Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $300 (490 Rentals)

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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 Arrive West End priced from $450. Muse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $668. Here are the most affordable Southeast Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive West EndSan Marcos1BR,1BA$450
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
Prairie HouseEvaStudio,1BA$675
Swisswood ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$695
4625 Junius StS1Studio,1BA$725
The GalbraithC1HV-30%3BR,2BA$731
Exchange 7272A11BR,1BA$734
Eban Village2X1B602BR,1BA$743
The CalebS2Studio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Dallas, TX

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Dallas area is the $1.11 price per square foot C1 Model at 3311 at Vernon in the in the South Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Southeast Dallas apartment is the 2x1 Model at Greystone starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 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.
3311 at VernonC13BR,2BA$1.11
Greystone2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Beckley TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.14
Crestshire VillageB2 50/602BR,2BA$1.13
Trailside at Trinity Forest2x2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.16
Bella Vista SolB22BR,1.5BA$1.06
La MaderaB2 2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Raleigh1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Devon Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Magnolia Place1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.17

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

Learn about the best Dallas neighborhoods for student renters by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark

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Southeast Dallas, 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 $789.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Dallas is Arrive West End which is listed at $450, while the average apartment in Southeast Dallas costs $6,032.

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 629 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 $527 which is $5,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Dallas.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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