Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Terrace Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (102 Rentals)

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Tides on Park Lane
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$897 - $1,657
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Tides on Park Lane

8780 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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property at 6108 Abrams Rd

$895 - $1,600

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6108 Abrams Rd

DallasTX75231
property at 8510 Park Ln

$1,055 - $1,195

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8510 Park Ln

DallasTX75231
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Everwood Apartments
$1,203 - $1,946
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Everwood Apartments

6910 Skillman StDallas, TX 75231
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Shoreview Flats
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$1,253 - $4,678
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Shoreview Flats

10151 Shoreview RdDallas, TX 75238
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The Village Dallas
$1,299 - $6,515
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$1,299 - $6,515
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The Village Dallas

5605 Village Glen DrDallas, TX 75206
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Oaks White Rock
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$1,312 - $2,664
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$1,312 - $2,664
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Oaks White Rock

9000 Poppy DrDallas, TX 75218
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Haven Lake Highlands
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$1,325 - $3,854
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Haven Lake Highlands

7077 Watercrest PkwyDallas, TX 75231
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Mirasol Park Lane
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$1,347 - $3,384
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$1,347 - $3,384
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Mirasol Park Lane

8110 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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property at 4512 Amesbury Dr

$1,395

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4512 Amesbury Dr, Unit C

4512 Amesbury Dr
DallasTX75206

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Teak at the Branch
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$1,573 - $2,916
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Teak at the Branch

4601 Amesbury DrDallas, TX 75206
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North Park Terrace
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North Park Terrace

8662 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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East Town
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Town

6415 Melody LnDallas, TX 75231
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University Terrace, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Terrace area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at East Town priced from $720. Tribeca on the Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable University Terrace apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Town1x11BR,1BA$720
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$725
Princeton Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$730
The Biltmore1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$770
Harvard Square1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$795
Lakeridge HeightsE1Studio,1BA$799
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$799
Wildflower ApartmentsStanding Cypress1BR,1BA$805
The Pearl at MidtownA11BR,1BA$844
Cambridge CourtEfficiency AStudio,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Terrace, TX

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Terrace area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at East Town in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University Terrace apartment is the C1 Model at Paxton at Lake Highlands starting at $1,753 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Town3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.14
Paxton at Lake HighlandsC13BR,2BA$1.56
La Cima Newport CondosB3B2BR,2BA$1.51
Harvard Square2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
The Biltmore2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Lakeside ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.44
The Sutton on Park LaneA31BR,1BA$1.37
Wildflower ApartmentsStanding Cypress1BR,1BA$1.27
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.52
Princeton Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55

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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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Terrace is under $855.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in University Terrace is East Town which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in University Terrace costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Terrace?

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 82 regular apartments in University Terrace 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 University Terrace?

Cheap apartments in University Terrace have an average cost of $358 which is $2,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Terrace.

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