
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (72 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Dallas area of Dallas.


3260 Bickers St

Cal West

The Dahlia

Villa Encanto

The Waverly Apartments

Providence Mockingbird

Hampton Plaza at Kessler Park

8180 Lemmon Ave

La Valencia
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The Nora

The Austin at Trinity Green

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The Ainsley

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2232 Empire Central Dr

Park 5940 MD

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Lantower West Love

5529 Mesa Cir

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The Storey
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Emblem Ravine

23111 Gilford St

7626 Anson Cir

Kingbridge Crossing

ZZZ - Liberty

Maravilla

Parkside Place Apartments

2317 Gilford St

Luau Apartments

ZZZ - Lakeridge
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Remond Cliff Plaza

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Bachman Place

West Love

West Mockingbird

Rosemont at Lakewest
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KOKO LUAU

Correo Place

7909 Wanebe Dr

7911 Wanebe Dr

1414 Record Crossing Rd

5529-5531 Mesa Cir

The Flats at Medical District

5631 Arlington Park Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Dallas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Dallas Studio Apartments | $1,304 | $725 | $1,730 |
| Outer West Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $623 | $2,101 |
| Outer West Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $740 | $3,843 |
| Outer West Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,500 | $8,505 |
| Outer West Dallas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,757 | $4,757 | $4,757 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Dallas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cal West priced from $765. The Dahlia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Outer West Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cal West | E | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| The Dahlia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| ZZZ - Lakeridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Villa Encanto | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Waverly Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Providence Mockingbird | 1 Bed, 1 Bath D (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $954 |
| Tucasa Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| Hampton Plaza at Kessler Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| La Valencia | Riviera | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Palmera Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Dallas, TX
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Dallas area is the $0.98 price per square foot B6-50% Model at Pegasus Senior Villas in the in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,282. The second greatest value Outer West Dallas apartment is the B1 Model at The Waverly Apartments starting at $1,435 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer West Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Senior Villas | B6-50% | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Waverly Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Las Palmas | 2 Bedrooms and 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| ZZZ - Lakeridge | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Tower Village | A2-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hampton Plaza at Kessler Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| La Valencia | Cannes | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Oakland Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Providence Mockingbird | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Dahlia | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Dallas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Dallas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Dallas is under $1,090.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer West Dallas?
The cheapest apartment in Outer West Dallas is Cal West which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Outer West Dallas costs $12,840.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West 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 90 regular apartments in Outer West 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 Outer West Dallas?
Cheap apartments in Outer West Dallas have an average cost of $398 which is $12,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Dallas.
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