Dallas, TX

Dallas Apartments & Rentals

Dallas–Fort Worth is really several rental markets in one — Uptown and Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, Plano and Frisco corporate corridors, Fort Worth's West 7th, and the Legacy West / Toyota-anchored northern suburbs.

What to consider when renting in Dallas

Local realities that shape a good rental decision here — not generic search advice.

1
No state income tax, but property taxes are high — they show up in your rent even as a renter.
2
Toll roads (Dallas North Tollway, President George Bush) are integral to commuting north.
3
Summer utility bills are significant — ask for 12-month averages.
4
New apartment supply is strong throughout the metro; concessions are common at lease-ups.

Popular Dallas rental neighborhoods

A quick, honest guide to who each neighborhood fits — and roughly what to expect.

Uptown Dallas

Dense, walkable, restaurant-heavy.

Good for: Young professionals, downtown workers.

Typical rent: $1,700–$3,500

Deep Ellum

Historic music and arts district.

Good for: Creatives, nightlife-goers.

Typical rent: $1,400–$2,500

Bishop Arts / Oak Cliff

Independent shops, Sunday brunch feel.

Good for: Foodies, professionals wanting character.

Typical rent: $1,400–$2,400

Legacy West / Frisco

Corporate campuses, new construction, family suburbs.

Good for: Corporate relocators, families.

Typical rent: $1,700–$3,000

Apartments vs. single-family rentals in Dallas

Apartments

Uptown, Deep Ellum, and Legacy West lead new apartment supply.

Single-family homes

Single-family rentals dominate Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and Arlington.

When to choose which: Apartments for walkability inside the loop; homes for family space and schools in the northern suburbs.

Build-to-rent in Dallas

New-construction rental communities

DFW is one of the largest build-to-rent markets in the U.S. — new construction rental communities are especially common in Celina, Prosper, and southeast Dallas County.

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