Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX

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Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX

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SMU Mustangs Private Entrepreneurial Urban Convenient

Founded by what is now the United Methodist Church in 1911, Southern Methodist University welcomes students of many different religious backgrounds, remaining committed to academic freedom and open inquiry. A nationally ranked private university, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through seven schools with small class sizes and hands-on research opportunities.

Commuters will find that SMU is convenient to U.S. 75 and Dallas North Tollway. Those wanting to live closer to campus will find many apartments available for rent nearby. If you’ll be frequenting the Dedman School of Law, focus your housing search on the north side of campus. Perkins School of Theology faculty and students should concentrate their efforts on the south side of campus. Wherever you’ll be spending time on SMU’s campus, you can’t go wrong with accommodations accessible to Hillcrest Avenue.

Less than five miles from Downtown Dallas, SMU is home to about 200 campus organizations as well as several museums and performance venues, so you’ll always find something to do.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Dallas, TX is $1,269 for a studio, $1,393 for one bedroom, $1,848 for two bedrooms, and $2,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 546 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,269/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 714 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,393/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,060 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,848/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,359/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

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.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Lakewood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

959 Students

10
out of 10

Mcculloch Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

926 Students

10
out of 10

Brentfield Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

771 Students

10
out of 10

Richard J Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

719 Students

10
out of 10

George Bannerman Dealey Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

620 Students

10
out of 10

Highland Park Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,037 Students

10
out of 10

George Bannerman Dealey Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

620 Students

10
out of 10

William B Travis Acdmy/Vngrd For A

Public

Grades 4-8

502 Students

10
out of 10

Sudie L Williams Talented and Gifted Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

429 Students

10
out of 10

Trinity Heights Gifted and Talented School

Public

Grades 1-8

300 Students

10
out of 10

School for the Talented and Gifted

Public

Grades 9-12

534 Students

10
out of 10

Highland Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,252 Students

9
out of 10

Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School

Public

Grades 6-12

599 Students

9
out of 10

School Of Science And Engineering

Public

Grades 9-12

490 Students

9
out of 10

School Of Health Professions

Public

Grades 9-12

465 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dallas Trekkers Walking Club
  • Klyde Warren Park
  • Nasher Sculpture Center
  • White Rock Lake
  • Dallas Arboretum

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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