
$1,180+/unit
Fees may applyThe Lofts at West 7th

$1,303+/unit
Fees may applyThe Marq on West 7th

$649+/unit
Fees may applyThe Mirage

$1,322+/unit
Fees may applyThe Monarch Medical District Apartments

$1,251+/unit
Fees may applyThe Phoenix

$790+/unit
Fees may applyThe Residence on Lamar

$1,141+/unit
Fees may applyThe Roosevelt Arlington Commons

$799+/unit
Fees may applyThe Sherry

$842+/unit
Fees may applyThe Washington Apartment Homes

$875+/unit
Fees may applyThe Woodlands of Arlington

$1,275+/unit
Fees may applyTrinity Urban Apartments - Bluff & District

$1,215+/unit
Fees may applyUnion at River East Apartments

$1,230+/person
Fees may applyVillage East Apartment

$814+/unit
Fees may applyVintage Pads

$920+/unit
Fees may applyWaterdance

$1,418+/unit
Fees may applyZenith
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.
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.
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.
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.
Eight student apartments near UTA Arlington with per-bed tiers under $800 per month, ranked by location, layout, and timing tradeoffs.

Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Texas at Arlington before signing a lease.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Off-campus wins for UTA students with roommates — but solo renters do better on-campus. Full 2026 cost breakdown: dorms $845-1,163/mo + meal plan, on-campus apartments $756-1,125, off-campus private rooms $550-900. Includes the break-even math and 6 FAQs.