Uptown is the #1 request we get for walkable living: high-rises and mid-rises on McKinney Avenue, the Katy Trail out your door, and a 5-minute trolley ride to downtown.
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3.5-mile urban trail through the neighborhood
Free vintage trolley to downtown
100+ restaurants, bars & patios
Boutique shopping & cinema
The heart of Uptown nightlife with mid-rise and high-rise towers
Historic Victorian district with quieter courtyard communities
Walk-to-everything living above boutiques and the Magnolia Theatre
Trail-front towers with skyline and creek views
Uptown is a 1.5-square-mile neighborhood immediately north of Downtown Dallas that consistently ranks as the most walkable in the city. The Katy Trail runs its full length, the free McKinney Avenue Trolley connects to downtown and Klyde Warren Park, and hundreds of restaurants sit within a 15-minute walk.
Apartment options range from renovated 1990s courtyard communities in State Thomas ($1,600+) to brand-new 20-30 story towers in the Harwood District ($2,500+). Because pricing varies so much block to block, this is where a locator earns their keep.
Uptown communities run frequent specials — especially the towers with dozens of units to fill. We track them daily and typically save clients 4-8 weeks of rent on a 12-month lease.
Uptown one-bedrooms range from $1,600 in older State Thomas communities to $3,000+ in new high-rises; two-bedrooms run $2,400-$4,500. Specials of 4-8 weeks free are common in the towers.
Yes — Uptown has the highest Walk Score in Dallas. The Katy Trail, McKinney Avenue dining, West Village and the free M-Line trolley to downtown and Klyde Warren Park make car-free weekends realistic.
Uptown is lower-rise, greener and more residential with far more restaurants and the Katy Trail; Downtown offers converted historic high-rises, the Arts District and DART rail. Many renters tour both — we can show them in one afternoon.
Most mid-rises include one garage space; high-rises typically charge $75-$200/month per space. Street parking is limited, so we always confirm parking costs in your quotes.
Yes. Uptown Dallas is one of our core service areas. Our licensed agents tour Uptown Dallas communities weekly, know current specials, and our service is 100% free to renters — plus every client receives an Exclusive Move-In Rebate.
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Uptown is the easiest place in Dallas to go car-free. The free McKinney Avenue Trolley runs the length of McKinney Avenue to Downtown and Cityplace/Uptown DART station, the Katy Trail handles bike commutes, and groceries (Whole Foods, Tom Thumb, Trader Joe's), gyms and hundreds of restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of most buildings.
Uptown is one of the priciest markets in DFW. One-bedrooms in mid-rises run $1,900-$2,600; in high-rises $2,400-$3,800; two-bedrooms $2,800-$5,000+. Older garden-style buildings on the State-Thomas side and along Cole Avenue offer the value end at $1,500-$1,900.
High-rises deliver skyline views, 24-hour concierge, valet and resort pool decks, with paid structured parking ($75-$200) and higher rents. Mid-rises trade the views for lower rent, often included garage parking and direct Katy Trail access. We tour both types with clients in a single afternoon so you can compare.
Several mid-rises and high-rises along Carlisle, Cole and Hall Streets have private trail gates, which is the number-one request we get for Uptown. Tell us trail access matters and we will shortlist only those buildings — availability changes weekly.
Uptown high-rises rarely discount headline rent but frequently offer one to two months free on 13-15 month leases, waived amenity fees or free parking for a year. New towers in Victory Park and along Cedar Springs run the deepest lease-up specials. We confirm offers the day you tour and every client receives our Exclusive Move-In Rebate.
Downtown is 5 minutes by trolley or a 15-minute walk. UT Southwestern and the Medical District are 10 minutes by car via Harry Hines. DFW Airport is 20-25 minutes via the Tollway and SH-114, and Love Field is under 15 minutes.
Almost all accept dogs and cats, with $400-$600 deposits and $25-$50 monthly pet rent, and weight limits vary by building. Most high-rises include a dog run and pet spa, and the Katy Trail and Griggs Park are the neighborhood dog-walking spots. We filter by breed policy before you tour.
West Village is the retail-heavy north end of Uptown around McKinney and Blackburn with mid-rises above shops. State-Thomas is the quieter, tree-lined historic pocket on the east side with brownstone-style mid-rises. Central Uptown along McKinney Avenue and Cedar Springs holds most of the high-rises and nightlife. All three share the trolley and Katy Trail.
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.