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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dallas, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dallas, TX area range in price from $465 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $6,482. The three Dallas neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadowview at $1,038, Scyene at $560, and Riverway Estates at $560. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dallas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadowview$1,174$1,03824
Scyene$1,215$56083
Riverway Estates$1,269$560191
North Central Arlington$1,275$624152
Mitchell Boulevard$1,295$695209
Wesley Commons$1,324$624479
Reavilon$1,335$81141
UTA$1,350$624153
Brentmoor$1,350$783171
Eastland$1,387$680192

Cheapest Available Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Northside Apartments in the Far North Dallas neighborhood priced from $436. Silver Spring Forney in the Fox Hollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$436
Silver Spring ForneyPeriwinkle2BR,1BA$579
The EverlyA11BR,1BA$593
Harper ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$629
Harwell ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$654
The EmersonA31BR,1BA$655
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
The BaxterA21BR,1BA$675
2704 CDMXStudio E1Studio,1BA$675
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX

As of July 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dallas area is the $0.47 price per square foot 1200 Plaza Way Model at 1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza in the in the Preston Hollow neighborhood starting from $795. 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.
1200 Plaza Way, Unit 1200 Plaza1200 Plaza Way1BR,1.5BA$0.47
Bachon Townhomes3Bedroom2Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
West VirginiaTH2C2BR,2BA$1.09
Northside Apartments2x2 Enterprise - Furnished2BR,2BA$0.44
Hickory Manor 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Aero White RockB62BR,2BA$1.08
Prairie HouseOleson1BR,1BA$1.07
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Silver Spring ForneyDahlia2BR,1BA$0.72
The MarqueeA21BR,1BA$1.07

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dallas, TX

Ranked #1

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in Dallas is The Everly which is listed at $593, while the average apartment in Dallas costs $6,482.

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 21,756 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 $393 which is $6,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dallas.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

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Dallas is a vibrant, dynamic city that offers no shortage of opportunities and a high quality of living for young professionals, families, and retirees.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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