Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Government District Dallas, TX from $700 (59 Rentals)

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Government District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Government District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Government District area of Dallas, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Mercantile Place Collection priced from $1,036. Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here are the most affordable Government District apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercantile Place CollectionThe Continental 1F1BR,1BA$1,036
Eleven10 at Farmers Market ApartmentsEA-0Studio,1BA$1,042
The GalbraithE4 60%Studio,1BA$1,083
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio,1BA$1,090
The KirbyA1 (Ervay)Studio,1BA$1,104
AmbroseThe Akard1BR,1BA$1,108
The Wilson BuildingThe Wilson Building SCStudio,1BA$1,126
South Side FlatsE2Studio,1BA$1,130
The BelleviewA-21BR,1BA$1,188
Oak & EllumA1AStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Government District, TX

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Government District 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 Government District apartment is the DC3 Model at Digit 1919 starting at $1,959 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Downtown Dallas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Government District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dallas Power and Lights LoftsB322BR,2BA$2.02
Digit 1919DC32BR,2BA$1.71
Gables Republic TowerA41BR,1BA$1.92
509 Elm St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.82
Harvest LoftsWood (A2)1BR,1BA$1.86
Arrive West EndWaco1BR,1BA$1.78
The BelleviewA-11BR,1BA$1.70
Skyline Farmers MarketE1Studio ,1BA$2.04
South Side FlatsE2Studio ,1BA$2.01
Manor House ApartmentsGriffinStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Government District, Dallas, TX

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Dallas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Government District Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

88 / 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 Government District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Government District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Government District is under $1,215.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Government District?

The cheapest apartment in Government District is Mercantile Place Collection which is listed at $1,036, while the average apartment in Government District costs $3,828.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Government 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 25 regular apartments in Government 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 Government District?

Cheap apartments in Government District have an average cost of $158 which is $3,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Government District.

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