Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $598 (44 Rentals)

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The Finch
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$889 - $2,069
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$889 - $2,069
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The Finch

1710 Morrell AveDallas, TX 75203
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Colonial Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Hills

326 E Illinois AveDallas, TX 75216
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La Madera
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

La Madera

3702 Legendary LnDallas, 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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Jamestown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jamestown Apartments

3326 Navajo DrDallas, TX 75224
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Bahia Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bahia Apartments

3434 Navajo DrDallas, 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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Biscayne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Biscayne Apartments

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

Zang

2454 S Zang BlvdDallas, TX 75224
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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Madison Point priced from $717. The Anderson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable South Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Point2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$717
The AndersonA1 - 50%1BR,1BA$800
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$850
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$925
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$939
The FinchS2.8Studio,1BA$999
735 W 10th StStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Oaks at Five Mile1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Fiji Senior VillasA1.1-501BR,1BA$1,038
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS2/22BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dallas, TX

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Dallas area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4-TH Model at Ewing Villas in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value South Dallas apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Madison Point starting at $899 with a $0.66 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.
Ewing Villas4-TH4BR,2BA$1.30
Madison Point4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.66
Reese Court VillasC1-603BR,2BA$1.41
Five Mile CreekTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.33
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS3/23BR,2BA$1.30
Good Haven ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$1.35
Oaks at Five Mile2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Overton Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.36
The Oaks at HamptonA11BR,1BA$1.60
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dallas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Dallas?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Dallas is at The Finch listed at $999.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Dallas Apartment is $800 at The Anderson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Dallas Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Dallas is starting from $717 at Madison Point.

What is the most affordable South Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Madison Point and starts from $819.

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