Student Housing in Arlington, TX
Student Housing in Arlington, TX
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About Student Housing in Arlington
Arlington is a mid-sized Texas city between Dallas and Fort Worth, home to the University of Texas at Arlington (35,000+ students) and notable for AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The student housing market concentrates around UTA's campus in central Arlington, with apartment complexes along Cooper Street as the primary student corridor. Arlington has no light rail or commuter rail — it is one of the largest cities in America with no meaningful fixed-rail transit — so having a car is practically a requirement. Rents are affordable relative to Dallas and Fort Worth, and the city's location between both cities provides employment and internship access.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Arlington
Cooper Street Corridor (Near UTA)
The main student zone — apartments directly on Cooper Street or within a few blocks of UTA's campus. Dense, affordable, and the most convenient for students at the university.
Near I-20 / South Arlington
More affordable than the UTA corridor, popular with students who prioritize price over proximity. A car commute to campus is the tradeoff.
Getting Around Arlington as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Arlington.
Public Transit
The Arlington E-Link buses connect UTA to some destinations, but Arlington's transit is limited. There is no light rail. DART connection to Dallas requires the TEXRail connection via Fort Worth or specific Arlington Express routes. A car is practically mandatory for most Arlington students.
Walking and Biking
Near UTA's campus and Cooper Street, biking and walking cover most campus needs. The surrounding city is car-designed suburban sprawl. Do not expect to live car-free in Arlington for more than campus-adjacent trips.
Parking
Abundant everywhere. Campus parking requires a permit. Most apartments include a space. Parking is easy.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Arlington
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Arlington is affordable by DFW standards. Shared units near UTA typically run $600-$900/mo per person. South Arlington comes in lower. Good value for a large metro.
Cooper Street corridor near UTA for proximity and the highest density of student apartments. South Arlington for students who want lower rents and accept a car commute.
Technically but poorly. Arlington has minimal transit and is built entirely around car access. Near UTA's campus, biking works for campus trips. Everything else requires a car. This is one city where going car-free is genuinely difficult.
January through March for fall. Not highly competitive compared to UT Austin or College Station, but good units near campus go by spring.
Available from private landlords near UTA. UTA's off-campus housing board and local Facebook groups have semester options.
On Find My Place, One Rangers Way leads in Arlington with a 5/5 overall rating across 5 reviews. The Jones (5/5) and Elliot Pioneer (5/5) round out the top three. These are the places that consistently rate well across location, value, social, management, and quality — start here if you want a safe pick.
One Rangers Way tops the social rating in Arlington at 5/5 — students consistently flag the vibe and amenities. Close behind: The Jones (5/5) and Elliot Pioneer (5/5). Pick from these if you don't want to chase a social scene from your apartment.
One Rangers Way holds the highest management rating in Arlington at 5/5. The Jones (5/5) and Elliot Pioneer (5/5) follow. Management ratings track responsiveness, transparency, and how landlords handle problems — the things you'll feel every month, not just on tour.
Top quality picks on Find My Place in Arlington: One Rangers Way (5/5), The Jones (5/5), and Elliot Pioneer (5/5). Quality ratings cover the physical state — appliances, finishes, maintenance — so this is the list to start with if you want a place that holds up after move-in.
Most students in Arlington cluster in Cooper Street Corridor (Near UTA) and Near I-20 / South Arlington. These neighborhoods are the natural starting point for any housing search — close to campus, walkable, and where current students consistently land. See the "Best Neighborhoods for Students" section above for what each one is actually like.
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