Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX from $500 (61 Rentals)

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The Cooper
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$1,024 - $2,436
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The Cooper

1001 W Rosedale StFort Worth, TX 76104
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The Depot
$1,162 - $6,639
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The Depot

555 Elm StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Mag & May
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$1,171 - $2,083
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Mag & May

315 W Magnolia AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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Burnett Lofts
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$1,270 - $3,319
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Burnett Lofts

1012 Burnett StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Hunter Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hunter Plaza

605 W 1st StFort Worth, TX 76102
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Siddons Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Siddons Place

250 Pennsylvania AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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The Rosedale
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosedale

3228 E Rosedale StFort Worth, TX 76105
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HARRIS GARDENS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HARRIS GARDENS

550 8th AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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CoHo Apartments
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CoHo Apartments

312 W Terrell AveFort Worth, TX 76104
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715-723 W Cannon St
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715-723 W Cannon St

715-723 W Cannon StFort Worth, TX 76104
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Race Street Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Race Street Lofts

2901 Race StFort Worth, TX 76111
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Cielo Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Place

3111 Race StFort Worth, TX 76111
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The Drake on Summit
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Drake on Summit

1424 Summit AveFort 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
CoHo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Homes of Parker CommonsC2B 2x2 502BR,2BA$1,014
The CooperS1Studio,1BA$1,024
Ramble & Rose Apartments1 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,030
Willow & WiseS2Studio,1BA$1,080
Parker HouseElliottStudio,1BA$1,084
Race Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,093

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of June 01, 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 P6B 2x2 MKT Model at Homes of Parker Commons starting at $1,804 with a $1.69 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
Homes of Parker CommonsP6B 2x2 MKT2BR,1BA$1.69
Clifton Riverside ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.67
2540 Avenue H, Unit A2540 Avenue H3BR,1BA$1.58
Luxia River EastA11BR,1BA$1.61
Avenue at Sycamore ParkOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Race Street Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Union at River EastA31BR,1BA$1.75
Parker HouseChevron1BR,1BA$1.81
Oak Timbers Fort Worth South ApartmentsA1-601BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $1,093.

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 $2,076.

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 261 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 $590 which is $1,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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