South Irving Apartment Locator: Older Garden Homes Near Heritage Crossing
Our South Irving apartment locator team checked 4 places this week, and 3 of them have specials. Prices start at $774 a month after free rent. South Irving is the city's older core, south of TX-183 along Story Road, Rock Island and Irving Boulevard. Most rentals are garden communities from the 1960s to the 1980s, plus duplexes and small houses, all priced under North Irving and Las Colinas. A few renovated 1980s and 1990s buildings rent for about the same, and the TRE stops at Heritage Crossing.
- Typical 1 bedroom
- $914/mo
- Places with homes available
- 4
- With a special
- 75%
- Our help costs you
- $0
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South Irving apartments by size this week
We checked 4 places in and near South 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 South Irving
75%
of places here have a move-in special
Most cover only some homes. Ask us which ones, and we'll look it up.
Find your best deal in South Irving
Pick what you want. We compare each deal with buildings like it here: same size, about the same age.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | n/a | $808 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 |
| 1 bed | $914 | $774 | $854 to $990 | $1.54 | no change | 4 |
| 2 bed | $1,258 | $951 | $1,153 to $1,336 | $1.49 | no change | 4 |
| 3 bed | n/a | $1,543 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 |
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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| Middle (Class B) | n/a | 100% | n/a | $1.82 | 1 |
| Older (Class C) | $880 | 67% | n/a | $1.45 | 3 |
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 in and around South Irving
Heritage DistrictThe Heritage District is Irving's original downtown around Main Street and Irving Boulevard.
The Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing TRE station puts you a train ride from Dallas and Fort Worth, and older houses and newer apartments sit nearby.
Story RoadStory Road runs north and south through south Irving, past older garden apartments, duplexes and shopping near Shady Grove Road.
It connects up to SH-183 and down toward the West Irving area.
Rock IslandRock Island Road runs east and west across south Irving near the Trinity River and the West Irving TRE station.
A bike and pedestrian trail runs along it, and older apartments and small houses line its blocks.
Irving BoulevardIrving Boulevard (SH-356) runs east and west through south Irving toward Dallas.
Older apartments, industrial land and small businesses line it, and it's a direct route toward Stemmons Freeway (I-35E).
Lee ParkLee Park is a city park with a pool and recreation center on Pamela Drive.
The streets around it are older houses and small rentals, a short drive from SH-183.
Heritage ParkHeritage Park is the small city park on Main Street in the Heritage District, Irving's old downtown.
Older houses, duplexes and newer apartments sit nearby, close to the TRE station.
South Irving Apartments in the City's Older Core
- Flat monthly water and gas charges at buildings on one meter, priced in before you compare
- The renovated 1980s and 1990s buildings that rent like older ones, which most searches skip
- Ground floor units and elevators noted, since many buildings here have stairs and no elevator
TRE at Heritage Crossing, SH-183 and the buses
Irving Boulevard, Story Road and Rock Island are the main streets of the old core, which runs from Story Road east past the Heritage District toward the Trinity River bottoms. SH-183, the Airport Freeway, carries most drives to DFW Airport and east into Dallas, where it meets I-35E.
The Trinity Railway Express stops at Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing, east to Downtown Dallas and west to CentrePort/DFW Airport and Fort Worth, with regular trains Monday through Saturday. Irving is part of DART, so buses help too (getting by with one car works here).
1960s to 1980s buildings and the costs inside them
Most of what rents was built from the 1960s to the 1980s: garden communities on Story Road, Rock Island and Irving Boulevard, with duplexes and small houses on the same blocks. Rent per square foot is below North Irving and far below Las Colinas. A handful of renovated 1980s and 1990s buildings come in at nearly the same rents.
Many older buildings meter water and gas for the whole building and bill each home a set amount. We ask for that number, and whether it rises in summer, before we compare a building that includes utilities with one that doesn't.
Shared laundry rooms are the norm, and many buildings are two or three stories with no elevator and few ground floor units. Tell us early if stairs are a problem.
A week in South Irving
South Irving is the city's older side, with a small historic Main Street, a commuter train stop and plenty of neighborhood parks. It has a long list of Mexican and Central American kitchens too. Most errands are a short drive.
- The TRE, SH-183 and the airport run
- Neighborhood parks with room to play
- Grilled chicken, diners and old Irving favorites
- Grocery stops on the south side
- Main Street history and a museum you can touch
- What we tell South Irving renters
The TRE, SH-183 and the airport run
The Trinity Railway Express stops at Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing, so a train can take you east to Dallas or west toward Fort Worth. By car, our 8am drive times put DFW Airport and the Medical District each about 19 minutes away, Downtown 25 and Legacy West 36. SH-183 and Loop 12 are the main roads out, and Irving Boulevard runs straight east toward Dallas.
Irving Boulevard
The straight run east toward Dallas, lined with shops and older buildings, and a free route when the highways back up.
- Drives to Dallas
- Errand runs
Neighborhood parks with room to play
City parks are spread all across South Irving. Fritz Park has a disc golf course, Senter Park sits a short drive from the middle of the area, and Lively Pointe has a skate park. Shady Grove Trail Park, close to Shady Grove Road, is a small trail park for a short walk. Southwest Park and Running Bear Park add more green space farther out.
Fritz Park
Play a round of disc golf on a cool morning; bring your own discs and plan about an hour.
- Disc golf
- Weekend mornings
Shady Grove Trail Park
The trail park closest to many homes here, good for a short walk after dinner.
- Evening walks
- Short loops
Lively Pointe Skate Park
Bring a board or a bike to the city skate park on a cool evening or a weekend afternoon.
- Skateboard sessions
- Bike tricks
Grilled chicken, diners and old Irving favorites
Food here runs along Irving Boulevard, Story Road and Shady Grove Road in strip centers and stand alone spots. Mexican, Salvadoran and Honduran kitchens are the biggest group, and a couple of old Irving names still draw a lunch crowd. A cheap, filling meal is never far.
Pollo Regio
Pick up a whole grilled chicken with tortillas and salsa for a cheap dinner at home, steps from the middle of the area.
- Takeout dinners
- Feeding a group
Mama's Daughters' Diner
A home cooking diner for chicken fried steak, plate lunches and pie; go early at lunch on weekdays.
- Plate lunches
- Weekend breakfast
Angelo's Spaghetti & Pizza House
An old school Irving spot for spaghetti and pizza when you want an easy dinner out.
- Pizza night
- Easy dinners
Villa's Grill Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian grilled meats carved at the table, a good pick for a birthday or a big night out.
- Birthday dinners
- Big appetites
Grocery stops on the south side
Fiesta Mart, ALDI, Albertsons and La Michoacana Supermarket are each two miles or less from the heart of South Irving, which keeps the grocery trip quick. Irvingate Shopping Center and Shady Grove Plaza cover smaller shops and quick errands.
La Michoacana Supermarket
A Mexican supermarket for produce, meat and baked goods, about a mile from the heart of South Irving.
- Weekly groceries
- Meat counter runs
Main Street history and a museum you can touch
The Irving Archives and Museum fills the old Central Library on Irving Boulevard, with exhibits you can touch on the city's story and a Smithsonian Spark!Lab. Heritage Park on Main Street keeps Irving's first water tower, a windmill and the 1887 Caster Cabin. Each September, a yearly street festival fills Heritage Park and the Main Street blocks around it.
Irving Archives and Museum
Spend a rainy afternoon on the city's history and the Spark!Lab, where you can build and test things; there's a small ticket price.
- Rainy day plans
- Local history
What we tell South Irving renters
Parts of South Irving sit near the Trinity River and Rock Island Road, where low ground can take on water in big storms. Look up the flood zone for the exact address. If you work at DFW Airport or in the Medical District, our 8am drive times are about the same, roughly 19 minutes each, so either job works from here.
South Irving questions
How do South Irving rents compare with the rest of Irving?
They're among the lowest in the city, well under North Irving and far under Las Colinas. The renovated 1980s and 1990s buildings rent close to the older ones, so they're worth asking about. For scale, a typical one bedroom across Irving runs $1,196 this week.
How are utilities billed in South Irving's older buildings?
Often through a shared building meter, with a set charge written into the lease. We ask for the charge in writing and add it to the rent before we compare.
Do South Irving apartments have washers and dryers?
Usually not. A shared laundry room is standard in the older garden communities, and hookups inside the unit are the exception at these rents.
Will a South Irving building approve me with credit problems?
Often. A low score here usually means a bigger deposit, not a no. Income still decides most applications.
How big a deposit do South Irving buildings ask for?
That varies by building. A low score or a rough rental history usually raises it, sometimes to a month's rent or more.
Are there elevators or ground floor units?
Few elevators. Many garden communities here are two or three stories, and ground floor units go first, so tell us up front if you need one.
Can I ride the train from South Irving?
Yes. The TRE stops at Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing, east to Downtown Dallas and west to Fort Worth, and Irving's DART buses cover the area. Time the walk to the station from the building.
Is there an apartment locator near South Irving?
Yes. Along Story Road and Irving Boulevard we compare buildings by what changes the real cost: flat utility charges, laundry, stairs and how much deposit each one asks after a credit problem.
Near South Irving
North Irving and the rest of Irving lie across TX-183, and West Dallas and Trinity Groves are a short run east past the river.
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