North Irving Apartment Locator: Gated Garden Homes and Garages by DFW Airport
As your North Irving apartment locator, we checked 20 places this week, with prices from $774 a month after free rent. North Irving is the MacArthur Boulevard corridor between SH-183 and the Coppell line. It's mostly gated garden communities from the 1980s and 1990s with big floor plans, covered parking and often attached garages. The large management companies here set a lower income bar than the new Las Colinas buildings. DFW Airport's Terminal A is a short drive west, which is why so many airport job searches start here.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,152/mo
- Places with homes available
- 20
- With a special
- 35%
- Our help costs you
- $0
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North Irving apartments by size this week
We checked 20 places in North Irving on November 6, 2026. Prices count any firm free rent, spread over the lease, and are before fees. Pick your size to see the best deals.
This week in North Irving
Price by building age, after free rent
On a 1 bedroom here, older buildings run about $805 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 2 bedroom here, older buildings run about $1,137 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 3 bedroom here, older buildings run about $1,626 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
35%
of places here have a move-in special
Most cover only some homes. Ask us which ones, and we'll look it up.
+$63
typical 3 bedroom since November 1
Prices here went up. When you find a deal you like, ask us how long it lasts.
Renting a house or an apartment in North Irving?
A 3 bedroom house here runs about $225 a month more than a 3 bedroom apartment after free rent.
With a house you usually get a yard, more room and no shared walls. You often pay water, trash and yard care yourself, and deposits can run higher.
With an apartment you pay community fees each month for things like parking, trash and amenities. Free rent usually needs a lease of 12 months or more, and the staff on site handles repairs.
House rents: Rentometer, Oct 2026, houses rented in North Irving in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 20 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in North Irving
Places we like right now, in each kind of building. Tell us your budget, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Newer buildings
Built or redone since 2015
1 / 61 Bedroom from $1,863/moOur takeThe pool feels like a resort, the grounds look beautiful and repairs move fast; ask for a home set back from the road.Get the name →
1 / 81 Bedroom from $1,775/mo1 month free on 12-14 month leases + $500 off townhomes and 3bedsOur takeThe leasing team here is quick to answer questions, so getting set up and settled tends to go smoothly.Get the name →
Find your best deal in North Irving
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
Circles show the general area, not the building. Numbers match the deals below.
1 / 8Top deal on this list
$70 below similar 2 bedrooms here
Low price, no special needed
$1,225
/mo
2 bed · 921 sq ft · $1.33 per sq ft
Irving · Class C · Built 1968 · 3.5+ stars on Google
2 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan- 1 / 8★ Our pick
$88 below similar 1 bedrooms here
1 bed · 797 sq ft · $2.23 per sq ft
Irving · Class A · Built 2021 · 4+ stars on Google
14 homes available this week
1 month free on 12-14 month leases + $500 off townhomes and 3beds on some homes
$1,775/moGet the name
Prices are rent only. Monthly fees and the deposit are extra. Ask for your list, and we'll send the names and floor plans.
Nothing here matches all of that this week. Tell us what you want and we'll look for buildings that fit.
Why our prices are lower than what the community quotes
When a community gives free rent, we spread it over the whole lease and show what you pay a month on average. The community quotes the full rent, and many take the free rent off your first months. You pay the same total either way. Our way lets you compare one deal with another. Fees and the deposit are extra.
See all the numbers: prices by size, newer vs. older, week by week
Prices by size
"Middle half" is the range half the places here start in. A price under it beats about 3 in 4 places.
| Size | Typical | Cheapest | Middle half | Per sq ft | Since November 1 | Places open |
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| Studio | $1,369 | $808 | n/a | $2.55 | no change | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,152 | $774 | $965 to $1,382 | $1.70 | down $21 | 20 |
| 2 bed | $1,461 | $951 | $1,245 to $2,157 | $1.49 | down $36 | 20 |
| 3 bed | $2,125 | $1,500 | $1,725 to $3,250 | $1.72 | up $63 | 12 |
Newer vs. older buildings
Newer means built or redone since 2015. Middle means mostly 1995 to 2014. Older means built before 1995. Prices are for a 1 bedroom. How we sort them
| Buildings | Typical 1 bed | With a special | Usual weeks free | Per sq ft | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newer (Class A) | $1,775 | 20% | n/a | $2.23 | 5 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,196 | 43% | n/a | $1.44 | 7 |
| Older (Class C) | $970 | 29% | n/a | $1.45 | 7 |
Prices week by week
The typical price from each weekly check since Oct 28. A line heading down means prices here are easing.
Each place's price is its lowest listed available apartment of that size, after any firm free rent and before fees. We leave out income restricted, tax credit, 55+ and student housing. Prices can change any day, so get the final price in writing from the building before you apply.
Areas we cover inside North Irving
MacArthur BoulevardMacArthur Boulevard runs north from SH-183 through Las Colinas and up to Valley Ranch and Coppell.
Gated garden apartments line long stretches of it, and DFW Airport is roughly fifteen minutes away.
Story RoadStory Road cuts through the middle of Irving, from south Irving up toward SH-183 and beyond.
Older garden apartments and houses sit along its northern half, near Airport Freeway.
Esters RoadEsters Road runs along north Irving's west side, near the east edge of DFW Airport.
Apartment communities and offices sit along it, and SH-114 and SH-161 are a short drive.
Belt Line RoadBelt Line Road crosses north Irving from north to south, running from SH-183 up into Valley Ranch and Coppell.
Garden apartments and shopping line it, and LBJ Freeway is the main highway at its north end.
Walnut Hill LaneWalnut Hill Lane crosses north Irving east to west near Las Colinas.
Garden apartments and gated communities sit along it, with O'Connor and MacArthur boulevards close by.
Valley RanchValley Ranch sits in Irving's northern tip between the Elm Fork of the Trinity and Coppell, with canals, trails and parks.
Garden apartments from the 1980s and 1990s fill much of it, and I-635 and SH-114 are both close.
North Irving Apartments With Garages Along MacArthur
- We ask whether each garage is included or billed monthly, since leases here go both ways
- We look for units for day sleepers away from the pool equipment and breezeway foot traffic
- We remind you to listen for flight noise at two times of day at the MacArthur addresses you like
Minutes to DFW, the Orange Line and the Flight Paths
The corridor follows MacArthur Boulevard from SH-183 north toward SH-114 and the Coppell line, with Valley Ranch on its northeast side. DFW's Terminal A and the employee lots are a short drive west, which is the main draw for anyone working at the airport.
The Orange Line stops at Belt Line Station and DFW Airport Terminal A. Irving is part of DART, so the buses here are a real way around rush hour on SH-114 and I-35E. SH-183 runs the south edge and I-635 the north, both west to the airport's entrances. Lake Carolyn and the Toyota Music Factory are a few minutes east.
Planes switch runways with the wind, so on a busy afternoon a building two miles from the field can be louder than one a mile away. Listen at the address at two different hours before you sign.
Garages, Pets and Quiet for Day Sleepers
Most buildings here are older gated garden communities with covered parking. Plenty have attached garages, and those lease quickly. Ask in writing whether the garage is part of the base rent or a separate monthly charge. It varies enough between buildings to change which one is cheaper.
The large management companies along MacArthur have set rules, but their income bar is lower than at the newer, pricier communities in Las Colinas and along SH-114. Most take pets, with breed rules, weight limits and monthly pet rent that differ by property.
Sleep days after a night shift? Ask how close the unit is to the pool equipment and the breezeways. Maintenance work and foot traffic keep their own hours.
Living in North Irving
North Irving runs up MacArthur Boulevard into Valley Ranch. It's close to DFW Airport and Las Colinas, with canals, a long river trail and one big shopping center for errands.
- Highways, the airport and Las Colinas
- Canals, trails and the river
- One stop errands
- Landmarks and shows in Las Colinas
- What we tell renters here
Highways, the airport and Las Colinas
From the center of the area at 8am, our times run about 18 minutes to DFW Airport, 20 to the Medical District, 25 to Downtown and 27 to Legacy West. SH-161, the Bush Turnpike, meets I-635 near Valley Ranch, so the north end reaches Coppell and Grapevine fast. Orange Line trains serve Las Colinas at the Urban Center and the convention center.
Irving Convention Center station
Take the Orange Line here for shows at the convention center or the music venue next door, and skip event parking.
- Event nights
- Train rides
Canals, trails and the river
Valley Ranch was built around canals with walking paths that double as flood control. Cimarron Park, the main city park there, has a gym, tennis courts and a pool. The Campion Trail starts at Sam Houston Trail Park in Valley Ranch and follows the Elm Fork of the Trinity south toward Las Colinas. The north section alone runs about 7 miles. Down in Las Colinas, Lake Carolyn and the Mandalay Canal walk have kayaks and pedal boats.
Campion Trail
Park at Sam Houston Trail Park and ride south along the river on a weekend morning before it heats up.
- Long bike rides
- River views
Lake Carolyn
Rent a kayak or pedal boat on a calm weekend afternoon, then walk the canal paths for dinner.
- Kayak rentals
- Waterfront walks
One stop errands
MacArthur Park, at MacArthur Boulevard and I-635, is the big shopping center for the north end, with easy reach from SH-114 and the Bush Turnpike. Target and Kroger are the big stores, and TJ Maxx, Ross, Michaels, Ulta and Office Depot share the same lot. One stop covers groceries and most errands.
MacArthur Park
Do groceries and Target in one stop; weekday mornings beat the Saturday rush in the big lot.
- Weekly groceries
- Saturday errands
Landmarks and shows in Las Colinas
The Mustangs of Las Colinas, nine bronze wild horses running through water at Williams Square, are a short drive south. They're among the largest horse sculptures in the world. The Irving Convention Center, next to its own Orange Line stop, hosts concerts, conferences and trade shows through the year.
Mustangs of Las Colinas
Stop by with visiting friends to see nine bronze horses charge through the fountain; mornings are quiet and the light is good.
- Visiting guests
- Photo stops
What we tell renters here
The Campion Trail sits in the Elm Fork floodplain, so parts of it close after heavy rain; check before a long ride. If you work at the airport, try the drive at your shift hour, since early morning and late night times run shorter than our 8am numbers.
North Irving questions
What kind of apartments are in North Irving?
Mostly older gated garden communities along MacArthur Boulevard, Story Road and Esters Road, with covered parking and many attached garages. Newer, pricier buildings sit along SH-114 toward Coppell. Along MacArthur, the median one bedroom, with specials spread out, is $1,152 right now.
Is the garage included in the rent?
Sometimes. Some buildings include it in the rent and others bill it monthly, and it can even change from unit to unit. Get it in writing and add it to your monthly total.
How loud is the airplane noise in North Irving?
It changes with the address and the runways in use. Visit twice, once at a busy departure hour, before you commit.
Do MacArthur corridor buildings take low credit scores?
Often. The older MacArthur communities have set rules but a lower income bar than the newer buildings, so steady income goes a long way. Our low credit page covers your options.
How far is North Irving from the DFW employee lots?
A short drive from most MacArthur addresses. Time it from the unit to your own lot at your shift start, since early morning runs differ from rush hour.
Does DART serve North Irving?
Yes, through the Orange Line at Belt Line and DFW Airport Terminal A, plus Irving's bus routes. Time the walk to the station first.
Which school district serves North Irving?
Mostly Irving ISD, with the north edge in Coppell ISD and some addresses in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Check the address with the district.
Is there an apartment locator near North Irving?
Yes. Along MacArthur we ask about what listings skip: whether the garage costs extra, how each manager weighs credit, and which units are quiet enough to sleep days after an airport shift.
Near North Irving
Las Colinas and the rest of Irving are next door, and Northwest Dallas and Love Field lie east along TX-183 and TX-114.
Looking in North Irving?
Tell us your shift hours, budget and whether you need a garage, and we'll send North Irving places that fit.
renting with low credit · garage and pet fees counted · moving here for an airport job
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