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Modern two-story Casa Rana Fort Worth house with light siding, black trim, and wood accents. Features a covered entryway, small balcony above, black-framed windows, and a neatly manicured front lawn with a concrete walkway.

$2,700/person

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Casa Rana

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Modern Cityscape Apartment complex in Fort Worth with three-story buildings, large windows, and balconies glowing at dusk. The spacious courtyard features concrete pavement and minimal landscaping for a contemporary urban feel.

$1,490+/unit

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Cityscape Apartment Fort Worth

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A row of modern, three-story red brick apartment buildings with balconies and attached garages lines the wide concrete driveway at Firestone at West 7th Fort Worth on a clear, sunny day.

$1,195+/unit

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Firestone at West 7th

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A grassy courtyard at Harris Gardens Fort Worth is surrounded by a two-story apartment building with outdoor walkways. Blue patio chairs and umbrellas provide seating, while large trees offer shade beneath the clear, bright sky.

$1,145+/unit

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Harris Gardens

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The tall, historic brown brick building is the Historic Electric Building Apartments Fort Worth, standing proudly at a busy city intersection amid modern skyscrapers under a blue sky with scattered clouds. Traffic lights and street signs frame the scene.

$1,775+/person

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Historic Electric Building Apartments

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A large, historic, yellow-brick building with tall columns and many windows, reminiscent of the Homes of Parker Commons Fort Worth. Trees line the sidewalk and steps lead up to the entrance under a mostly clear sky with a few clouds.

$1,594/unit

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Homes of Parker Commons

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Apartment courtyard at Jameson at the Bluffs Fort Worth with artificial grass, string lights overhead, cornhole and Connect Four games, surrounded by modern buildings, outdoor seating areas, and rock landscaping.

$1,142+/unit

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Jameson at the Bluffs

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A modern courtyard at Luxia River East Apartments Fort Worth features artificial grass, round white lights, red and white chairs and tables, and multi-level balconies under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,245+/unit

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Luxia River East Apartments

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Relax at the large outdoor swimming pool at Madera at LeftBank Fort Worth, featuring lounge chairs, shaded cabanas, lush potted plants, and a multi-story apartment building under a clear blue sky.

$1,319+/unit

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Madera at LeftBank

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A multistory building with colorful artwork on the side stands out in Mag & May Fort Worth.

$1,317+/unit

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Mag & May

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A building with a sign and a lawn, McCart Apartments Fort Worth offers comfortable living in a welcoming setting.

$1,079+/unit

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McCart Apartments

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A modern three-story building with large windows and a mix of brick and white paneling. A sign reads Asheville Station, echoing the contemporary style found at Mistletoe Station Fort Worth. The sky is clear and a stop sign stands on the right.

$811+/unit

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Mistletoe Station

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A row of two-story brick and gray-paneled Monarch Pass Apartments Fort Worth buildings stands with trimmed bushes and green grass under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

$846+/person

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Monarch Pass Apartments

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Outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water at Monticello Crossroads Fort Worth, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees. A small building with large windows is in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Depth markings line the pool’s edge.

$775+/unit

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Monticello Crossroads

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A row of modern beige townhouses at Monticello Oaks Townhomes Apartments Fort Worth, each with white trim, double garages, multiple rectangular windows, and small trimmed bushes in front, all under a clear blue sky.

$1,595+/unit

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Monticello Oaks Townhomes Apartments

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A sidewalk with a metal handrail leads to the brick Olympus 7th Street Station Fort Worth building, passing by a wooden bench and green trees on a grassy lawn. The area is well-lit by exterior wall lights.

$1,277+/unit

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Olympus 7th Street Station

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A small fenced dog park with green artificial grass, agility tunnels, hoops, a fire hydrant, and benches sits beside the parking lot near Parker House Fort Worth and a tall office building on a sunny day.

$1,293+/unit

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Parker House

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Modern courtyard at Parkside So7 Urban Apartments Fort Worth, featuring a rectangular outdoor pool, wooden deck with lounge chairs, red umbrellas, and multi-story buildings surrounding the pool under a partly cloudy sky.

$1,495+/unit

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Parkside So7 Urban Apartments

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Modern apartment complex, Rocklyn at Samuels Fort Worth, features a rectangular outdoor pool with white lounge chairs partially in the water, poolside seating, and trees surrounding the area. Multi-story buildings with balconies are seen in the background.

$1,249+/unit

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Rocklyn at Samuels

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Experience Scenic at River East Fort Worth—a modern apartment complex featuring a large outdoor swimming pool, a wooden deck with lounge chairs, and tree-lined views. Three-story buildings with balconies complete the inviting scene under a clear blue sky.

$1,445+/unit

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Scenic at River East

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Modern multi-story South 400 Apartments Fort Worth building on a city corner with large windows, balconies, and a mix of brick and dark exterior panels. Trees and parked cars line the street under a clear sky.

$1,128+/person

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South 400 Apartments

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About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Texas at Arlington

UT Arlington is a large urban university in the center of the DFW Metroplex, drawing a diverse commuter-heavy population from across the region. The surrounding College Park area has purpose-built student housing within walking distance of campus, but most UTA students commute from throughout Arlington, Grand Prairie, and other DFW suburbs rather than living near campus. Shared rooms in the College Park area typically run $800–$1,100/month. Arlington itself is car-dependent — there is no light rail serving the campus, and UTA is one of the few large Texas universities where daily car use is practically required for off-campus students. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects to Dallas and Fort Worth but doesn't directly serve UTA.

University of Texas at Arlington Housing Requirements

Live-On Requirements

UTA has no universal freshman live-on requirement, though on-campus housing is available. Most students, including freshmen, live off-campus from the start given the institution's strong commuter culture.

Off-Campus Eligibility

No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent throughout Arlington and the broader DFW area. The housing office maintains resources. College Park — the immediate neighborhood surrounding UTA's campus — is the main near-campus starting point.

Lease Timing

The Arlington rental market runs on standard 12-month cycles with summer turnover. Starting 2–3 months before your desired move-in is generally sufficient. College Park inventory fills faster than the broader Arlington market, so for near-campus housing, starting in February or March for fall is advisable.

Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Texas at Arlington before signing a lease.

When to Start Looking for Housing Near University of Texas at Arlington

Early Searchers

February and March for fall move-in gives you access to the College Park inventory before returning students lock it up. Arlington's broader apartment market has enough inventory that urgency varies — but the walkable-to-UTA zone is limited enough that early searching pays off there.

Peak Demand Window

March through May is peak for near-campus housing. The College Park area fills during this window among returning students and incoming transfers. After May, the best near-campus units are signed and the remaining inventory is further from campus.

Last-Minute Options

Arlington has substantial apartment inventory citywide. Students searching in June or July will find options throughout Arlington, though near-campus walkability will be limited. Grand Prairie and the neighborhoods along I-20 and I-30 offer affordable last-minute choices with a car commute.

Neighborhoods Near University of Texas at Arlington

College Park (Near Campus)

The neighborhood directly surrounding UTA's campus. Purpose-built student complexes and older apartment buildings within walking distance of the main academic buildings. The highest concentration of student renters at UTA and the most competitive near-campus housing zone.

Mid-Arlington (Collins St Corridor)

The central Arlington neighborhoods along Collins and Cooper streets offer apartment complexes at slightly lower prices than College Park, with a 10–15 minute drive to campus. The most practical option for students who prioritize price over walking distance.

Frequently Asked Questions: Off-Campus Housing Near University of Texas at Arlington

Common questions from students searching for housing.

Near-campus housing in College Park typically runs $800–$1,100/month per person in shared apartments. Broader Arlington neighborhoods run $750–$1,000/month. Arlington is more affordable than Dallas or Fort Worth proper, which is part of UTA's regional draw.

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