
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Heights Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $800 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wilshire Heights area of Dallas.


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Teak at the Branch

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Live Oaks at the Branch

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Wilshire Heights, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilshire Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshire Heights Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $829 | $1,583 |
| Wilshire Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $979 | $3,250 |
| Wilshire Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,615 | $4,597 |
| Wilshire Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,371 | $2,693 | $4,360 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wilshire Heights Neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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Cheapest Available Wilshire Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Heights area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Turtle Dove 1 priced from $829. 5 Mockingbird Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Heights apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Dove 1 | S4 - 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| 5 Mockingbird Apartments | A5 - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| Lakewood Plaza | 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Teak at the Branch | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
| The Standard | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Heights, TX
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Heights area is the $1.80 price per square foot Compete Model at Arrive on University in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Wilshire Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Live Oaks at the Branch starting at $1,775 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrive on University | Compete | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Live Oaks at the Branch | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Ashton Square | Martel Homes | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Lakewood Plaza | 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Ash at the Branch | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Standard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Teak at the Branch | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Alexan Lower Greenville | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| 5 Mockingbird Apartments | E | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
| Turtle Dove 1 | S4 - 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire Heights is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Heights is Turtle Dove 1 which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Wilshire Heights costs $3,216.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Heights?
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 86 regular apartments in Wilshire Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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