Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $500 (277 Rentals)

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The Nora
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$726 - $1,400
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The Nora

6950 N Stemmons FwyDallas, TX 75247
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$975 - $1,600

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2800 Douglas Ave

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Aston
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$981 - $1,706
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$981 - $1,706
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Aston

2800 DouglasDallas, TX 75219
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Inwood on the Park
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$1,041 - $1,988
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Inwood on the Park

5720 Forest Park RdDallas, TX 75235
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The Ainsley
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$1,096 - $1,221
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The Ainsley

2747 N Stemmons FwyDallas, TX 75207
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Park West
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$1,157 - $3,954
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Park West

3109 Douglas AveDallas, TX 75219
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West Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

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 Milo Apartments priced from $700. The Nora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $726. Here are the most affordable West Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Milo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$700
The NoraOne Bedroom | Income Restricted | 30% | A11BR,1BA$726
MaravillaStudioStudio,1BA$729
The SophiaE2 ClassicStudio,1BA$730
The Loren ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$790
Villa EncantoStudioStudio,1BA$799
The PrescottS1Studio,1BA$799
Vista Azul1x11BR,1BA$820
The DistrictS1Studio,1BA$850
2722 Throckmorton0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Dallas, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Dallas area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Providence Mockingbird in the in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,614. The second greatest value West Dallas apartment is the B2B Model at The Atlantic Highland Park starting at $1,509 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Providence Mockingbird3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.39
The Atlantic Highland ParkB2B2BR,2BA$1.40
Maverick Oak Lawn TownhomesB22BR,2BA$1.35
Pegasus Senior VillasB8-60%2BR,2BA$1.48
The Castillian Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Riverview Fourplexes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.18
2215 Riverview Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.22
Fairfax1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Mariposa Western Heights 55+ Apartment HomesMonarch1BR,1BA$1.49
The DistrictA41BR,1BA$1.50

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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 a cheap apartment in West Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Dallas is under $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Dallas is The Milo Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in West Dallas costs $13,213.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 197 regular apartments in West 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 West Dallas?

Cheap apartments in West Dallas have an average cost of $264 which is $12,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Dallas.

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