Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Founders Court
Studio Apartments

Founders Court

441 Fawn Ridge DrDallas, TX 75224
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Cornerstone Apartments
Studio Apartments

Cornerstone Apartments

3320-3430 Marvin D Love FwyDallas, TX 75224
Student Housing
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Adoration
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adoration

3507-3727 Fawn ValleyDallas, TX 75224
Student Housing
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Olive at Vernon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive at Vernon

2211 S Vernon AveDallas, TX 75224
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La Madera
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Madera

3702 Legendary LnDallas, TX 75224
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3311 at Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3311 at Vernon

3211-3321 S Vernon AveDallas, TX 75224

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The Anderson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Anderson

3700 S Tyler StDallas, TX 75224
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The Courtland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtland

3504 Fawn Valley DrDallas, TX 75224
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Zang
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zang

2454 S Zang BlvdDallas, TX 75224
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Wynnewood Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wynnewood Gardens

2311 Anzio DrDallas, TX 75224
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Five Mile Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Five Mile Creek

5151 Village Fair DrDallas, TX 75224
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Polk Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Polk Villas

3288 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224
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Oaks at Five Mile
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Five Mile

3525 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224

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Colonial Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Hills

326 E Illinois AveDallas, TX 75216
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Jamestown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

3326 Navajo DrDallas, TX 75224
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Biscayne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Biscayne Apartments

3211 S Vernon AveDallas, TX 75224
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Rosa Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa Vista Apartments

3783 Legendary LnDallas, TX 75224
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Bahia Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Apartments

3434 Navajo DrDallas, TX 75224
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Madison Point
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Point

220 W Overton RdDallas, TX 75224
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Cheapest Available South Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Fiji Senior Villas priced from $889. Courtyards at Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fiji Senior VillasA1.11BR,1BA$889
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$925
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$939
La MaderaB2 2x22BR,2BA$949
Overton Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dallas, TX

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Dallas area is the $1.11 price per square foot C1 Model at 3311 at Vernon in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Dallas 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 South Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3311 at VernonC13BR,2BA$1.11
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
La MaderaB2 2x22BR,2BA$1.07
SOUTH CRESTA11BR,1BA$1.91
Zang1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$2.20
The CourtlandA11BR,1BA$1.65
Overton Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.65
The AndersonA11BR,1BA$1.81
Courtyards at GatewayA11BR,1BA$1.84

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Ranked #136

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dallas Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in South Dallas is Courtyards at Gateway which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in South Dallas costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 165 regular apartments in South Dallas that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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