
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Design District Dallas, TX from $800 (87 Rentals)
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Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes

2821 Reagan St

2800 Douglas Ave

2808 Throckmorton St

2805 Reagan St

Factory Design District
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2929 Wycliff

MAA Medical District

SYNC at West Dallas

Park West

The Ayva at Oaklawn

The Arcadian

4123 Cedar Springs

750 Fort Worth Ave

LTD West Commerce
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2902 Douglas Ave

The Adelphi

Westerly

4110 Fairmount

The Austin at Trinity Green

AVANT on Market Center

Pike West Commerce

4037 Roswell St
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Abstract at Design District

Archer Medical District

2909 Lucas Dr

2806 Reagan St

Rawlins Street Flats

Berkshire Medical District

The 23

Axis at Wycliff
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Trinity

Bel Air on Maple

750 Fort Worth Ave

4320 Dickason Ave

Seville Uptown

3215 Douglas Ave

5701 Mesa Cir

707 Seale St
Design District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Design District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Design District Studio Apartments | $2,046 | $950 | $6,932 |
Design District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $899 | $7,488 |
Design District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
Design District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,722 | $1,692 | $10,000+ |
Design District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $2,695 | $5,620 |
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Cheapest Available Design District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Design District area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Parea Oak Lawn priced from $899. Cypress at Trinity Groves has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Design District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parea Oak Lawn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Cypress at Trinity Groves | E1 - III | Studio,1BA | $910 |
Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
The Francesca | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
The Centennial | 1 Bed 1 Bath-B | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
MAA Medical District | 01B | Studio,1BA | $1,188 |
SYNC at West Dallas | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
Park West | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Wesley Apartments | Austin | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Arcadian | The Ewing Tower | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Design District, TX
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Design District area is the $1.90 price per square foot A1 Model at 707 Townhomes in the in the Victory Park neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Design District apartment is the B4 Model at 27TwentySeven starting at $2,200 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Design District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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707 Townhomes | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
27TwentySeven | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Trinity Loft | Loft 9 | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Maverick Oak Lawn Townhomes | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
The Dylan | a2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Austin at Trinity Green | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Archer Medical District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
AVANT on Market Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Parea Oak Lawn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Francesca | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Getting Around the Design District Neighborhood in Dallas, TX
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Design District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Design District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Design District is under $1,202.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Design District?
The cheapest apartment in Design District is Parea Oak Lawn which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Design District costs $8,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Design District?
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 24 regular apartments in Design District 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 Design District?
Cheap apartments in Design District have an average cost of $122 which is $8,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Design District.
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