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Cedar Hill, TX

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A family-friendly suburb just south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

Convenient Commuter Lake Up-and-Coming Family-Friendly

Cedar Hill is a small city situated along Joe Pool Lake about 17 miles southwest of Dallas and 30 miles southeast of Fort Worth. Proximity to the sprawling cities in the north means that development is coming fast to Cedar Hill, with a number of incredible upscale apartment communities springing up along U.S. Highway 67. Cedar Hill’s location is perfect to beat the Texas heat. With the lake forming its western border, you can find families and visitors gathered along the shores and at one of the state parks along the water almost any time of year. This is a convenient locale for anyone looking for an affordable rental that’s still close to the city. Commuters can be in the DFW area in just 15 minutes, making a trip for work or leisure easy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Cedar Hill, TX is $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $1,777 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Hill has decreased by -6.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$2,559/month
2,028 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,679/month
1,150 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cedar Hill Collegiate Prep

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

8
out of 10

Waterford Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

438 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

398 Students

5
out of 10

Bray Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

238 Students

5
out of 10

Highlands Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

4
out of 10

Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

270 Students

8
out of 10

Bessie Coleman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

4
out of 10

W S Permenter Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

626 Students

4
out of 10

Ninth Grade Center

Public

Grades 9

575 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cedar Hill Collegiate High School

Public

Grades 9-12

314 Students

9
out of 10

Cedar Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,197 Students

3
out of 10

Ninth Grade Center

Public

Grades 9

575 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cedar Mountain Preserve
  • Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
  • Lester Lorch Park
  • Cedar Hill State Park
  • Windmill Hill Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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