Inside this guide
- Best apartments in Dallas: 10 buildings checked Oct 19, 2026
- How did we pick the best apartments in Dallas?
- Best Uptown Dallas apartments
- Best Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek apartments
- Best West Dallas apartments
- Best Dallas apartments for move-in specials
- What should I compare between these apartments?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Dallas apartment? It’s free.
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Quick answer: There is no single best apartment in Dallas; it depends on the neighborhood, layout and budget you want. We picked 10 standout buildings in Uptown, Victory Park, Oak Lawn and West Dallas and checked each on its own website on Oct 19, 2026: The Victor, Mondrian West Village, The Brady, Carlisle and Vine, The Howell, 3700M, Gables Villa Rosa, The Alton, Aster and The Trinity. Nine were showing move-in specials that day, from 2 weeks to up to 8 weeks free.
Best apartments in Dallas: 10 buildings checked Oct 19, 2026
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victor | 3039 Nowitzki Way (75219) | Victory Park high-rise | Up to 8 weeks free on select floor plans with a 12+ month lease, new residents only (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| Mondrian West Village | 3000 Blackburn St (75204) | West Village; 1- to 4-bedroom and penthouse plans | Up to 8 weeks free on select units with a 14+ month lease; move in by 10/31 (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| The Brady | 3127 Routh St (75201) | 1- to 3-bedrooms plus a penthouse collection; pet-friendly | Up to 4 weeks free for move-ins by 10/31/26; 1-beds from $2,680 total monthly (base $2,490, 11-month term) (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| Carlisle and Vine | 2920 Carlisle St (75204) | Studio to 3-bedroom in Uptown | 2 weeks free with a 12+ month lease (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| The Howell | 3400 Howell St (75204) | 1- to 3-bedrooms in Uptown; pet-friendly | 1 month free on select units (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| 3700M | 3700 McKinney Ave (75204) | McKinney Ave high-rise near West Village | 4 weeks free (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| Gables Villa Rosa | 2650 Cedar Springs Rd (75201) | Renovated studio to 3-bedroom homes in Uptown and Turtle Creek | 1-beds from $2,157.44 total monthly (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Uptown guide |
| The Alton | 2929 Oak Lawn Ave (75219) | Newer Oak Lawn community; studio to 2-bedroom plus penthouses | Up to 8 weeks free on select units for applications by Oct 20, 2026 (ends today) and move-ins by Nov 20; ask what replaces it after Oct 20 (checked Oct 20, 2026) | New Dallas apartments |
| Aster | 3611 Congress Ave (75219) | Turtle Creek and Oak Lawn; studio to 4-bedroom plus a signature penthouse | Up to 8 weeks free; studios from $2,341.15 total monthly (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Specials page |
| The Trinity | 1010 Singleton Blvd (75212) | West Dallas near Trinity Groves | 2 to 8 weeks free (checked Oct 19, 2026) | Specials page |
The first seven are in Uptown, Victory Park and West Village, The Alton and Aster are in Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek, and The Trinity is across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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How did we pick the best apartments in Dallas?
We picked buildings for what they offer, not who they are for: location, layouts, amenities and the price or special each property showed on its own website on Oct 19, 2026. We left off income-restricted and by-the-bed communities and any building whose site did not show current details that day.
Best Uptown Dallas apartments
Uptown has the deepest bench. The Victor in Victory Park and Mondrian West Village each listed up to 8 weeks free on select homes, The Howell listed 1 month free on select units, 3700M on McKinney Ave listed 4 weeks free, The Brady listed up to 4 weeks free with one-bedrooms from $2,680 total monthly, and Carlisle and Vine listed 2 weeks free. Gables Villa Rosa showed one-bedrooms from $2,157.44 total monthly. Compare more buildings in our Uptown Dallas apartment locator.
Best Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek apartments
The Alton at 2929 Oak Lawn Ave is one of the newer communities in the area and listed up to 8 weeks free on select units for applications by Oct 20, 2026 and move-ins by Nov 20 (checked Oct 20, 2026); that offer ends Oct 20, so ask what replaces it. Aster on Congress Ave listed up to 8 weeks free, with studios from $2,341.15 total monthly and a signature penthouse. See more new apartments in Dallas.
Best West Dallas apartments
The Trinity at 1010 Singleton Blvd is near Trinity Groves restaurants and listed 2 to 8 weeks free on Oct 19, 2026. It is a short drive across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to downtown and Uptown.
Best Dallas apartments for move-in specials
On Oct 19, 2026, the largest offers on this list were up to 8 weeks free at The Victor, Mondrian West Village, The Alton, Aster and The Trinity. Most specials apply to select homes, minimum lease terms or move-in deadlines, so I reconfirm them before you apply. See all current offers on our Dallas apartments with 2 months free page and our Dallas no-application-fee apartments.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best apartments in Dallas in 2026?
It depends on the neighborhood and budget you want. Standouts we checked on Oct 19, 2026 include The Victor, Mondrian West Village, The Brady, Carlisle and Vine, The Howell, 3700M and Gables Villa Rosa in Uptown, The Alton and Aster in Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek, and The Trinity in West Dallas.
Which Dallas apartments have the best move-in specials right now?
On Oct 19, 2026, The Victor, Mondrian West Village, The Alton and Aster each listed up to 8 weeks free on select homes, and The Trinity listed 2 to 8 weeks free, per their own websites. The Howell listed 1 month free on select units.
How much is a one-bedroom at the best Uptown Dallas apartments?
On Oct 19, 2026, Gables Villa Rosa listed one-bedrooms from $2,157.44 total monthly and The Brady from $2,680 total monthly. Aster listed studios from $2,341.15. Other buildings did not show a price on the pages we checked, so ask.
What is the best area in Dallas for apartments?
Popular areas for apartment renters include Uptown and Victory Park for high-rises and walkable streets, Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek for newer mid-rises near the Katy Trail, and West Dallas near Trinity Groves. The best fit depends on your commute, budget and the layout you need.
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