Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Arlington, TX
Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Arlington are Treetop, Wood Creek, and Monterrey. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Arlington, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of October 28, 2025, the average rent in Arlington is $1,144, which is 2.1% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.
Treetop
Average Rent
$1,035/Month
Units Available
158 Rentals
Treetop is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Treetop is $1,035 while the city average is $1,144. Residents enjoy convenient access to UT Arlington, Dallas Love Field, and Tarrant Co. Coll., South East.
Wood Creek
Average Rent
$1,087/Month
Units Available
12 Rentals
When you’re looking for a great Arlington neighborhood on a budget, check out Wood Creek. The average rent is $1,087, compared to the city average of $1,144. Wood Creek is convenient to Belt Line, Dallas Baptist University, and UT Arlington Planetarium.
Monterrey
Average Rent
$1,097/Month
TransitScore® Rating
0/100
Units Available
11 Rentals
Monterrey is an affordable neighborhood in Arlington with an average rent price of $1,097. Compare this to the city average of $1,144. Monterrey provides easy access to Mountain Creek Lake Park, Dallas Love Field, and Dallas-Fort Worth International. It’s a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 68.
Park Row
Average Rent
$1,122/Month
Units Available
22 Rentals
If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Arlington, Park Row might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,122, while the city’s average stands at $1,144. Park Row is near UT Arlington Planetarium, Tarrant Co. Coll., North East, and UTA Crossing.
Parks at Treepoint
Average Rent
$1,123/Month
TransitScore® Rating
0/100
Units Available
89 Rentals
Parks at Treepoint is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Parks at Treepoint is $1,123 while the city average is $1,144. Residents enjoy convenient access to Tarrant County College, South, Dallas-Fort Worth International, and Courtside Plaza. The neighborhood is considered car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 43.
West Arlington
Average Rent
$1,135/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
3.4%
TransitScore® Rating
0/100
Units Available
561 Rentals
When you’re looking for a great Arlington neighborhood on a budget, check out West Arlington. The average rent is $1,135, compared to the city average of $1,144. Rent prices have decreased by 3.4%. West Arlington is convenient to Dallas Love Field, River Legacy Parks, and Winn-Dixie Shopping Center. The community is somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 57.
Dalworthington Gardens
Average Rent
$1,142/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
0.1%
TransitScore® Rating
0/100
Units Available
57 Rentals
Dalworthington Gardens is an affordable neighborhood in Arlington with an average rent price of $1,142. Compare this to the city average of $1,144. In the past year, rent prices have increased by 0.1%. Dalworthington Gardens provides easy access to Dallas-Fort Worth International, UT Arlington, and Campo Verde Square. It’s a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 64.
North Arlington
Average Rent
$1,179/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
2.1%
TransitScore® Rating
6/100
Units Available
1,687 Rentals
If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Arlington, North Arlington might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,179, while the city’s average stands at $1,144. In the last year, prices have decreased by 2.1%. North Arlington is near North Lake College, UT Arlington, and Waters Edge at Viridian.
Viridian
Average Rent
$1,291/Month
TransitScore® Rating
0/100
Units Available
436 Rentals
Viridian is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Viridian is $1,291 while the city average is $1,144. Residents enjoy convenient access to St. Michael's of Arlington, North Lake College, and Hidden Ridge Station. The neighborhood is considered car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 15.
South Arlington
Average Rent
$1,419/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
0.5%
TransitScore® Rating
1/100
Units Available
532 Rentals
When you’re looking for a great Arlington neighborhood on a budget, check out South Arlington. The average rent is $1,419, compared to the city average of $1,144. Rent prices have increased by 0.5%. South Arlington is convenient to Fish Creek Forest Preserve, River Legacy Living Science Center, and Polycrest Shopping Center. The community is car-dependent with a WalkScore® of 44.
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Methodology
Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.
We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.