Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Muse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Muse

3035 W Pentagon PkyDallas, TX 75233
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2704 CDMX
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2704 CDMX

2704 S Cockrell Hill RdDallas, TX 75211
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Westridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

2107 W Ledbetter DrDallas, TX 75224
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6500 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 South

6500 S Cockrell Hill RdDallas, TX 75236

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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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Oaks at Five Mile
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Five Mile

3525 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224
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Mill House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House

4302 Woodhollow DrDallas, TX 75237
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Mill House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mill House

4307 Woodhollow DrDallas, TX 75237
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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

South Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 $825. Here are the most affordable South Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$825
Courtyards at GatewayA21BR,1BA$850
The Paxton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Oak ParkFP 11BR,1BA$939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oak Cliff, TX

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Oak Cliff area is the $1.32 price per square foot Three Bedroom Apartment Model at Five Mile Creek in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value South Oak Cliff apartment is the B1 Model at Westmoreland Station starting at $1,244 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Five Mile CreekThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.32
Westmoreland StationB12BR,2BA$1.22
Nolen Grand ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.64
Tesoro at 12A1P1BR,1BA$1.54
Village SquareZodiac1BR,1BA$1.46
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.40
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS1/11BR,1BA$1.56
La MaderaA2 1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Redbird Trails1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.58
MuseE3Studio ,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Oak Cliff Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Oak Cliff?

The cheapest apartment in South Oak Cliff is Muse which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in South Oak Cliff costs $1,711.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Oak Cliff?

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 5 regular apartments in South Oak Cliff 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 Oak Cliff?

Cheap apartments in South Oak Cliff have an average cost of $144 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oak Cliff.

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