Dallas Neighborhoods · Northeast

Old Lake Highlands


Old Lake Highlands is a quiet, established pocket of northeast Dallas hugging the eastern shore of White Rock Lake. Renters here wake up minutes from the lake's trails, paddling spots, and sweeping sunset views. Mature trees and tidy mid-century streets give the area a calm, settled charm. The Dallas Arboretum and lakeside parks make weekends easy and green. Casual local eats and everyday shopping are close by, with downtown a quick drive via I-30. It is a peaceful, scenic spot that still feels connected to the city. For renters who want lake life and a relaxed pace inside Dallas, Old Lake Highlands is a calm, pretty choice.

7Places to live
$420–$4,300Monthly rentlive range, from our data
≈1 miNearest DART railWhite Rock · park & ride
Car-easyParking & arterialsrail for events + commutes
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.

Old Lake Highlands — 7 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 White Rock, ≈1 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.

Coffee · ★ 4.7

White Rock Coffee

White Rock Coffee serves up quality coffee and a solid tea selection in Lake Highlands, with organic dishes and comfort-food options that work just as well for a quick breakfast…

Dining · ★ 4.5

JJ's Cafe

JJ's Cafe is a casual breakfast and lunch spot near White Rock Lake where you can grab a quick bite or settle in for a full meal—they've got excellent coffee and comfort food…

Dining · ★ 4.6

Tony's Pizza & Pasta

Tony's Pizza & Pasta is a Lake Highlands Italian spot that does homemade pastas and New York-style pizzas in a straightforward, unpretentious setting. Whether you're grabbing a…

Shopping · ★ 4.9

Armstrong McCall

Armstrong McCall is a Lake Highlands beauty and barber supply destination stocking everything from hair extensions to professional-grade products, with the convenience of…

Fitness · ★ 4.8

Peak Zone Fitness

Peak Zone Fitness brings together personal training, nutrition coaching, and fitness programming in one spot near White Rock Lake, making it easy to tackle both workout and…

Market · ★ 4.8

Haute Sweets Patisserie - Lake Highlands

Haute Sweets Patisserie brings French-style pastry and gourmet sweets to the White Rock Lake area, with a focus on elegant cakes, cookies, and macarons alongside gluten-free…

For renters who want lake life and a relaxed pace inside Dallas, Old Lake Highlands is a calm, pretty choice.
— Cities4Rent Neighborhood Guide
The Apartments

Where you’d actually live

Three of the 7, the best-rated here to start with, live rents from the same tables the search runs on.

Fox Hills

★ 3.8 · From $650 · Studio–3 bd · built 1969/2007

8783 Ferndale Rd, Dallas

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