The University of Texas, Dallas

Richardson, TX

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The University of Texas, Dallas - Richardson, TX

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Considered one of the top research universities in the state, the University of Texas at Dallas began in 1961 as a research arm for Texas Instruments. Today, this top-ranked university conducts research projects in areas like Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Cybersecurity, and Space Science. The campus is located about 18 miles north of Downtown Dallas in Richardson, a fast-growing suburb that is also home to the Telecom Corridor -- companies headquartered here include Ericsson, Cisco Systems, AT&T, and Samsung.

UT Dallas features a modern campus with futuristic-looking buildings (be sure to check out the Visitor Center) and creative outdoor spaces, such as the Campus Mall. The UTD Comets participate in NCAA Division III as part of the American Southwest Conference. Sports teams include basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis.

You'll find UT Dallas in northwest Richardson between Synergy Park Boulevard and West Campbell Road. Shopping plazas line Colt Road, located on the west side of campus. For apartments near UT Dallas and Downtown Richardson, look south of campus between Campbell Road and West Belt Line Road. If you plan to travel frequently into Dallas, apartments near Highway 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike will make commuting easy -- look on the northeast side of UT Dallas, near Cluster Parkway and West Renner Road.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Richardson, TX is $1,254 for a studio, $1,483 for one bedroom, $1,828 for two bedrooms, and $2,153 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richardson has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,254/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 752 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,483/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,099 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,828/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,406 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,153/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

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.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

58

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

Mohawk Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

490 Students

10
out of 10

Prairie Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

300 Students

10
out of 10

Math/Science/Tech Magnet

Public

Grades K-6

601 Students

9
out of 10

Arapaho Classical Magnet

Public

Grades K-6

546 Students

9
out of 10

Stinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

524 Students

8
out of 10

Richardson West J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

780 Students

6
out of 10

Richardson North Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

592 Students

5
out of 10

Apollo J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

639 Students

4
out of 10

Richardson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,773 Students

5
out of 10

Pearce High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,443 Students

5
out of 10

Berkner High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,290 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heights Park
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Central Trail
  • Heritage Farmstead Museum
  • Galatyn Woodland Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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