Apartments in North Dallas, TX

North Dallas is less a single neighborhood than a long stretch of the city. It runs from Northwest Highway up to the LBJ Freeway, with the Dallas North Tollway and Central Expressway framing the sides. Inside that box sit Preston Hollow, the Galleria area, Far North Dallas, and a string of pockets along Preston Road. Most of it is single-family and tree-lined, with apartments clustered along the main corridors.

The pull here is a mix of polish and convenience. Shopping at the Galleria and Preston Center, short hops to the office parks on the Tollway, and a central position that reaches most of the metro fast. Renters skew toward professionals, healthcare workers near Medical City, and families who want a strong address without leaving the city.

If you’re after apartments in North Dallas TX, you’re trading the bar-walk lifestyle for space, retail, and a quick drive to work. Rents sit above the eastern neighborhoods but under Uptown. Addison is right above the line, Richardson runs to the northeast, and Northeast Dallas picks up east of Central.

Where Is North Dallas?

Draw a box bounded by Northwest Highway at the bottom, the LBJ Freeway up top, the Dallas North Tollway on the west, and US-75 on the east. That is the common read on North Dallas, though plenty of people stretch it north into Far North Dallas toward Addison and Richardson. Preston Hollow sits in the lower middle. The Galleria marks the northwest corner near the Tollway and LBJ, and NorthPark Center sits just south at Preston and Central.

Comparing this side against the rest of town? The Dallas Neighborhoods page covers each one.

Is North Dallas the Right Address For You?

This corner tends to click for renters who check a few of these boxes:
Being ten minutes from the Galleria and NorthPark counts as a real perk
Your commute points toward the Tollway office parks or Medical City, not Downtown
You’d rather have square footage and a quiet street than a walkable bar scene
A polished, established address matters more than the lowest rent in town

Torn between a few areas? Skim the 5 most popular Dallas neighborhoods for renters before you tour.

Why Live in North Dallas?

Shopping at the Galleria and Preston Center

Few parts of the city shop like this one. Galleria Dallas anchors the north end with an indoor ice rink and three levels of stores. Preston Center and Preston-Royal handle the everyday runs, from grocery trips to dinner out. NorthPark Center sits a few minutes south, pairing high-end retail with one of the most respected art collections in the country.

Tollway Access and the Job Corridors

The Dallas North Tollway and Central Expressway both run the length of North Dallas, which is the main reason renters put up with the rent. Office parks line the Tollway from the LBJ Freeway north toward Addison. Medical City Dallas sits on Forest Lane and pulls a steady stream of healthcare workers. Downtown is fifteen to twenty minutes south outside of rush hour, and Love Field is a short drive west for anyone who flies often.

An Established, Upscale Address

The eastern edge brushes up against Preston Hollow, one of the wealthier neighborhoods in Dallas. Apartments nearby borrow some of that polish, with kept-up lawns and quiet streets. The whole area reads settled rather than trendy, which is the point for renters who want a strong address and have aged out of the nightlife districts.

Mature Streets and Everyday Space

Step off Preston Road or the Tollway and the traffic falls away fast. Oak trees, wide setbacks, and 1960s ranch blocks define most of the interior, with newer mid-rises filling in along the corridors. White Rock Creek threads through the eastern side, and a few communities back onto its trail. You get more room here than the same rent buys closer to the core.

North Dallas Demographics at a Glance:

Population: 39,858
Median age: 45
Median household income: $110,956
Family households: 53%
Figures reflect the North Dallas core around Preston Hollow and the Galleria (ZIPs 75225, 75230, 75251)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

A Few of Our Favorite Places in North Dallas:

Food & Drink

Mi Cocina
R+D Kitchen
Hillstone
il Bracco

Art and Culture

NorthPark Center
Galleria Dallas

Attractions in North Dallas

Preston Center
Preston-Royal Shopping Center

Nightlife

CRAFT Restaurant and Beer Market
Hudson House
Sevy’s Grill

Parks & Recreation

Fretz Park
Northaven Trail
White Rock Creek Trail

FEATURED NORTH DALLAS APARTMENTS

Finding Apartments in North Dallas

Most of North Dallas is houses, so the rentals concentrate along Preston Road, the Tollway, the Galleria, and Forest Lane. North Dallas apartments run from dated garden complexes with low rents to sleek mid-rises near the office corridors. A one-bedroom averages roughly $1,400 to $1,500 for about 750 square feet, with two-bedrooms closer to $1,900 to $2,200. You pay more than the east side, but less than Uptown for the same space.

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Apartments in North Dallas FAQs

Is North Dallas a good place to live?

For renters who want polish and convenience over a nightlife scene, it’s a strong fit. You’re close to top-tier shopping, major job corridors, and good schools in parts, with mature, quiet streets once you’re off the main roads. The trade is higher rent than the east side and a car-first layout.

Where is North Dallas located?

It runs north of Northwest Highway and south of the LBJ Freeway, between the Dallas North Tollway and US-75. Preston Hollow sits in the middle, the Galleria marks the northwest corner, and Far North Dallas extends past LBJ toward Addison and Richardson.

What is the average rent in North Dallas?

One-bedrooms average about $1,400 to $1,500 for roughly 750 square feet, and two-bedrooms run closer to $1,900 to $2,200. Rent climbs near Preston Hollow and the Galleria and eases along the older corridors. A locator will pin down current pricing faster than the listing sites.

Are there apartments near the Galleria?

Plenty. The blocks around Galleria Dallas and the Tollway hold some of the area’s densest apartment stock, from older mid-rises to newer builds aimed at professionals working the office parks. It’s one of the more walkable pockets in an otherwise drive-everywhere part of town.

What neighborhoods are in North Dallas?

The big names are Preston Hollow, Prestonwood, the Galleria area, and Far North Dallas, plus smaller pockets like Northwood Hills and the stretch along Forest Lane. Prices and housing age shift block to block, which is why two complexes a mile apart can feel nothing alike.

How far is North Dallas from Downtown?

Fifteen to twenty minutes by car off-peak, usually down the Dallas North Tollway or Central Expressway, longer in rush hour. For many renters the bigger draw is the short hop to the Tollway office parks, Medical City, and Love Field rather than the Downtown run.

What school district serves North Dallas?

Most of it falls under Dallas ISD, with Richardson ISD covering the far northern reaches. Schools vary widely by address, and many families also weigh the area’s well-known private schools. Confirm the zoning for any specific building before you commit.

Is North Dallas good for professionals or families?

Both, which is part of the appeal. Professionals get quick access to the Tollway corridors and Medical City. Families get space, established streets, and school options. The area draws a steady mix of young professionals, healthcare workers, and households trading suburban sprawl for a more central address.

How do I find an apartment in North Dallas?

Dallas Apartment Locators works the whole North Dallas corridor, from Preston Hollow to the Galleria and Far North Dallas. The service is free for renters. We’ll send a shortlist of what’s open now, with real pricing and any current specials. Start with a free custom apartment list.

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