Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)

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China Alley Lofts
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China Alley Lofts

2425 S Central ExpyDallas, TX 75215
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Adam Hats Lofts
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Adam Hats Lofts

3401 Commerce StDallas, TX 75226
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Harwood Lofts
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Harwood Lofts

2501 S Harwood StDallas, TX 75215
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City Center, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at The Kirby priced from $1,006. Mercantile Place Collection has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The KirbyA1 (Ervay)Studio,1BA$1,006
Mercantile Place CollectionThe Continental 1F1BR,1BA$1,027
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-0Studio,1BA$1,053
South Side FlatsE1Studio,1BA$1,065
The Wilson BuildingThe Wilson Building 1B1BR,1BA$1,071
The GalbraithE4 60%Studio,1BA$1,083
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,108
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,110
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio,1BA$1,185
The BelleviewA-21BR,1BA$1,188

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, TX

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.02 price per square foot B32 Model at Dallas Power and Lights Lofts in the in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the B4A Model at Gables Republic Tower starting at $2,216 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dallas Power and Lights LoftsB322BR,2BA$2.02
Gables Republic TowerB4A2BR,2BA$1.53
LTV Tower Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.82
Arrive West EndSan Marcos1BR,1BA$1.81
1900 ElmA81BR,1BA$2.04
The BelleviewA-11BR,1BA$1.70
1001 Ross ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.95
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio ,1BA$1.99
Harvest LoftsTaylor1BR,1BA$2.03

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City Center, Dallas, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at The Kirby listed at $1,006.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,030 at Mercantile Place Collection.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,405 at Manor House Apartments.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Galbraith and starts from $1,577.

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