Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (15 Rentals)

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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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Oaks at Five Mile
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Five Mile

3525 S Polk StDallas, 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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3311 at Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3311 at Vernon

3211-3321 S Vernon AveDallas, 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 Courtyards at Gateway priced from $850. UNITi Bishop Arts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $896. Here are the most affordable South Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
UNITi Bishop ArtsStudio CStudio,1BA$896
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 January 09, 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 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.
Ewing Villas4-TH4BR,2BA$1.30
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
Good Haven ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$1.35
Westmoreland StationB12BR,2BA$1.22
Nolen Grand ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.38
La MaderaB2 2x22BR,2BA$1.07
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.40
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1.56
2406 Maryland Ave, Unit Right2406 Maryland Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$1.52

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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 UNITi Bishop Arts listed at $896.

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 Courtyards at Gateway.

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 $885 at Courtyards at Gateway.

What is the most affordable South Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Courtland and starts from $1,350.

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