
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Highlands Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (33 Rentals)
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Tides at Royal Lane North

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The Edison - Dallas, TX

The Azul Apartments

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The Everly

Eleven600

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The Ellington

10028 Royal Ln, Unit 112

The Kendrick

Soho

The Trellis at Lake Highlands

The Laney

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Summerwood Cove

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The Emerson
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Lavera at Lake Highlands

Aero White Rock

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9520 Royal Ln

Twin Oaks

Park on Whitehurst

AVA W Apartments

9600 ROYAL

Prime at Lake Highlands

Twin Creek

8110 Skillman St
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Royal Highlands, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $728 | $1,742 |
| Royal Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $700 | $2,273 |
| Royal Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $905 | $2,753 |
| Royal Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,500 | $3,275 |
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Cheapest Available Royal Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Highlands area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Tides at Royal Lane North priced from $708. Ava Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $743. Here are the most affordable Royal Highlands apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides at Royal Lane North | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $708 |
| Ava Apartment Homes | E1 | Studio,1BA | $743 |
| The Azul Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Alista Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Everly | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
| The Garrison | A1 Traditional | Studio,1BA | $778 |
| Eleven600 | The Highland (S) | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Ellington | A1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| The Laney | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Summerwood Cove | 11a A1 | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Highlands, TX
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Highlands area is the $1.16 price per square foot B1 Model at Highlands Creek Apartments in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Royal Highlands apartment is the C1 Model at Infinity on the Oaks starting at $1,659 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Infinity on the Oaks | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Sun Colony | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Trellis at Lake Highlands | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| The Edison - Dallas, TX | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Eleven600 | The Klyde (Q) | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| The Laney | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Tides at Royal Lane North | Kona | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Emerson | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Ellington | A1 Classic | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Royal Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Highlands is under $847.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Royal Highlands is Tides at Royal Lane North which is listed at $712, while the average apartment in Royal Highlands costs $1,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Highlands?
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 35 regular apartments in Royal Highlands 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 Royal Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Royal Highlands have an average cost of $443 which is $1,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Highlands.
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