Student Housing in Dallas, TX
Student Housing in Dallas, TX
$1,013+/unit
Fees may applyThe Atlantic highland park
$1,400/unit
Fees may apply5175 Brickellia Dr
$1,105+/unit
Fees may applyKade Apartments
$1,800/unit
Fees may apply5302 Fleetwood Oaks #243
$995+/unit
Fees may applyTowne Square Apartments
$1,153/unit
Fees may applyInwood Station Apartments
$1,199+/unit
Fees may applyBel Air on Maple
$1,253+/unit
Fees may applyThe Village Dallas
$1,525+/unit
Fees may applyBelclaire Apartments
$1,530+/unit
Fees may applyAsh at The Branch
$3,824/person
Fees may applyCirque residences
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About Student Housing in Dallas
Dallas is a big, spread-out metro with students scattered across a lot of campuses — SMU near the center, UNT Dallas to the south, Dallas Baptist to the southwest, the Dallas College campuses citywide, and UT Dallas just north in Richardson. Where you live comes down to which one you attend and how much you want to lean on the DART rail. Neighborhoods near downtown and Uptown give you walkability, nightlife, and train access; the surrounding suburbs trade that for more space and lower rent. Dallas is a car metro at heart, so if you're not near a rail line, budget for parking and a commute. Prices climb closer to the core — figure out your campus and your transit tolerance first, then let that set your search radius.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Dallas
Near Campus
The blocks immediately around the universities keep students closest to class, with apartments and houses built for the campus crowd.
Downtown and Uptown
Walkable, transit-served districts that draw students who want nightlife and dining within reach of the rail lines.
Surrounding Neighborhoods
Quieter residential pockets across the metro offer more space for students who don't mind a short drive to campus.
Getting Around Dallas as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Dallas.
Public Transit
Dallas runs an extensive DART network of light rail and buses, and students near a station can reach campus and the wider metro without a car. Rail lines connect downtown, the universities, and surrounding suburbs, so plan housing near a stop if you want to lean on transit. Service is broad but trips across the metro can take time, so check schedules. Rideshare fills in for late nights and areas the rail doesn't reach.
Walking and Biking
Walkability is strongest in the denser districts near downtown and around the campuses, where you can handle daily errands on foot. Biking works on the flatter stretches, though the metro is spread out and summer heat makes midday rides rough. Trails and bike lanes around the core give cyclists safer routes. Close to campus, students can cover much of their routine without driving.
Parking
Dallas is a car-oriented metro, and most students keep a vehicle for getting across town. Budget for parking both at home and on campus, and plan your housing around a manageable commute. Traffic on the major highways is heavy at peak hours, so leave a buffer. A car remains the most flexible way to handle errands, jobs, and weekend trips.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Dallas
Common questions from students searching for housing.
It varies more than almost any Texas market. Places near SMU, downtown, and Uptown sit at the higher end; head into the surrounding suburbs and rent drops noticeably. Sharing a unit with roommates is the standard way students keep costs down across the metro.
It depends on your campus. Downtown and Uptown for walkability, nightlife, and DART rail access; the blocks near your specific school for the shortest commute; the outer suburbs for more space and lower rent.
Near a DART rail station, it's doable — the light rail connects downtown, several campuses, and the suburbs. Off the rail lines, Dallas is a car metro and you'll want a vehicle for daily life.
For fall, start in winter and aim to lock something down by early spring, especially near SMU and the transit-served core where demand runs highest.
Yes, though mostly through private landlords rather than large complexes. The big metro means more options in every category if you start early.
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