Living in Far North Dallas, Dallas
North DallasFar North Dallas trades urban density for space — wide arterial roads lined with shopping centers and apartment complexes give the area a spread-out layout that's easy to navigate by car, with big-box retail and grocery options rarely more than a short drive away from any given block or complex. The pace here is quieter than the neighborhoods closer to downtown, with more parking lots than sidewalks lining the main roads and shopping centers. Newer apartment complexes here tend to offer more square footage than comparably priced buildings closer to downtown.
Walkability is minimal as a result — there's no DART rail line serving the area, and getting anywhere means driving, even for nearby errands like picking up groceries or a coffee run down the block or across the parking lot. Rent is among the more affordable options in the guide, a function of the apartment-heavy stock and the distance from downtown's denser, pricier core neighborhoods.
The math here is simple: lower rent and easy shopping access in exchange for keeping the car keys within reach for pretty much every errand, every day.
Rent & move-in cost
Typical upfront cash for a 1-bed in Dallas — first month, a deposit, and application/admin fees. No broker fee, unlike some cities.
≈ $3,000 to move in
Safety
About 1 violent offenses within about ½ mile of the center over the trailing 12 months.
Source: Dallas Open Data.
Getting around
Nearest station: Downtown Carrollton Station (Green) — about 153 min walk.
DART light-rail lines that stop nearby. The colors match DART's line names — most routes run through downtown Dallas.
Livability
From 3 loud noise and 0 sanitation / dumping 311 complaints within ~½ mile over the past year.