Historic Oak Cliff

Dallas, TX

Historic Oak Cliff - Dallas, TX

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Niche Reviews

3.6 (88 Reviews)

A Dallas suburb offering historic entertainment and family adventures

Historic • Local Restaurants • Parks • Entertainment • Hiking • Biking • College •

Located directly southwest of downtown Dallas, Oak Cliff is a quaint neighborhood with apartment and condo rentals ranging from affordable to luxury. Enjoy historic entertainment venues, local eats, and community green space in this lovely suburbia.

Try some of the local restaurants around town like Lockhart Smokehouse, a casual, family-owned joint with the best smoked meats in town. Oak Cliff offers Mountain View College and a range of public schools in the area. Visit Kiest Park, a longstanding park across 263 acres with natural landscapes, sports fields and courts, and walking trails. For miles of hiking and biking trails, be sure to check out the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve.

Enjoy the waterpark with the whole family on a summer day at Bahama Beach, a town favorite. Catch a live show at the historic Kessler Theater, or watch a film at a historic landmark, the Texas Theatre.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Historic Oak Cliff is $718 for a studio, $931 for one bedroom, $1,123 for two bedrooms, and $1,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Historic Oak Cliff has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Studio
435 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$718/month

Average Rent

1 BR
617 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$931/month

Average Rent

2 BR
956 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,123/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,257 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,346/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Historic Oak Cliff - Dallas, TX

Niche Reviews

3.6 88 Reviews

Current Resident

11 months ago•Niche Review

since i grew up in oak cliff all my life i've seen everything thing that it has to offer. The people in oak cliff are some of the most earnest people ive met in my life and there is something for everyone here.

Current Resident

1 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

The person who wrote a review that Oak Cliff is the hood you don't know what you are talking about. Just like neighborhoods in Highland and Plano, there are troublesome areas. There are areas in Southern Dallas that go by other names such as Elder Oaks, DeSoto, Duncanville, etc. where there are properties that are $400,00 to million dollars and above. Every area including Dallas County and other Counties deals with areas that are bothersome. To the person who wrote the request, you are wrong.

Current Resident

1 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

My experience is grate but their is not a variety of food places. However it is a good upcoming neighborhood. Recently their has been a lot of construction in the neighborhood, which has brought many job opportunities for individuals.

Current Resident

2 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

I like that although the neighborhood could use clean up speed bumps and maybe authority patrolling more could help benefit community across all boards if effectively done! I like how the few owners that reside in Oak cliff are not oblivious to any of the circumstances but do take pride in what they do where come from and all that they've done

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