Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX from $500 (85 Rentals)

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property at 813 May St

$950 - $998

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Fort WorthTX76104
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The Depot
$1,107 - $6,380
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The Depot

555 Elm StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Mag & May
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$1,166 - $2,118
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Mag & May

315 W Magnolia AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Luxia River East
$1,298 - $3,803
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$1,298 - $3,803
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Luxia River East

336 Oakhurst Scenic DrFort Worth, TX 76111
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Burnett Lofts
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$1,341 - $3,319
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Burnett Lofts

1012 Burnett StFort Worth, TX 76102
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property at 928 Travis Ave

$1,425 - $1,599

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928 Travis Ave

Fort WorthTX76104
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The Braden on Fifth
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$1,441 - $5,949
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The Braden on Fifth

500 Fort Worth TrlFort Worth, TX 76102
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The Cooper
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$1,450 - $2,461
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The Cooper

1001 W Rosedale StFort Worth, TX 76104
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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
CoHo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Ramble & Rose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,030
Siddons PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,075
The DepotE1Studio,1BA$1,107
The Drake on SummitStudioStudio,1BA$1,113
Clifton Riverside ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1,132
The Jameson at the BluffsE1Studio,1BA$1,142

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of July 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 2x2 B Model at Presidio at River East starting at $1,977 with a $1.65 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
Presidio at River East2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.65
Homes of Parker CommonsP6B 2x2 MKT2BR,1BA$1.69
Clifton Riverside ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.71
The Union at River EastA101BR,1BA$1.45
1460 W Oleander St, Unit 2021460 W Oleander St1BR,1BA$1.68
2540 Avenue H, Unit A2540 Avenue H3BR,1BA$1.47
Race Street Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
Oak Timbers Fort Worth South ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.23
Avenue at Sycamore ParkOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.13

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,142.

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 $2,137.

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 279 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 $682 which is $1,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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