Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (37 Rentals)

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The Finch
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$1,189 - $1,946
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$1,189 - $1,946
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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3311 at Vernon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3311 at Vernon

3211-3321 S Vernon AveDallas, 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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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. Courtyards at Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$850
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$899
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$939
Overton Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,000
Oaks at Five Mile1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
The AndersonA11BR,1BA$1,015
The CourtlandA11BR,1BA$1,025
Lancaster Urban Village ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,050
Landmark Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Dallas, TX

As of May 30, 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 $1,849 with a $1.46 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$1.46
Good Haven ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$1.35
THE WAY2/22BR,2BA$1.31
The Oaks at HamptonB22BR,2BA$1.43
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS2/22BR,2BA$1.20
Oaks at Five Mile2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
The BrookmooreA11BR,1BA$1.53
Overton Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.48
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$1.52

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Dallas is under $1,070.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Dallas is La Madera which is listed at $850, 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 24 regular apartments in South Dallas 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 South Dallas?

Cheap apartments in South Dallas have an average cost of $565 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Dallas.

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