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3221 Elihu St

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Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. Interlace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $672. Here are the most affordable Southeast Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
Prairie HouseEvaStudio,1BA$675
Eban Village2X1B502BR,1BA$743
The CalebS2Studio,1BA$789
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-AA11BR,1BA$799
Drake1x11BR,1BA$800
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$825
Mountain Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
Pavilion at Bishop Ridge1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Dallas, TX

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Dallas area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Greystone in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Southeast Dallas apartment is the Asheville Model at Biltmore starting at $1,550 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greystone2x12BR,1BA$1.00
BiltmoreAsheville2BR,2BA$1.24
Trailside at Trinity Forest2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.26
Spanish Steps1x11BR,1.5BA$1.16
Raleigh1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Devon Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Legacy Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.27
Waverly Apartments1st Mo. Rent FREE Move in Special! (OAC)1BR,1BA$1.27
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.21
The AnnexA11BR,1BA$1.26

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Dallas, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southeast Dallas, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Dallas is under $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Dallas is Reese Court Villas which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Southeast Dallas costs $6,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 469 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Dallas?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Dallas have an average cost of $538 which is $6,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Dallas.

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