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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $320 to $115,811 with an overall median price of $6,420. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadowbrook at $525, Concord at $811, and Reavilon at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadowbrook$1,216$525202
Concord$1,250$81120
Reavilon$1,250$77548
Historic Downtown Greenville$1,252$77555
College Town$1,295$505164
Sherwood Forest$1,325$67551
Calloway Park$1,328$84520
Central Arlington$1,350$750214
Idlewyld Place$1,356$75072
Eastwood$1,447$470226

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lavon Senior Villas in the North Garland neighborhood priced from $536. Jaipur Lofts in the East Dallas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $547. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lavon Senior VillasA11BR,1BA$536
Jaipur LoftsA11BR,1BA$547
Mariposa at Communications ParkwayA11BR,1BA$562
The EverlyA31BR,1BA$615
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$665
The EmersonA11BR,1BA$665
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
InterlaceE11BR,1BA$672
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $1.07 price per square foot D3-Cypress Model at Seagoville Farms in the in the Highland Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Dallas apartment is the 3Bedroom2Bathroom Model at Bachon Townhomes starting at $1,397 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Woodbridge East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Seagoville FarmsD3-Cypress4BR,2.5BA$1.07
Bachon Townhomes3Bedroom2Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
6718 Eastridge Dr1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Trailside at Trinity Forest3x2 Premium3BR,2BA$1.08
Greens of Hickory Trail2X2 TH2BR,2BA$1.13
Waverly ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.12
Evergreen at Arbor HillsB22BR,2BA$0.73
East Side4515 East Side Ave Unit 232BR,1BA$0.88
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Lavon Senior VillasA11BR,1BA$0.82

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Dallas Overview

Dallas is a large modern city positioned in northern central Texas on the Trinity River. Though far from its only claim to fame, all Americans recognize it as the site of the JFK assassination. The Dallas Cowboys and Dallas cheerleaders are the stuff of American lore and the TV show Dallas was a long-time hit decades ago. Wealthy businessmen and women flock to Dallas, making it their home.

Why live in Dallas, TX?

This city is a virtual melting pot of culture and diversity making it a prime location to find your new home. It may not be renowned for a beautiful landscape, but it certainly has plenty of food and entertainment offerings. Suburbs are plentiful and fantastic options for apartments in Dallas are on par with many other large cities. There's plenty to see and do and a unique pride in living here.

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Dallas, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Getting Around Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dallas is under $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Dallas is Lavon Senior Villas which is listed at $536, while the average apartment in Dallas costs $6,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 22,030 regular apartments in 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 Dallas?

Cheap apartments in Dallas have an average cost of $333 which is $6,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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