Off-Campus Housing

Dallas Medical District Housing Information

The Medical District of Dallas is home to UT Southwestern Medical Center. In addition to our own Southwestern Medical Park Apartments, the Medical District features many multifamily apartment communities that are great options for students.

Communities Housing the Most UTSW Students and Trainees

The following off-campus Med District communities currently house multiple UTSW students and trainees:

• Park 5940 MD
• Inwood Station
• The Southwestern
• 5225 Maple Avenue
• Inwood on the Park
• Century Medical District
• West Love
• Archer Medical District
• MAA Medical District
• Maple District Lofts

Promotions for UTSW Students

Multiple communities in the Med District offer a special promotion or discount for UTSW students – a discount on application and admin fees, a move-in credit, or both. Participating communities include*:

• Park 5940 MD
• Inwood Station
• 5225 Maple Avenue
• West Love
• Archer Medical District
• MAA Medical District
• ALMA on Maple

*Information is current as of October 2024. Promotions and student discounts are entirely at the discretion of the individual communities and are subject to change at any time.

Income-Based Housing Options

Several communities in the Med District have a certain number of units that are reserved for residents who make under a designated amount of annual income. Participating communities include*:

• Inwood Station
  • Maximum annual income: $84,480
  • Starting rents: $1,180
• 5225 Maple Avenue
  • Maximum annual income: $39,650
  • Starting rents: $1,185
• Maple at Med Center
  • Maximum annual income: $61,000
  • Starting rents: $1,109
• Inwood on the Park
  • Unified Housing Foundation community
  • Starting rents: $1,324
• COOP @ Maple
  • Minimum annual income: $37,200
  • Maximum annual income: $46,320-61,760
  • Starting rents: $1,240

*Information is current as of October 2024. These programs are entirely at the discretion of the individual communities and are subject to change at any time. There is often a waitlist for income-based units.

Additional Assistance

For additional help with your housing search, contact one of the following apartment-locating companies:

• Smart City Locating
• Dallas Apartment Locators
• The Realm Agency
• Uptown Apartment Locators

*UTSW neither endorses nor guarantees services provided by any third-party locating service.

Medical District Housing Options Map

	Complex Name	Address
1	Inwood on the Park	5720 Forest Park Road
2	Park 5940 MD	5940 Forest Park Road
3	West Love Apartments	2293 Hawes Avenue
4	Inwood Station	2727 Inwood Road
5	5225 Maple Avenue Apartments	5225 Maple Avenue
6	Maple District Lofts	5415 Maple Avenue
7	Maple at Med Center	5522 Maple Avenue
8	The Southwestern	5959 Maple Avenue
9	ALMA on Maple	6008 Maple Avenue
10	Century Medical District	6162 Maple Avenue
11	Southwestern Medical Park Apartments	6401 Maple Avenue
12	Archer Medical District	2140 Medical District Drive
13	MAA Medical District	2222 Medical District Drive
14	COOP @ Maple	5908 Maple Avenue

Searching for Housing

• Apartment communities will usually offer both in-person and virtual tour options for prospective residents.
• Most apartment communities will require you to present a valid photo-ID in order to conduct in-person tours. Be sure that you and everyone with you at the time of the tour have an ID when visiting properties.
• Apartment locators and Realtors are great resources when searching for housing, but keep in mind that they receive compensation from leasing commissions from the Landlords of properties where they place clients.
• Here is a short list of important questions to ask apartment community management:
  • Which utilities are included, and which utilities would I be responsible for providing?
  • What optional amenities and fees exist? (i.e. reserved or covered parking, storage, package service, dry cleaning service, etc.)
  • What are the policies on visitors and pets?
  • Is there any kind of on-property security?
  • What are the application requirements on income, rental history, and criminal background?
  • What are the current move-in specials and what promotions do you offer for students attending UT Southwestern?

Applying for and Securing Housing

• In order to reserve housing, up-front fees and security deposit payments are required.
• Nearly all apartment applications will require two fees to be paid up-front: application fee and administrative fee. Both of these fees are typically non-refundable, as they cover the cost of conducting application screenings and administrative office work.
  • Estimated cost: $60-100 for application fee and $100-200 for administrative fee
• Copies of valid US-issued identification (driver’s license or US-issued passport) will need to be provided by all leaseholders over the age of 18.
  • Note for International Students: A US-issued student Visa or immigration paperwork will generally meet this requirement.
• Most apartment communities require proof of income or ability to afford the monthly rent. The income requirement is usually two to three times the monthly rental amount.
  • Proof of income can be one or more of the following: bank account statements, letter of employment stating monthly or annual income, financial award letters.
• Once an application has been submitted and approved, there will usually be a required security deposit payment. Security deposits are nearly always refundable at the time of move-out. Note that deposits often have to be paid in certified funds (i.e. cashier’s check or money order) within a certain timeframe (typically 24-72 hours).
  • Estimated cost: $300 – the equivalent of one month of rent
• Before signing a lease, you will want to be sure to review the contract to 1) ensure all information on the lease is correct and 2) ensure that you understand all of the policies and details included in the contract. Do not hesitate to ask the Landlord for further explanations about any of the information.

Moving

• There are many moving companies in the DFW area. Before hiring one, be sure the company is properly insured. Keep in mind that the cost of hiring movers can be higher if your apartment is located on a high floor in a building with no elevators.
• Most Landlords will require that you hold a renters insurance policy with $50,000 to $100,000 worth of coverage in personal liability. These policies are relatively inexpensive and easy to get through your current car insurance company or stand-alone insurance companies.
• Fully furnished apartments are very rare, unless you are seeking temporary housing through a service like Airbnb. Furniture and appliance rentals can be found through companies such as Rent-A-Center and Cort Furniture.