Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $300 (497 Rentals)

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The Caleb
$917 - $1,793
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The Caleb

7878 Marvin D Love FwyDallas, TX 75237
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The Addison Apartments
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$950 - $1,399
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The Addison Apartments

929 N Marsalis AveDallas, TX 75203
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Volara Apartments
$960 - $1,410
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Volara Apartments

3500-3550 E Overton RdDallas, TX 75216
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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 1 Bed unit found at Costa Bella Apartments priced from $595. The Bonnie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southeast Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa Bella Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$650
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
Swisswood ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$695
4625 Junius StS1Studio,1BA$725
Eban Village2X1B602BR,1BA$743
Sydney Street Villa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$755
Spanish Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 598 SQFT1BR,1BA$766
Buena Vida Apartments0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Dallas, TX

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Dallas area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at 2352-2354 Little Pocket in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Southeast Dallas apartment is the 3x2 Premium Model at Trailside at Trinity Forest starting at $1,300 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2352-2354 Little Pocket2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.06
Trailside at Trinity Forest3x2 Premium3BR,2BA$1.17
Mandalay Shoreside ApartmentsS-F22BR,2BA$1.07
UNITi Bishop Arts3x3A3BR,3BA$1.05
WINDSOR FOREST APARTMENTS2/22BR,2BA$1.20
Costa Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Columbia OaksA11BR,1BA$1.21
Magnolia PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.17
Paragon Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
The BonnieA11BR,1BA$1.08

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

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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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Dallas is Costa Bella Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Southeast Dallas costs $9,760.

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 271 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 $511 which is $9,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Dallas.

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