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

Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments

The Kirby

South Side Flats

1108 S Akard St
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Cityscape Star

American Beauty Mill Lofts

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The Hamilton

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The Drakestone

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Dallas Power and Lights Lofts

Miro

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Government District, Dallas, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Government District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Government District Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $920 | $3,270 |
Government District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Government District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,405 | $10,000+ |
Government District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,445 | $1,577 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mercantile Place Collection | The Continental 1F | 1BR,1BA | $1,036 |
Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments | EA-0 | Studio,1BA | $1,042 |
The Galbraith | E4 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,083 |
Manor House Apartments | Griffin | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
The Kirby | A1 (Ervay) | Studio,1BA | $1,104 |
Ambrose | The Akard | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
The Wilson Building | The Wilson Building SC | Studio,1BA | $1,126 |
South Side Flats | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
The Belleview | A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
Oak & Ellum | A1A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dallas Power and Lights Lofts | B32 | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Digit 1919 | DC3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Gables Republic Tower | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
509 Elm St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Harvest Lofts | Wood (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Arrive West End | Waco | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Belleview | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Skyline Farmers Market | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
South Side Flats | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
Manor House Apartments | Griffin | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGovernment District, Dallas, TX
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Dallas, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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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