Loading listings
Off-Campus Housing Near UT Arlington
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.
More on off-campus housing near UT Arlington
- Budget & Affordability
8 Cheap Student Apartments Near UTA Arlington Under $800
Eight student apartments near UTA Arlington with per-bed tiers under $800 per month, ranked by location, layout, and timing tradeoffs.
May 7, 2026read more → 
Budget & AffordabilityUTA On-Campus vs Off-Campus Housing: Which Saves You More Money in Arlington?
