Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (127 Rentals)

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804 Sunset Ave

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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
Cantera Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$875
Metro @ 4041 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$899
Village SquarePiazza1BR,1BA$921
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$925
Skyline at KesslerThe Kidd SpringsStudio,1BA$930
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Oak Cliff, TX

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Oak Cliff area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4X1.5 1395 Model at PTRF in the in the Oak Cliff neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Outer Oak Cliff apartment is the Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek starting at $1,680 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the South Dallas 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.
PTRF4X1.5 13954BR,1.5BA$1.40
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
Meadow Parc3A3BR,2BA$1.39
Landings at Bluff Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Woodridge ApartmentsThe Renaissance2BR,2BA$1.34
Mariposa Western Heights 55+ Apartment HomesRed Admiral2BR,2BA$1.32
3311 at VernonB12BR,1.5BA$1.31
Sierra Nevada1 Bedrooms 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Hillburn HillsEl Dorado2BR,1BA$1.33
COUNTRY GREEN1/11BR,1BA$1.35

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Learn about the best Dallas neighborhoods for student renters by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

Ranked #46

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 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 $939.

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 $9,087.

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 79 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 $223 which is $8,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Oak Cliff.

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