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property at 596 W 9th St

$950 - $1,507

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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596 W 9th St

DallasTX75208
property at 120 N Madison Ave

$1,149 - $1,974

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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120 N Madison Ave

DallasTX75208

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Outer Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Oak Cliff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. 2704 CDMX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Outer Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675
Sierra Nevada1 Bedrooms 1 Bath1BR,1BA$819
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$825
The MonetSunrise1BR,1BA$849
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
Notre Dame PlaceA21BR,1BA$865
Cantera Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$875
UNITi Bishop ArtsStudio CStudio,1BA$896
Metro @ 4041 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Oak Cliff, TX

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Oak Cliff area is the $1.32 price per square foot Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Outer Oak Cliff apartment is the 3X1.5 1260 Model at PTRF starting at $1,550 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Oak Cliff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
PTRF3X1.5 12603BR,1.5BA$1.23
Landings at Bluff Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Agave AzulTwo Bedroom-Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
The BookerA2 Classic1BR,1BA$1.33
Sierra Nevada1 Bedrooms 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Hillburn HillsEl Dorado2BR,1BA$1.33
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.40
Notre Dame PlaceA21BR,1BA$1.37
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$1.33

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Outer Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outer Oak Cliff, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise 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 Outer Oak Cliff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Oak Cliff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Oak Cliff is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Oak Cliff?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Oak Cliff is Muse which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Outer Oak Cliff costs $4,753.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Oak Cliff?

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 73 regular apartments in Outer Oak Cliff 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 Outer Oak Cliff?

Cheap apartments in Outer Oak Cliff have an average cost of $205 which is $4,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Oak Cliff.

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