Dallas Neighborhoods · Southwest

Oak Cliff


Oak Cliff is Dallas's bohemian soul, draped over rolling hills just across the Trinity River from downtown. Spanish-language shops, taquerias, and music spill along historic Jefferson Boulevard, the area's vibrant Latino heart. Catch a sold-out show at the legendary Kessler Theater or a cult classic at the restored Texas Theatre. Local food legends like Pollo Regio and Breakfast Brothers keep the lines long and happy. Lake Cliff Park and Kidd Springs offer leafy escapes and swan-dotted ponds. The walkable Bishop Arts pocket adds even more indie flavor right next door. With downtown a quick hop over the viaduct, Oak Cliff is the coolest address with the best stories.

111Places to live
$374–$2,054Monthly rentlive range, from our data
≈3 miNearest DART railUNT Dallas · park & ride
Car-easyParking & arterialsrail for events + commutes
The Lay of the Land

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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.

Oak Cliff — 111 apartments
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The Practical Stuff

Life logistics, solved

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

Getting Around

Rail is a drive away

Closest DART rail is UNT Dallas, ≈3 miles — park & ride for game days, the airport, and downtown nights. Day to day, this is car country and the parking is easy.

Honest Trade-offs

Know before you sign

Space for the money and quiet streets are the deal here — the trade is that most errands and nights out mean driving. Know which trade you want before you tour.

Local Life

The places that become habits

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

Dining · ★ 4.7

Breakfast Brothers

Breakfast Brothers brings Southern comfort to Oak Cliff with a menu that spans from classic breakfast fare to crispy chicken wings—all backed by great coffee and cocktails that…

Park · ★ 4.7

Boulder Park MTB

Boulder Park MTB in Oak Cliff offers a mix of single-track mountain bike trails designed for both beginners and experienced riders, complete with jumps and climbs to keep things…

Fitness · ★ 4.7

Fitness Connection

Fitness Connection brings solid workout options to Oak Cliff, with a sauna and shower facilities to round out your routine, plus a basketball court if you're looking to shoot…

Dining · ★ 4.3

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A in Oak Cliff serves up chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, and sides with options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner—whether you're grabbing a quick bite at the…

Shopping · ★ 5.0

Supreme Hair and Beauty

Supreme Hair and Beauty is a beauty supply store in Oak Cliff, stocked for in-store shopping so you can pick out exactly what you need.

Shopping · ★ 4.2

Wheatland Towne Crossing

Wheatland Towne Crossing is a shopping mall located in Oak Cliff, offering a range of retail shopping in the neighborhood.

With downtown a quick hop over the viaduct, Oak Cliff is the coolest address with the best stories.
— Cities4Rent Neighborhood Guide
The Apartments

Where you’d actually live

Three of the 111, hand-picked — 4.2★ or better on Google, live rents from the same tables the search runs on.

Brookfield

★ 4.3 · From $665 · 1–2 bd · built 1985/2015

4060 Preferred Pl, Dallas

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Rosemont at Hickory Trace

★ 4.2 · From $891 · 3 bd · built 2003

8410 S Westmoreland Rd, Dallas

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Parkwood Plaza Townhomes

★ 4.5 · From $1,088 · 2 bd · built 1984/2005

713 W Center St, Duncanville

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