Where Dallas, TX’s new apartments are being built

Developers delivered more than 60,000 new apartments across Dallas during the past decade, reshaping the city’s residential landscape from the urban core to established neighborhoods and suburban corridors.

Spread across 31 zip codes, this decade of construction highlights Dallas’ rapid population growth and sustained rental demand, fueled by corporate relocations, steady job creation, and housing costs that remain more attainable than in many coastal markets.

But which Dallas zip codes saw the most apartment growth?

Dallas combines big-city opportunities with a cost of living that remains relatively moderate by national standards. While the cost of living in Dallas, TX is 9% higher than the state average, the city is the nation’s fourth-largest metro area.

This surge in population is mostly because of the city’s diverse economy supported by Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, Texas Instruments, and Southwest Airlines, as well as major employers like American Airlines and leading healthcare systems.

6,949 new apartments put zip code 75201 at the top of Dallas’s construction list

Over the past decade, zip code 75201 added 6,949 apartments, making it the city’s largest concentration of new rental housing. It covers the central business district, including the Arts District, West End, Farmers Market area, and portions near Victory Park, blending office towers, cultural institutions, and high-rise residential buildings.

Downtown is Dallas’s primary transit hub, served by all four DART rail lines (Red, Blue, Green, and Orange), along with the M-Line Trolley. This area is home to major employers like Comerica Bank, Texas Capital Bank, City of Dallas offices, law firms, and convention and hospitality employers tied to the Dallas Convention Center. Living here allows many residents to work within walking distance of their homes.

6,013 new apartments added to zip code 75204

Zip code 75204 saw 6,013 new apartments across 23 properties, driven largely by development in Deep Ellum and adjacent East Dallas neighborhoods. This centrally located area sits just east of downtown and includes Deep Ellum’s historic warehouse district, parts of Bryan Place, and nearby residential enclaves.

The neighborhood is served by the DART Green Line, with Deep Ellum Station offering quick access to downtown, Fair Park, and North Dallas. Employment options include downtown corporate offices, Baylor University Medical Center, and Deep Ellum’s own concentration of music venues, restaurants, breweries, and creative businesses.

4,987 new apartments expand rental options in zip code 75208

With 4,987 new apartments added over the past decade, zip code 75208 encompasses the Bishop Arts District, Winnetka Heights, Kessler-area neighborhoods, and surrounding residential communities. The area has a mix of historic housing and newer apartment developments.

Transit access comes via the DART Red and Blue lines, with stations such as Tyler/Vernon and Eighth Street, getting you downtown in 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, nearby employment centers include Methodist Dallas Medical Center, downtown business districts, and retail and hospitality jobs concentrated in Bishop Arts, with the Design District and Trinity Groves just across the river.

Zip code 75219 delivers 4,542 new apartments

Zip code 75219 welcomed 4,542 new apartments, reinforcing Uptown and Victory Park as two of Dallas’s most desirable urban neighborhoods. The area includes Uptown’s McKinney Avenue corridor and Victory Park near the American Airlines Center, defined by luxury high-rises, nightlife, and dense mixed-use development.

Residents are served by the M-Line Trolley, which connects Uptown to downtown and the Arts District, along with nearby DART stations. Employment opportunities cluster around Uptown professional offices, American Airlines Center, nearby Turtle Creek/Oak Lawn business districts, and major hospitals including UT Southwestern, Parkland, and Children’s Medical Center.

4,446 new apartments grow zip code 75206’s inventory

Zip code 75206 welcomed 4,446 new apartments, expanding rental options in one of East Dallas’s most established residential areas. It includes Lower Greenville Avenue’s entertainment corridor, Lakewood proper, and neighborhoods bordering White Rock Lake, offering a balance of nightlife and quieter, tree-lined streets.

While the area lacks direct DART rail service, multiple bus routes connect residents to downtown, which is typically a 10- to 15-minute drive away. Nearby employers include Baylor University Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, and downtown office districts, while the lake’s trail system adds lifestyle appeal for renters working throughout Dallas.

Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in Dallas, TX

* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.

Source:
RentCafe analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025

Despite the addition of more than 60,000 apartments over a decade, rental demand in Dallas remains strong. The city has attracted corporate relocations and has seen steady job growth across finance, technology, healthcare, and defense. There’s also been an ongoing migration from higher-cost regions, continuing to support the market.

While new supply has eased pressure in some areas, development has been heavily concentrated in central neighborhoods, keeping competition high in transit-accessible locations. With no state income tax, a business-friendly climate, and an increasingly diversified economy, Dallas remains well-positioned for long-term rental demand.

Methodology

RentCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

This study uses data from 2015–2025, with the ‘past decade’ referring to this period.