Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (10 Rentals)

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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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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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South Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 La Madera priced from $850. 3311 at Vernon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable South Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$850
3311 at VernonA31BR,1BA$985
The AndersonA11BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dallas, TX

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dallas area is the $1.41 price per square foot Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,788. The second greatest value South Dallas apartment is the B1 Model at Overton Park Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.36 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.
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.41
Overton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
SOUTH CRESTA11BR,1BA$1.91
3311 at VernonA1-All Bills Paid1BR,1BA$1.66
Zang1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.85
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$1.37
The CourtlandA11BR,1BA$1.65
The AndersonA11BR,1BA$1.81
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dallas Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dallas Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dallas Apartment is $850 at La Madera.

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