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Richardson is the home city of UT Dallas, and its rental market is closely tied to the university. DART's Red and Orange Lines run through Richardson with stops accessible to the UT Dallas campus, making it one of the better transit-connected university cities in the DFW metro. The student neighborhood along Campbell Road and Arapaho Road near campus has a dense concentration of apartment complexes. Rents are moderate relative to Dallas, and the tech-corridor economy of Richardson creates internship opportunities for UT Dallas students right in their backyard.
The primary student zone — dense apartment complexes, walking distance or a short drive to UT Dallas, and DART Red Line access nearby. The most competitive and convenient area for UTD students.
The rail station area north of UTD — apartments within walking distance of DART's Red Line, connecting to downtown Dallas in 30 minutes.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Richardson.
DART's Red and Orange Lines run through Richardson, with Galatyn Park and Spring Valley stations closest to UT Dallas. The commute from downtown Dallas to UTD is about 30 minutes. UTD Shuttle connects campus to the nearest DART stations. For students using DART, Richardson is one of the more functional transit university cities in Texas.
Near UT Dallas's campus, biking and walking work for campus trips. The broader city is suburban. The UTD area has decent bike lane coverage on key routes.
Campus parking requires a permit. Most apartments include a space. Abundance of parking off-campus.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Richardson runs $700-$1,000/mo per person near UTD — affordable for the DFW metro and with decent DART access to Dallas. The tech-corridor location keeps demand consistent.
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