Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX from $500 (81 Rentals)

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Mag & May
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$1,171 - $2,101
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Mag & May

315 W Magnolia AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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The Cooper
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$1,174 - $2,386
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The Cooper

1001 W Rosedale StFort Worth, TX 76104
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The Depot
$1,183 - $5,793
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The Depot

555 Elm StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Burnett Lofts
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$1,200 - $3,279
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$1,200 - $3,279
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Burnett Lofts

1012 Burnett StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Luxia River East
$1,243 - $3,537
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$1,243 - $3,537
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Luxia River East

336 Oakhurst Scenic DrFort Worth, TX 76111
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The Braden on Fifth
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$1,310 - $5,952
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The Braden on Fifth

500 Fort Worth TrlFort Worth, TX 76102
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Near East Side, Fort Worth, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunter Plaza priced from $670. Sycamore Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunter Plaza1 Bedroom (595 sq.ft.)1BR,1BA$670
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Avenue at Sycamore ParkOne Bed1BR,1BA$902
Clifton Riverside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$914
CoHo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Ramble & Rose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,030
South 400E1Studio,1BA$1,032
715-723 W Cannon St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Homes of Parker CommonsC3A 1x1 601BR,1BA$1,051
Willow & WiseS4Studio,1BA$1,073

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $1.08 price per square foot C-1 Model at Terrell Homes in the in the North Fort Worth neighborhood starting from $1,494. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 1 Bed Model at 1216 Fairmount starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North Fort Worth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrell HomesC-13BR,2BA$1.08
1216 Fairmount1 Bed1BR,2BA$1.58
Mag & MayB12BR,2BA$1.69
Homes of Parker CommonsP6B 2x2 MKT2BR,1BA$1.69
2540 Avenue H, Unit A2540 Avenue H3BR,1BA$1.58
Oak Timbers Fort Worth South ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.43
715-723 W Cannon St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Avenue at Sycamore ParkOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Clifton Riverside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.23
901 Bessie St, Unit 205901 Bessie St2BR,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas including Near East Side, Fort Worth, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,073.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is Hunter Plaza which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?

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 312 regular apartments in Near East Side 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 Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $829 which is $1,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

Expert Rental Resources

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