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Two major universities
DFW's indie music capital
Historic downtown charm
2,900-acre nature preserve
Walkable historic square with live music, dining, and entertainment
Apartments within walking or biking distance of the University of North Texas campus
Convenient to Texas Woman's University and the hospital district
Age-qualified (55+) resort-style golf community on the west side
Denton offers something no other DFW city replicates: authentic college-town culture combined with a thriving independent music and arts scene, anchored by a historic courthouse square.
The University of North Texas (UNT) brings more than 40,000 students and one of the most respected music programs in the country; Texas Woman's University (TWU) adds a strong healthcare focus. Apartment inventory near both campuses turns over on the academic calendar, so summer is the busiest leasing season.
Denton Square is the heart of the city: a historic courthouse surrounded by independent businesses, live-music venues and some of the best local restaurants in DFW, with farmers markets and festivals through the year.
The live music scene has earned Denton recognition as the indie music capital of North Texas, with venues such as Dan's Silverleaf, Rubber Gloves and Andy's Bar. The Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center adds 2,900 acres of wetlands, prairie and forest trails.
Denton remains one of the more affordable cities in DFW, with asking rents our agents observe running below Dallas, Frisco or Plano, while the DCTA A-train links Downtown Denton to the DART Green Line at Carrollton for a rail commute into Dallas.
Denton offers some of the most affordable rents in DFW, ranging from about $1,000-$1,600 per month in our agents' recent tours. Apartments near UNT and TWU tend to be on the lower end, while newer developments in South Denton command higher prices. Figures change weekly; we confirm current pricing on tour day.
No. Denton has a large non-university rental market: the historic square, live-music scene and Clear Creek trails draw renters from across DFW, and Robson Ranch on the west side is an age-qualified resort-style golf community. We match you to communities by budget, commute and amenities.
Denton Square is the heart of the city: a historic courthouse square surrounded by independent shops, restaurants, bars and live-music venues. It hosts farmers markets and festivals and keeps a college-town character unlike anywhere else in DFW.
Denton is approximately 40 miles north of Dallas, typically a 45-60 minute drive on I-35E. The DCTA A-train connects Downtown Denton to the DART Green Line in Carrollton for a rail commute into Dallas.
Denton is home to the University of North Texas (UNT), with more than 40,000 students and renowned music and arts programs, and Texas Woman's University (TWU), one of the largest universities primarily for women in the United States.
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Denton is among the most affordable cities in the northern metro. One-bedrooms run $1,000-$1,400, two-bedrooms $1,250-$1,700, and the newest communities near Rayzor Ranch and the Square top out around $1,700-$2,100. Individual-lease student communities near UNT price by bedroom.
Around the Downtown Square and along the UNT/TWU corridor, yes — DCTA buses and the free campus shuttles cover the core, and the A-train commuter rail links Downtown Denton to Lewisville and the DART Green Line at Trinity Mills. Rayzor Ranch and the I-35 corridor communities are car-oriented.
Downtown Dallas is 40 miles: 50-70 minutes by car on I-35E or about 75 minutes via the A-train plus DART Green Line. Fort Worth is 35-40 miles, 45-60 minutes on I-35W. Denton works best for hybrid schedules or jobs in Denton, Lewisville, Frisco or Alliance.
Communities along Eagle Drive, Bonnie Brae, Avenue C and Bell Avenue are a walk or short bike from campus. We keep a list of properties offering individual leases, furnished options and August move-in timing for students, faculty and hospital staff.
Rayzor Ranch on the north side (near the Sam's Club and Rayzor Ranch Town Center), the I-35E corridor toward Corinth, and a handful of mid-rises within walking distance of the Square. Lease-ups here offer the strongest concessions.
Rayzor Ranch and I-35 lease-ups offer four to six weeks free; established communities waive fees and reduce deposits, especially outside the August rush. We confirm specials the day you tour and every client receives our Exclusive Move-In Rebate.
Almost always — open parking is standard, covered spots $20-$40 and garages $75-$125. Only the new mid-rises near the Square use paid structured parking, typically $35-$75.
Most accept pets with $250-$400 deposits and $15-$30 monthly pet rent. South Lakes Park, North Lakes Dog Park, the Denton Branch Rail Trail and nearby Lake Ray Roberts are the dog-walking favorites, and newer communities include fenced dog runs.
Rent figures are asking rents observed by our agents and change weekly. DFW Apartment Locators complies with the Fair Housing Act and TREC rules; we describe housing, amenities and locations only, never who lives in an area.