
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (45 Rentals)
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Courtyards at Gateway

THE WAY

Oak Park

Village Square

The Paxton

Redbird Trails

The Anderson

WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS
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The Courtland

Tesoro at 12

The Brookmoore

The Oaks at Hampton

Westmoreland Station

SOUTH CREST

Nolen Grand Apartments

The Woods Of Five Mile Creek

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Muse

2704 CDMX

Westridge Apartments

3873 Rugged Cir

6500 South

4737 Village Fair Dr

La Madera

Polk Villas

Mill House
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3311 at Vernon

Oaks at Five Mile

Westwood

Landmark Apartments

Fredricksburg Apartments

Agave Azul
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Biscayne Apartments

Zang

Woodglen Park I & II

The Landing at Oak Park

Luxar Garden Estates

Wynnewood Gardens

Five Mile Creek

Hawley Apartments

1109 Edwards Cir
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South Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Oak Cliff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Oak Cliff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $775 | $2,991 |
| South Oak Cliff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $885 | $2,877 |
| South Oak Cliff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,350 | $3,853 |
| South Oak Cliff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,708 | $1,708 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Oak Cliff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Oak Cliff area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. La Madera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable South Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse | E3 | Studio,1BA | $668 |
| La Madera | A2 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Courtyards at Gateway | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| THE WAY | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Oak Park | FP 1 | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Village Square | Piazza | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
| Redbird Trails | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Oaks at Five Mile | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Anderson | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Courtland | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oak Cliff, TX
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oak Cliff area is the $1.25 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Five Mile Creek in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,391. The second greatest value South Oak Cliff apartment is the 2/2 Model at THE WAY starting at $1,295 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the South Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Oak Cliff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Mile Creek | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| THE WAY | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Oaks at Hampton | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Paxton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Oaks at Five Mile | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Tesoro at 12 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Brookmoore | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Courtyards at Gateway | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Muse | E3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oak Cliff Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oak Cliff Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Oak Cliff Apartment is $669 at Muse.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Oak Cliff Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Oak Cliff is starting from $885 at Courtyards at Gateway.
What is the most affordable South Oak Cliff Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Oak Cliff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Muse and starts from $1,236.
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