Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $400 (589 Rentals)

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East Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Everly priced from $609. Jaipur Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $643. Here are the most affordable East Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EverlyA11BR,1BA$609
Jaipur LoftsB12BR,2BA$643
Tribeca on the CreekS1Studio,1BA$695
Tides on Park LaneA11BR,1BA$720
The EmersonA31BR,1BA$725
The MarionA11BR,1BA$735
Tides at Highland MeadowsReef1BR,1BA$740
The BaxterA11BR,1BA$743
Wildflower ApartmentsTexas Bluebonnet1BR,1BA$745
Summerwood CoveA11BR,1BA$748

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Dallas, TX

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Dallas area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 6718 Eastridge Dr in the in the East Dallas neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Dallas apartment is the B3 Model at Pecan Grove starting at $1,299 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the East Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6718 Eastridge Dr1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Pecan GroveB32BR,1.5BA$1.25
Newport Landing2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Tealwood Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.13
Prairie HouseOleson1BR,1BA$1.07
San BenitoB22BR,1BA$1.25
Estancia HillsB-12BR,1BA$1.21
East Side4515 East Side Ave Unit 232BR,1BA$0.88
Bella Vista SolA11BR,1BA$1.26
The EverlyA21BR,1BA$1.27

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Our team works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas, including Dallas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Dallas is under $748.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Dallas?

The cheapest apartment in East Dallas is The Everly which is listed at $609, while the average apartment in East Dallas costs $4,947.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 285 regular apartments in East 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 East Dallas?

Cheap apartments in East Dallas have an average cost of $199 which is $4,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Dallas.

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