Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Oak Cliff Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (14 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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6500 South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6500 South

6500 S Cockrell Hill RdDallas, TX 75236
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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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Courtyards at Gateway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyards at Gateway

3425-3435 S Polk StDallas, TX 75224
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Polk Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Polk Villas

3288 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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Westwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood

3064 Spruce Valley LnDallas, TX 75233

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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. 2704 CDMX has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable South Oak Cliff apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675
Estrella ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$725
3311 at VernonA21BR,1BA$799
Exchange 7272A11BR,1BA$834

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Oak Cliff, TX

As of June 05, 2025 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 Three Bedroom-1 1/2 Bath Model at Agave Azul -NEW starting at $1,575 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Oak Cliff 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
Agave Azul -NEWThree Bedroom-1 1/2 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.33
3311 at VernonB22BR,1.5BA$1.26
Tesoro at 121 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.50
Westmoreland StationA11BR,1BA$1.32
THE WAY1/11BR,1BA$1.41
The CourtlandA11BR,1BA$1.53
Estrella ApartmentsSingle1BR,1BA$1.18
Exchange 7272A11BR,1BA$1.49
MuseE3Studio ,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX

Ranked #169

Among neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Oak Cliff Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $2,100.

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 23 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 $299 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Oak Cliff.

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