Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Dallas Neighborhood of Dallas, TX from $300 (457 Rentals)

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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Dallas, TX by our Dallas, TX Local Expert Tiffany Clark. See how it ranks!

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Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Dallas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Dallas area of Dallas, TX is a Studio unit found at Muse priced from $668. 215 N Jester Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Southeast Dallas apartments for rent in Dallas, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MuseE3Studio,1BA$668
215 N Jester Ave215 N Jester Ave1BR,1BA$675
Spanish Cove: Under New Management!1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$699
Bella VidaA11BR,1BA$714
Eban Village2X1B502BR,1BA$743
OakwoodA11BR,1BA$787

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Dallas, TX

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Dallas area is the $1.13 price per square foot 6189 Sunrise Hill Ln Model at 6189 Sunrise Hill Ln in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Southeast Dallas apartment is the 1811 Canelo Dr Model at 1811 Canelo Dr starting at $1,945 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Dallas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6189 Sunrise Hill Ln6189 Sunrise Hill Ln5BR,3BA$1.13
1811 Canelo Dr1811 Canelo Dr4BR,2BA$1.18
Hickory Trace TownhomesFour Bed Two Bath4BR,2BA$1.18
Villa Del Ray3/23BR,2BA$1.18
Trailside at Trinity Forest3x2 Premium3BR,2BA$1.08
Greens of Hickory Trail2X2 TH2BR,2BA$1.13
Ridge at LancasterB1 - 602BR,2BA$1.19
West VirginiaTH22BR,2.5BA$1.17
Waverly Apartments-DHA HCV acceptedB12BR,1BA$1.12
Serenity Place Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06

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Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southeast Dallas, Dallas, and the greater Dallas area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Dallas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Dallas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Dallas is under $787.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Dallas is Muse which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in Southeast Dallas costs $15,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 6,394 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Dallas?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Dallas have an average cost of $500 which is $15,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Dallas.

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