
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (217 Rentals)
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3260 Bickers St

The Waverly Apartments

Vista Azul

Villa Encanto

The Dahlia

Sophia+Loren

The Milo Apartments

The Margaret at Riverfront

The District
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2800 Douglas Ave

Towne Square

Meridian Medical District

The Centennial

2805 Reagan St

Bel Air on Maple

The Francesca

La Valencia

5151 Vandelia St

2707 Shelby Ave
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Atlantic at Kessler Park

Oaks Trinity

Hampton Plaza at Kessler Park

Fairfax

SYNC at West Dallas

Eclipse Oak Lawn

Atera Apartments

The Brix Apartments

Palmera Apartments

Providence Mockingbird
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Parea Oak Lawn

Grand Estates at Kessler Park

The Monroe

8180 Lemmon Ave

MAA Medical District

Parkford Oaks Apartments

Inwood on the Park

The Fairmount at Oak Lawn

The Prescott
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2902 Douglas Ave

5225 Maple

4123 Cedar Springs

2929 Wycliff

Kade

Infinity on Yorktown

Rawlins Chateau

Echo Apartments

3328 Cedarplaza Ln
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West Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Dallas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dallas Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $750 | $6,242 |
| West Dallas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $623 | $6,950 |
| West Dallas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $740 | $9,794 |
| West Dallas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,984 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| West Dallas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,053 | $4,615 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 217 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available West Dallas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Waverly Apartments priced from $750. Villa Encanto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waverly Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Villa Encanto | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Vista Azul | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Dahlia | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Milo Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Margaret at Riverfront | E14 | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Sophia+Loren | E2 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cypress at Trinity Groves III | E1 - III | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Cypress at Trinity Groves | E1 - III | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Bel Air on Maple | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Dallas, TX
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Dallas area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2B2.5B Model at 4950 Cedar Springs Rd in the in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value West Dallas apartment is the The Trinity Model at Grand Estates at Kessler Park starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4950 Cedar Springs Rd | 2B2.5B | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Grand Estates at Kessler Park | The Trinity | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Eclipse Oak Lawn | B-6 Th U | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Fairfax | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Arlington Park Villas | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - 60 AMI | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 2216 Riverview Dr, Unit A | 2216 Riverview Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Waverly Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Atera Apartments | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Dahlia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for West Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Dallas Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Dallas?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Dallas is at Villa Encanto listed at $799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Dallas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Dallas Apartment is $750 at The Waverly Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Dallas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Dallas is starting from $1,080 at Sophia+Loren.
What is the most affordable West Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Dallas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at the Crossroads and starts from $1,351.
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