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5 Pet-Friendly Apartments Near UT Dallas: Pet Rent and Deposits in Richardson
Bringing a dog or cat to an apartment near UT Dallas usually costs $300 to $400 up front plus $0 to $15 a month in pet rent, based on the three buildings below that publish their pet fees right now. Marquis at Waterview is the standout: a one-time $400 fee, no monthly pet rent and no pet deposit.
UT Dallas DART Commute Guide: Waterview, CityLine, and What Rent Buys in Richardson
Living off campus at UT Dallas means planning around a commute, not a walk. Even the closest rated complex on Find My Place, Parkside Towns, is a 24-minute walk from campus, and most Richardson apartments sit 30 to 70 minutes away on foot. Since October 25, 2025, the DART Silver Line stops at a UT Dallas station on Waterview Parkway, and the free Comet Cruiser still runs to CityLine/Bush.