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2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1,200 in Dallas

118 places have 2 bedroom apartments under $1,200 in Dallas right now. We count free rent, so you see what you'd really pay.

Updated . We update these numbers every week. When a place has a firm free rent offer, its price counts it.

Prices are rent only, before fees, with any firm free rent spread over the lease. How we figure it

  • 118places have a 2 bedroom for $1,200 or less
  • 900 sq ftis a typical 2 bedroom at this price
  • 12of them fit only once free rent is counted

The best 2 bedrooms for $1,100 to $1,200

Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes

When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.

Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.

Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.

Questions

Can you find a 2 bedroom under $1,200 in Dallas?

Yes. 118 places have one at or under $1,200 a month right now, usually about 900 square feet. 12 of them fit only once free rent is counted. Fees and the deposit are extra.

Where are the most 2 bedrooms under $1,200?

Right now: Lake Highlands (8 places), Northeast Dallas (7 places), Richardson (5 places), Denton (4 places), Far North Dallas (3 places).

What is the typical rent for a 2 bedroom in Dallas right now?

About $1,699 a month after free rent, across the 1,253 places we checked on November 6, 2026. A $1,200 budget is about $499 under that, so you're shopping the lower half of the market.

How much do I need to make for a $1,200 apartment?

Most Dallas properties want your monthly income before taxes to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,200 that's about $3,600 a month, or $43,200 a year. Some take 2.5 times, about $3,000 a month. Each property sets its own rule. We look it up and tell you before you pay an application fee.

Does $1,200 include fees and utilities?

No. These prices are rent only, after any firm free rent. Community fees for things like trash, pest control, parking and amenities often add $75 to $250 a month, and in most Dallas apartments you set up your own electricity.

Are there move-in specials on 2 bedrooms under $1,200?

Yes. 59 of the 118 places that fit have free rent or another deal this week. Our prices already count firm free rent, spread over the lease.

What is the cheapest part of Dallas for a 2 bedroom?

This week: Balch Springs (about $1,022), Northeast Dallas (about $1,086), Pleasant Grove (about $1,099). Those are typical prices after free rent, in areas where at least 4 places have one available.

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