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Cedars


The Cedars is Dallas's gritty-cool creative district, tucked just south of downtown with killer skyline views. Once industrial, it now draws artists and renters to its airy loft conversions and edgy galleries. Grab a burger and a beer in the legendary backyard at Lee Harvey's, or two-step the night away at the historic Gilley's Dallas. The Dallas Farmers Market and Heritage Village are a short stroll, and downtown jobs are minutes north. A DART station makes getting around simple. The vibe is artsy, unpolished, and full of character. For renters who want loft living and downtown access without downtown prices, The Cedars is a hidden gem.

9Places to live
$382–$3,500Monthly rentlive range, from our data
1Rail station in walking reachDART light rail
≈18 minMax walk to a platformfrom any address here
The Lay of the Land

Drawn by hand

Our exact boundary, every address inside it, and the rail that carries you everywhere else. Hover a gold dot for its walk to the platform — the faded shapes are the neighbors, in case one of them fits your life better.

Cedars — 9 apartments
apts boundary DART stations

Hand-drawn boundary · live data

The Practical Stuff

Life logistics, solved

The unglamorous questions, answered before you ever book a tour.

Getting Around

Rail within a walk

DART stations within a 15-minute walk of addresses here: Cedars. Every address is ≈18 minutes or less from a platform.

Honest Trade-offs

Know before you sign

Walkable urban blocks trade quiet for energy — expect livelier evenings and weekend crowds near the main drags. For the right renter that’s the point.

Local Life

The places that become habits

Straight from our places database — by week two these aren’t attractions anymore, they’re your routine.

Coffee · ★ 4.9

FULL CITY ROOSTER

Full City Rooster is a coffee roastery where you can bring your dog along while you grab a freshly roasted cup—a solid spot for caffeine lovers who don't want to leave their pup…

Dining · ★ 4.6

Johnny's Chicken & Waffles Dallas, TX

Johnny's Chicken & Waffles serves up the classic combo in a casual spot where you can grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner—or hit the brunch menu if you're timing it right. Beer,…

Nightlife · ★ 4.4

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Cedars

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Cedars is a movie theater that combines film with food and drink service, letting you settle in with a meal or beverage while catching a flick.

Nightlife · ★ 4.6

Lee Harvey's

Lee Harvey's is a laid-back bar where you can grab a beer, wine, or cocktail without breaking the bank—and your dog is welcome to join you for the experience.

Dining · ★ 4.4

Off the Bone Barbeque

Off the Bone Barbeque is a compact counter-service barbecue spot that elevates the classics with pecan-smoked ribs and house specialties, offering lunch and dinner alongside…

Coffee · ★ 4.6

Opening Bell Coffee

Opening Bell Coffee serves up fresh coffee alongside a full menu that spans breakfast through dinner, with beer and wine on hand—all at budget-friendly prices. Whether you're…

For renters who want loft living and downtown access without downtown prices, The Cedars is a hidden gem.
— Cities4Rent Neighborhood Guide
The Apartments

Where you’d actually live

Three of the 9, hand-picked — 4.2★ or better on Google, live rents from the same tables the search runs on.

City Park Lofts

★ 5.0 · From $900 · 1–3 bd · built 2004(1920)

1707-1721 S Ervay St, Dallas

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Digit 1919

★ 4.5 · From $1,182 · 1–2 bd · built 2017

1919 S Akard St, Dallas

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Southside on Lamar

★ 4.6 · From $1,498 · 1–3 bd · built 2000(1913)

1401 S Lamar St, Dallas

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