
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $300 (485 Rentals)
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Crestshire Village

Reese Court Villas

Casa Bonita

Swisswood Apartments

Eban Village

Courtyards at Gateway

UNITi Bishop Arts

Paragon Apartments

Junius Place Apartments
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Magnolia Place

Hoskins 90 at Bishop Ridge

3550 E Overton Rd, Unit Valora - Studio Apartment

Columbia Oaks

Skyline Trinity

The Margaret at Riverfront

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Pavilion at Bishop Ridge

La Madera
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1540 Apartments

1502 Peak Street

Park at Cliff Creek

Volara Apartments

Devon Park Apartments

Oakwood

3550 E Overton Rd, Unit Valora - 1-Bedroom Apartment

615 Parkview Ave

2351 Longhorn St

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2351 Longhorn St, Unit #C, Unit #C
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Spanish Steps

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The Addison Apartments

THE WAY

The Colton

4618 Eastside Ave

260 S Corinth St Rd

Exchange 7272

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The Caleb

Kirby Yards at Bishop Ridge

Beaux House at Bishop Ridge
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Woodridge on Buckner

1500 N. Carroll

Oak Park

The Pomelo

Sterlingshire

Two Fountains at Bishop Ridge

605 S Oak Cliff Blvd, Unit Unit 4

2332 Elsie Faye Heggins St

2324 Elsie Faye Heggins St

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Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Dallas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Dallas Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $695 | $4,410 |
| Southeast Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $598 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $710 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $813 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast Dallas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,490 | $1,243 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 485 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muse | E3 | Studio,1BA | $668 |
| Interlace | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $672 |
| Swisswood Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eban Village | 2X1B60 | 2BR,1BA | $743 |
| Sydney Street Villa Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Paragon Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Junius Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Swissaire Apartments | S | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Dallas, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Dallas area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2X2 TH Model at Greens of Hickory Trail in the in the Woodland Hills neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southeast Dallas apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Highland Park Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Highland Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens of Hickory Trail | 2X2 TH | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Highland Park Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Devon Park Apartments | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Trailside at Trinity Forest | 2x2 Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Sterlingshire | Baker | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Mandalay Shoreside Apartments | S-D2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Columbia Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Magnolia Place | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Paragon Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Dallas?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Dallas is Muse which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Southeast Dallas costs $8,302.
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 412 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 $528 which is $7,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Dallas.
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