Student Housing in Dallas, TX
$1,217+/unit
Fees may applyEstates On Frankford
$1,369+/unit
Fees may applyHarvest Lofts
$1,153/unit
Fees may applyInwood Station Apartments
$750+/unit
Fees may applyJunction at 7760 Apartments
$1,105+/unit
Fees may applyKade Apartments
$1,069+/unit
Fees may applyLexington Apartment Homes
$814+/unit
Fees may applyMAA Highlands North Apartments
$1,295+/unit
Fees may applyMaple + Denton
$872+/unit
Fees may applyMcCallum Highlands Apartments
$1,035+/unit
Fees may applyMeadowcrest Apartments
$885+/unit
Fees may applyPalencia Apartments
$1,535+/unit
Fees may applyPearl Lofts
$2,021+/person
Fees may applyPreston Heights Apartments
$929+/unit
Fees may applyPrestonwood Hillcrest Apartments
$1,789/person
Fees may applySpring Creek Apartments
$1,499+/unit
Fees may applyTaylor Lofts
$1,189+/unit
Fees may applyThe Finch
$765+/unit
Fees may applyThe Landing at McCallum Apartments
$868+/unit
Fees may applyThe Park on Preston
$1,073+/unit
Fees may applyThe Pearl on Frankford Apartments
$1,275+/unit
Fees may applyThe Regent
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.
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