Apartments for Rent in Garland, TX - 211 Rentals available

Come on down to Garland!

Located just 21 miles northeast of Dallas and 47 miles from Fort Worth, Garland was named one of Money magazine's “Top 100 Places to Live”. The city's low cost of living, reasonable childcare costs, and strong educational system also earned it recognition as the Best City for Working Parents.

With a size of 57 square miles, Garland is about the same size as Plano, but only 15% as big as Dallas.

The weather in Garland is about what you'd expect from a Texas city: hot.

July and August regularly see highs of 95ºF and above, while the winter months from December to February average a much milder 57ºF. And snow? Forget about it!

Garland has around 228 sunny days a year, with plenty of big Texas thunderstorms in between.

Garland was named the 15^th best city in the entire U.S. for saving money, which is definitely impressive considering how close it is to Dallas.

Basic utilities for a 915 square-foot apartment cost an average of $143 per month, which is just below the national average.

The commute to Dallas can be on the lengthy side during rush hour, but the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail line makes it easier. Just park your car at the DART station and hitch a ride into town on the Blue Line. You can get a full-day pass for just $5.

A cup of Cappuccino for the ride to work will set you back around $3.65 on average. And when you're ready to unwind after your shift, you can enjoy dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant for about $40.

Living in Garland definitely has its advantages.

For starters, there's the affordable cost of living and the city's multitude of parks. Garland also has the 17th largest Vietnamese population in the United States, meaning Vietnamese-themed stores and restaurants are not an unusual site.

Garland's negatives mostly revolve around weather. The area is part of the so-called “Tornado Alley”, a region of the US where tornadoes are fairly common. 

Being so close to Dallas means Garland is also within the bounds of the city with the 12^th highest air pollution in the country.

Whether you're in Garland for a day or a decade, you'll need some things to keep you occupied.

Fortunately, Garland earned a spot as a 2016 Playful City USA from KaBOOM! – its parks make it easy for kids in all neighborhoods to get outside and play.

Audubon Park is a local favorite and boasts a selection of playgrounds, disc golf, golf courses, trails, and soccer fields. Then there's Surf & Swim, a water park with an enormous wave pool and aquatic center. Or Hawaiian Falls Water Park, with its massive slides.

Central Park has a baseball complex, football field, tennis and sand volleyball courts, as well as a Vietnam War Memorial. When you're done, you can take a dip in the pool at Holford Park. Or skate on over to Texas Skatium and enjoy their awesome roller skating rink.

If you're looking for something a little more relaxed, you can catch a movie at Hollywood Theater. Another option is the Firewheel Town Center shopping center, which features an impressive 1 million square feet of retail space and restaurants.

The Granville Arts Center is the heart of Garland's cultural scene.

It features three large theatres and banquet facilities for hosting local and national theatrical productions, as well as some neat visual art exhibits. You'll also want to check out the Garland Landmark Museum, which is housed inside an old train depot and features artifacts from the town’s beginnings.

One of Garland's largest employers is Kraft Foods, which has a food manufacturing plant in the city. Other companies that call Garland home include oil field drilling manufacturer Atlas Copco and Plastipak plastics production.

Additional major industries here are electronics, die casting, and even hat manufacturing. Garland is also a great city for healthcare-related workers, with Baylor Medical Center being one of the area's biggest employers.

If you're trying to take some classes yourself or just need somewhere to send the little ones, Garland has you covered.

North Garland High School is the 170th-best high school in the state and ranks #1,993 for the entire country. Garland also has some top elementary schools, like Kimberlin Academy for Excellence and Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence.

The college crowd can further their education at Amberton University or Richland College, both located in Garland.

Before you make your plans to move to Garland, it's a good idea to do a little research on the tenant laws in the area.

Under Texas state law, a tenant is entitled to “quiet enjoyment,” which means a landlord cannot disturb your right to live in peace and quiet.

The law also maintains that your landlord is responsible for handling anything that needs to be repaired to make your living space safe. The tenant isn't responsible for paying for it either – it’s all on the landlord, up to $10,000.