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.17
4810 Live OakA21BR,1BA$1.22
Munger Place1x11BR,1BA$1.38
4625 Junius StS1Studio ,1BA$1.38
Prairie HouseEvaStudio ,1BA$1.35

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Old East Dallas Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Monarch Court which is listed at $750, 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 58 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 $227 which is $13,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old East Dallas.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

Written by: Tiffany Clark

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.