Neighborhood Guide

Find Your Neighborhood in DFW

Explore 18 neighborhoods across Dallas-Fort Worth. Compare average rents, walkability scores, transit access, and what makes each area unique.

18
Neighborhoods Covered
From $800
Studios Starting At
Up to 90
Walk Score

Dallas

7 areas

Deep Ellum

Artsy & energetic

Deep Ellum is Dallas's vibrant arts and music district, packed with live music venues, street art murals, craft breweries, and eclectic restaurants. It's the go-to neighborhood for creatives, musicians, and anyone who wants to live in the heart of Dallas's cultural scene.

1BR $1,450 Walk 85 Transit 65
Live music every nightStreet art & murals everywhere

Uptown

Upscale & social

Uptown is Dallas's premier urban neighborhood, known for its walkable streets, trendy restaurants, rooftop bars, and proximity to Katy Trail. It attracts young professionals who want a lively social scene with easy access to downtown.

1BR $1,700 Walk 90 Transit 70
Katy Trail running/bikingMcKinney Ave trolley

Bishop Arts District

Bohemian & community-driven

Bishop Arts is a charming neighborhood in North Oak Cliff known for its independent boutiques, art galleries, and some of Dallas's best restaurants. It has a strong community feel with a creative, slightly bohemian atmosphere.

1BR $1,350 Walk 75 Transit 50
Independent boutiques & shopsTop-rated restaurants

Knox-Henderson

Polished & walkable

Knox-Henderson sits between Uptown and Lower Greenville, offering a blend of upscale dining, boutique shopping, and neighborhood charm. It's quieter than Uptown but still walkable and full of character.

1BR $1,600 Walk 82 Transit 55
Boutique shopping on Knox StDiverse dining scene

Lower Greenville

Laid-back & lively

Lower Greenville is a lively neighborhood along Greenville Avenue with a great mix of dive bars, trendy restaurants, live music, and local shops. It has a laid-back energy that appeals to young professionals and creatives alike.

1BR $1,400 Walk 78 Transit 45
Greenville Ave nightlifeLocal dive bars & restaurants

Oak Lawn

Diverse & inclusive

Oak Lawn is a diverse, inclusive neighborhood just west of Uptown known for its LGBTQ+ community, eclectic dining, and tree-lined streets. Cedar Springs Road is the social heart, with bars, restaurants, and shops.

1BR $1,450 Walk 80 Transit 55
Cedar Springs social districtInclusive community

Lakewood

Nature-loving & established

Lakewood is an established East Dallas neighborhood centered around White Rock Lake. It offers a peaceful, nature-oriented lifestyle with beautiful trails, local shops along Gaston Avenue, and charming bungalow-style homes.

1BR $1,350 Walk 55 Transit 30
White Rock Lake trailsDallas Arboretum nearby

Addison

1 area

Allen

1 area

Arlington

1 area

Denton

1 area

Frisco

1 area

Grand Prairie

1 area

Irving

2 areas

McKinney

1 area

Plano

1 area

Richardson

1 area

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