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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 2, 2026 against each property’s own website (linked in the table).
At the six Dallas-area communities checked on Oct 2, 2026, application fees ran $50 to $100 per applicant, administration fees $150 to $300, and deposits $150 to $1,000 depending on the property and credit. Main 3 Downtown lists $75, $200 and a $500 deposit, while Glass House by Windsor lists $50, $300 and a $300 application deposit.
What does it cost to move into a Dallas apartment? (checked Oct 2, 2026)
| Community | Application fee | Admin fee | Deposit | Pet charges listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main 3 Downtown (site), 1407 Main St, 75202 | $75 per applicant | $200 | $500 security (holding) deposit; the site lists an additional $750, or a maximum of $1,000, based on credit | Not covered on the page I checked |
| East Quarter Residences (site), 315 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, 75201 | $100 per person, non-refundable | $150 | $500 security deposit listed | Pet rent $25 a month |
| Glass House by Windsor (cost overview), 2728 McKinnon St, 75201 | $50 per applicant | $300 | Application deposit $300 (applied to first month’s rent, refundable if denied); a monthly credit premium of $50 to $100 may apply | $500 one-time and $40 a month per pet |
| Villas at Katy Trail (site), 3200 Maple Ave, 75201 | $85 per person | $250 | $150 to $350 | $450 fee per pet and $30 a month |
| AMLI Grapevine (site), 444 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, 76051 | $75 | $150 | $500 | Pet fee $300, pet rent $25 a month |
| Jefferson North Ranch (site), 8589 Stacy Rd, McKinney, 75070 | $75 | $150 | Varies by approved credit | Pet fee $400 per pet, pet rent $25 a month |
Other monthly items can matter as much as the move-in fees. AMLI Grapevine lists reserved parking at $50 a month and a $2.50 monthly trash admin fee, and Jefferson North Ranch lists optional garages at $200 a month and a $100 amenity (connected communities) fee. “Per applicant” fees multiply with roommates. AMLI Grapevine is in Grapevine and Jefferson North Ranch is in McKinney, both in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro. Amounts change, so get a written estimate for your exact home.
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How do I budget the first month in Dallas?
Add the application fee for each adult, the administration fee, the deposit your credit requires, first month’s rent (prorated if you start mid-month), pet charges, and any parking or amenity fees. Ask each office whether any specials waive the administration fee or reduce the deposit.
When renting a Dallas apartment, what do you pay upfront?
When renting a Dallas apartment, you typically pay upfront an application fee for each adult, a one-time admin fee, a security deposit and the first (often prorated) month’s rent. On Oct 2, 2026, the properties checked here listed $50 to $100 application fees, $150 to $300 admin fees and deposits of $150 to $500 or more.
For example, one adult at East Quarter Residences would pay a $100 application fee, a $150 admin fee and a $500 deposit, or $750 before rent; pet charges, parking and amenity fees are extra where listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a security deposit at a Dallas apartment?
On Oct 2, 2026, the properties on this page listed $500 at Main 3 Downtown, East Quarter Residences and AMLI Grapevine, $150 to $350 at Villas at Katy Trail, and an amount that varies by approved credit at Jefferson North Ranch. Main 3 also lists an additional deposit based on credit.
What is a typical application fee?
The communities here listed $50 to $100: $50 at Glass House by Windsor, $75 at Main 3 Downtown, AMLI Grapevine and Jefferson North Ranch, $85 at Villas at Katy Trail and $100 at East Quarter Residences.
What is an administration fee?
It is a one-time fee charged to process a lease. The communities here listed $150 to $300, with East Quarter Residences, AMLI Grapevine and Jefferson North Ranch at $150 and Glass House by Windsor at $300.
What is Glass House’s application deposit?
Glass House by Windsor’s cost overview lists a $300 application deposit that applies to the first month’s rent and is refundable if the application is denied.
Are these costs current?
They are what each property’s website showed on Oct 2, 2026. Fees and specials change, so confirm with the leasing office.
Does Taco Street Locating charge to help me budget for a move?
No. The service is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it does not change your lease or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact.
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