Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Terrace Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (96 Rentals)

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Tides on Park Lane
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$740 - $1,500
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$740 - $1,500
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$740 - $1,500
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Tides on Park Lane

8780 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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Everwood Apartments
$1,102 - $1,796
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$1,102 - $1,796
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$1,102 - $1,796
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Everwood Apartments

6910 Skillman StDallas, TX 75231
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property at 401 N Carroll Ave

$1,128 - $1,494

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

401 N Carroll Ave

DallasTX75246

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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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property at 8510 Park Ln

$1,100 - $1,300

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8510 Park Ln

DallasTX75231

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Oaks White Rock
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$1,327 - $2,659
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$1,327 - $2,659
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Oaks White Rock

9000 Poppy DrDallas, TX 75218
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Haven Lake Highlands
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$1,345 - $3,844
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Haven Lake Highlands

7077 Watercrest PkwyDallas, TX 75231
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Teak at the Branch
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$1,435 - $2,490
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$1,435 - $2,490
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Teak at the Branch

4601 Amesbury DrDallas, TX 75206
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property at 6108 Abrams Rd

$1,445

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6108 Abrams Rd, Unit 620

6108 Abrams Rd
DallasTX75231

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property at 4512 Amesbury Dr

$1,495

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4512 Amesbury Dr, Unit C

4512 Amesbury Dr
DallasTX75206
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North Park Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Park Terrace

8662 Park 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 Studio unit found at Cityscape Apartments priced from $699. Tribeca on the Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable University Terrace apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityscape ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$699
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$705
Princeton Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$715
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio,1BA$720
The Pearl at MidtownE1AStudio,1BA$749
LaVita on Lovers LaneBella1BR,1BA$760
Wildflower ApartmentsBougainvilla1BR,1BA$775
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$779
The Biltmore1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$780
Tides on Park LaneA11BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Terrace, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Terrace area is the $1.48 price per square foot C1 Model at La Cima Newport Condos in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value University Terrace apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Model at The Biltmore starting at $1,225 with a $1.45 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.
La Cima Newport CondosC13BR,2BA$1.48
The Biltmore2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
The Trellis at Lake Highlands1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
The Sutton on Park LaneA21BR,1BA$1.58
Wildflower ApartmentsDay Lily1BR,1BA$1.40
LaVita on Lovers LaneBella1BR,1BA$1.44
Santa Fe Trails ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Harvard SquareEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.44
Princeton Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio ,1BA$1.58

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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 $790.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Terrace is Princeton Court which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in University Terrace costs $2,370.

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 124 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 $456 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Terrace.

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