
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Dallas area of Dallas.


Villa Encanto

The Dahlia

Providence Mockingbird

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The Nora

La Valencia

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The Waverly Apartments

Urban Living in our Kessler Park Apartment Homes

Palmera Apartments

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Aviata West Love

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5529 Mesa Cir

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Emblem Ravine

7626 Anson Cir

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West Love

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7909 Wanebe Dr
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The Flats at Medical District

6418 Maple

Forma At The Park

5706 Pickfair Cir

Spanish Rose

Tower Village
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Outer West Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 | $1,322 | $829 | $2,733 |
| Outer West Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $623 | $3,813 |
| Outer West Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $740 | $2,995 |
| Outer West Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Outer West Dallas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,448 | $5,797 | $9,100 |
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There are currently 71 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 Studio unit found at Villa Encanto priced from $829. The Dahlia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Outer West Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Encanto | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| The Dahlia | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Providence Mockingbird | 1 Bed, 1 Bath D (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| The Nora | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Tucasa Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,004 |
| La Valencia | Riviera | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Urban Living in our Kessler Park Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| The Waverly Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Pegasus Senior Villas | A6-50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Palmera Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Dallas, TX
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Dallas area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - 50 AMI Model at Arlington Park Villas in the in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,491. The second greatest value Outer West Dallas apartment is the Provincial Model at La Valencia starting at $1,359 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park Villas | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - 50 AMI | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| La Valencia | Provincial | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Providence Mockingbird | 1 Bed, 1 Bath C (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Tower Village | A2-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Urban Living in our Kessler Park Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Sierra Heights Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Oakland Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Pegasus Senior Villas | A6-50% | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Dahlia | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Nora | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 The Dahlia which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Outer West Dallas costs $18,844.
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 54 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 $336 which is $18,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Dallas.
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