Oak Cliff Dallas Apartment Locator: Bishop Arts to Hampton Road, Pocket by Pocket
Free help from your Oak Cliff Dallas apartment locator: we checked 27 places this week, from $849 a month after free rent. Oak Cliff is a big, hilly part of Dallas south of the Trinity, and its pockets rent at very different levels. Bishop Arts and Kessler cost the most. Wynnewood and Elmwood sit in the middle with plenty of older garden complexes, and the Hampton and Illinois corridor costs the least and is the most open to a credit issue. Newer midrise buildings on Fort Worth Avenue look back at the downtown skyline.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $1,285/mo
- Places with homes available
- 27
- With a special
- 41%
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Oak Cliff apartments by size this week
We checked 27 places in Oak Cliff 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 Oak Cliff
Price by building age, after free rent
For a studio here, newer buildings cost about $51 a month less than middle age ones. Newer doesn't have to mean pricier.
On a 1 bedroom here, middle age buildings run about $231 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 2 bedroom here, older buildings run about $846 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
On a 3 bedroom here, older buildings run about $1,133 a month less than newer ones. If price matters most, start with them.
41%
of places here have a move-in special
Firm free rent offers here give about 4 weeks.
+$43
typical studio since November 1
Prices here went up. When you find a deal you like, ask us how long it lasts.
8
brand new or still opening
3 have a special now. New buildings often run the biggest deals as they fill up.
Renting a house or an apartment in Oak Cliff?
A 2 bedroom house here runs about $134 a month less than a 2 bedroom apartment, even after the apartment's free rent.
A 3 bedroom house here runs about $150 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 Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX in the past 12 months. Apartment prices: our check of 27 communities this week, after free rent and before fees.
Our picks in Oak Cliff
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 / 71 Bedroom from $1,208/moOur takeThe rooftop pool has a great skyline view, and the homes have a clean, modern look close to the area's shops and food.Get the name →
1 / 3Studio from $1,115/mo6 weeks free on studiosOur takeA brand new build near Bishop Arts with easy parking, which is hard to find in this part of town.Get the name →
1 / 41 Bedroom from $1,433/moOur takeWalk to Bishop Arts shops and food but sleep a bit away from the noise; ask about parking if you have two cars.Get the name →
Find your best deal in Oak Cliff
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
$250 below similar 1 bedrooms here
Half off 2 months rent if moved in by November 16th + waived app &…
$849
/mo
1 bed · 544 sq ft · $1.56 per sq ft
Class C · Built 1963 · 4+ stars on Google
13 homes available this week
Get the name and floor plan
1 / 8$171 below similar studios here
Studio · 377 sq ft · $2.41 per sq ft
Class B · Built 1964, renovated recently · 3.5+ stars on Google
27 homes available this week
Up to 8 weeks free off base rent on select units
$909/moGet the name
1 / 8$128 below similar 2 bedrooms here
2 bed · 926 sq ft · $2.02 per sq ft
Class A · Built 2018 · 4+ stars on Google
Up $181 since November 1 · 9 homes available this week
6 weeks free if moved in by November 28th on some homes
$1,867/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 | $1,174 | $909 | $1,111 to $1,220 | $2.21 | up $43 | 12 |
| 1 bed | $1,285 | $849 | $1,173 to $1,412 | $2.02 | up $15 | 24 |
| 2 bed | $1,884 | $1,149 | $1,406 to $2,009 | $1.78 | down $15 | 22 |
| 3 bed | $1,850 | $1,140 | $1,621 to $2,316 | $1.48 | no change | 8 |
| 4 bed | n/a | $3,595 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 |
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 |
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| Newer (Class A) | $1,395 | 29% | n/a | $2.03 | 17 |
| Middle (Class B) | $1,164 | 63% | 4 weeks | $1.60 | 8 |
| Older (Class C) | n/a | 50% | n/a | $1.43 | 2 |
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 Oak Cliff
Bishop ArtsBishop Arts is the few blocks of shops and restaurants around Bishop Avenue and Davis Street in north Oak Cliff.
Midsize apartment buildings and renovated fourplexes sit nearby. The Dallas Streetcar runs from here to Union Station, and weekend parking gets tight.
KesslerKessler Park sits on the hills above the Trinity River in north Oak Cliff, along Kessler Parkway and Coombs Creek.
Older homes line its winding streets. Rentals are mostly houses and a few duplexes, and Fort Worth Avenue and I-30 are just north.
WynnewoodWynnewood is the postwar neighborhood around Illinois Avenue and Zang Boulevard.
The Wynnewood Village shopping center sits on that corner, with the ranch houses of Wynnewood North just above it. Older complexes, duplexes and houses share the rentals, with I-35E close by to the east.
ElmwoodElmwood is in central Oak Cliff around the Elmwood Parkway greenbelt, which follows Cedar Creek and Rugged Branch, with a trail south to Kiest Park.
Older small houses make up most of it, and the shops along Edgefield Avenue are on its south side.
Winnetka HeightsWinnetka Heights is a historic district bounded roughly by Davis Street, 12th Street, Rosemont Avenue and Willomet Avenue, just west of Bishop Arts.
Craftsman and Prairie style houses fill it, and garage apartments and duplexes turn up among the rentals.
Stevens ParkStevens Park is the neighborhood around Stevens Park Golf Course and Coombs Creek, west of Kessler, with older homes on large lots.
Rentals are scarce and mostly houses, and Colorado Boulevard and Hampton Road connect it to Bishop Arts and I-30.
Fort Worth AvenueFort Worth Avenue runs through north Oak Cliff next to I-30.
Several midsize apartment buildings have gone up on the bluff here, with views of the downtown skyline. Older motels and small businesses remain along parts of it.
Hampton-IllinoisWhere Hampton Road crosses Illinois Avenue in the south central part of Oak Cliff, the housing shifts to older garden complexes, duplexes and small houses.
Kiest Park is a short drive south, and Hampton is the main route north to I-30 and Bishop Arts.
Oak Cliff Apartments, One Pocket at a Time
- We suggest the pocket that fits your rent, since Bishop Arts and Hampton Road can be hundreds of dollars apart
- Complexes along Hampton, Illinois and Polk that often approve with conditions
- We ask about window units and missing laundry in older buildings and add them in before you compare
- We ask what could be built next door to the skyline views on the ridge streets
Train, Streetcar or Car: Getting Around Oak Cliff
From the Hampton and Illinois corridor, I-35E is the road to Downtown. From the northern pockets, Fort Worth Avenue leads to I-30, and Trinity Groves and the Design District are a short drive north across the river.
Two DART lines serve different parts of Oak Cliff. The Red Line stops at Dallas Zoo, Tyler/Vernon and Hampton in the north and center; the Blue Line covers the south and east with Morrell, Illinois and Kiest. They share 8th & Corinth on the east edge. The Dallas Streetcar is a separate line from Bishop Arts to Union Station, a real way to Downtown if you rent near the Bishop Arts blocks.
Most Oak Cliff addresses still call for a car. The area is large and hilly, and many blocks are a long walk from any station. Pick the pocket that fits your commute first.
Four Price Levels from Bishop Arts to Hampton
Bishop Arts and Kessler rent near luxury prices, with few open units. Older fourplexes cluster around Bishop Arts and Winnetka Heights. Newer buildings sit closer to the shops and along Fort Worth Avenue, where prices land between Wynnewood and Bishop Arts.
Wynnewood and Elmwood form the middle: older garden complexes with steady prices and more room for the money. The Hampton and Illinois corridor, with complexes along Illinois, Hampton and Polk, is the cheapest part of Oak Cliff and the most flexible about credit and rental history.
Across the whole area, older buildings often cool with window units and have no laundry on site, so ask before comparing rents. Some ridge streets have real skyline views and charge more for them. Ask which way the unit faces and what's allowed on the lot next door.
Oak Cliff, from the zoo to Jefferson Boulevard
Oak Cliff is a large, hilly part of Dallas south of the Trinity, with old parks, the Dallas Zoo and historic theaters. Some blocks sit near rail, but most daily life still runs on a car.
- Two rail lines and I-35E
- Old parks and wild trails
- Where Oak Cliff eats
- Groceries and the big shopping center
- Zoo days, old theaters and a summer film fest
- What we tell renters looking in Oak Cliff
Two rail lines and I-35E
Tyler/Vernon, Hampton and Dallas Zoo stations sit on the Red Line in north and central Oak Cliff, and Blue Line trains cover the southern and eastern stops. The Dallas Streetcar links Bishop Arts with Union Station downtown. Driving at 8am, Downtown Dallas is about 16 minutes from the middle of Oak Cliff by our timing, the Medical District 22, DFW Airport 34 and Legacy West 47. I-35E is the main road north.
Dallas Zoo Station
Hop off here for a zoo day with no parking fee, or ride on to downtown.
- Zoo trips
- Train to downtown
Tyler/Vernon Station
Ride the Red Line downtown from north Oak Cliff and skip the I-35E traffic on weekday mornings.
- Train to downtown
- Car free commutes
Old parks and wild trails
Kiest Park in south Oak Cliff has wooded trails and ball fields, and Lake Cliff Park circles a small lake near Zang Boulevard. Kidd Springs Park adds a pond in north Oak Cliff. The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, run by the Texas Land Conservancy, has miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Twelve Hills Nature Center is a smaller preserve close by.
Lake Cliff Park
Stroll the paths around the water at sunset, a short trip from north Oak Cliff.
- Sunset strolls
- Lakeside picnics
Kidd Springs Park
Bring a book to the pond on a quiet afternoon in north Oak Cliff.
- Quiet afternoons
- Pond walks
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
Hike or ride the rocky trails on a dry weekend morning, and check the trail status page after rain.
- Mountain biking
- Trail hikes
Kiest Park
Walk the wooded paths on a cool morning, or catch a weekend game on the ball fields.
- Wooded walks
- Weekend games
Where Oak Cliff eats
West Jefferson Boulevard, Davis Street and the Bishop Arts blocks have most of Oak Cliff's restaurants. Norma's Cafe is the classic diner, Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ is the barbecue stop, and Eno's Pizza Tavern and Paradiso fill up near Bishop Arts on weekend nights. El Ranchito, La Calle Doce and Taqueria El Si Hay cover Mexican food from sit down dinners to a quick taco.
West Jefferson Boulevard
Drive or ride down for Mexican food, shops and a movie at the old theater on the same strip.
- Mexican dinners
- Movie nights
Norma's Cafe
Go for a big diner breakfast or a late lunch; weekend mornings get busy, so come early.
- Diner breakfast
- Late lunches
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ
Order barbecue at the counter for lunch, and get there early on Saturday before the line builds.
- Saturday barbecue
- Bringing guests
El Ranchito
A pick for a sit down Mexican dinner with a group on a weekend night.
- Group dinners
- Weekend nights
Eno's Pizza Tavern
Share a pizza and a drink near Bishop Arts on a weeknight, when tables are easier to get.
- Pizza nights
- Casual dinners
Groceries and the big shopping center
Wynnewood Village is the big shopping center on the central side, with groceries and errands in one stop. Tom Thumb, ALDI, Fiesta Mart, Jerry's Supermarket and El Rio Grande Latin Market all sit within about 2.5 miles of the middle of Oak Cliff. Sprouts Farmers Market is a little farther out. You can mix one big store with a Latin market for produce.
Wynnewood Village
Knock out groceries, errands and a quick meal in one lot in central Oak Cliff.
- Weekly errands
- Grocery runs
El Rio Grande Latin Market
Pick up fresh tortillas, produce and Latin American groceries; weekday mornings are calmer.
- Fresh produce
- Latin staples
Zoo days, old theaters and a summer film fest
The Dallas Zoo has its own Red Line stop, so a Saturday there needs no parking. The Texas Theatre on West Jefferson Boulevard shows films and hosts the Oak Cliff Film Festival each summer. The Kessler Theater hosts concerts, and plays run at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center a few blocks from the restaurants.
Dallas Zoo
Go at opening on a weekday morning, before the heat and the crowds, and ride the train in.
- Zoo days
- Morning outings
Texas Theatre
Catch an old favorite or an indie film on a weeknight, and come back for the film festival in summer.
- Movie nights
- Film festival
The Kessler Theater
Check the calendar for a concert on a weekend night and grab dinner nearby first.
- Live music
- Concert nights
What we tell renters looking in Oak Cliff
The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve closes its trails when they're wet, so check the trail status page before you drive over after a storm. Film festival week and weekend nights near the Texas Theatre and Bishop Arts mean full street parking, so a home a few blocks away is quieter. Taking the train? The Dallas Streetcar isn't a DART line, so check which one your address is close to.
Oak Cliff questions
Which part of Oak Cliff fits my budget?
Bishop Arts and Kessler cost the most, Wynnewood and Elmwood sit in the middle, the Hampton and Illinois corridor is the most affordable, and the Fort Worth Avenue midrises land in between. Start with the pocket, not an average for all of Oak Cliff. A typical Oak Cliff one bedroom asks $1,285 this week, and the cheapest open one runs $849 once free weeks are spread out.
Can I ride a train Downtown from Oak Cliff?
From parts of it. The Red Line serves Dallas Zoo, Tyler/Vernon and Hampton, the Blue Line serves Morrell, Illinois and Kiest, and the Dallas Streetcar runs from Bishop Arts to Union Station. Check the walk from the exact address.
Which school district serves Oak Cliff?
Dallas ISD serves Oak Cliff. School zones are drawn street by street, so run the exact address through the district's boundary tool.
Do any Oak Cliff apartments look at the downtown skyline?
Yes, on several ridge streets and along Fort Worth Avenue. Those views add to the rent. Check which way the windows face and what can be built on the lot next door.
Is there an apartment locator near Oak Cliff?
Yes. We cover every pocket, from the fourplexes near Bishop Arts to the complexes on Hampton and Illinois. If you have a past eviction or a low score, we'll point you to managers who still review files in person.
Looking in Oak Cliff?
Tell us which Oak Cliff pocket caught your eye, or let us suggest one from your budget and commute. For more, read about approval with conditions, older building costs and rents by area.
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