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Off-Campus Housing Near UT Dallas
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Texas at Dallas
UT Dallas is a research-intensive university in suburban Richardson, serving a large population of tech, engineering, and business students. It's a commuter-heavy campus with significant graduate enrollment, and the surrounding north DFW suburbs are car-dependent. The neighborhoods around UTD along Campbell Road and the surrounding Richardson and Plano blocks have a mix of apartment complexes and suburban single-family rentals. Shared rooms near UTD typically run $900–$1,200/month — North Dallas suburbs pricing. The DART Silver Line, expanding service in the area, is improving transit access. Most students have cars given the suburban context, and the tech-company density of Plano and Allen nearby makes UTD a natural fit for students who also work in the corridor.
University of Texas at Dallas Housing Requirements
Live-On Requirements
UTD has limited on-campus housing and no universal live-on requirement. Most students, including freshmen, live off-campus from the start given the institution's strong graduate and commuter student demographics.
Off-Campus Eligibility
No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent throughout Richardson, Plano, and the surrounding north DFW suburbs. The housing office provides resources. The neighborhoods immediately around the Campbell Road campus are the primary near-campus starting point.
Lease Timing
The Richardson and north DFW market runs on standard 12-month cycles with summer turnover. Starting 2–3 months before your desired move-in is generally sufficient. Near-campus housing closer to the Campbell Road area fills faster than the broader north DFW market.