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8401 Skillman St,
Dallas, TX 75231
$790 - $1,823
Studio - 3 Beds
Lake Highlands
Dallas, TX
Lake Highlands - Dallas, TX
Area Guide
A diverse neighborhood developing its own identity on the outskirts of Dallas
Suburban
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Diverse
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Affordable
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Commuter
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Park-Like
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Just 20 minutes northeast of Downtown Dallas, Lake Highlands is filled with sizable homes and affordable apartments for rent. Residents in this neighborhood enjoy a mostly residential community with plenty of green space as well as a short commute to Dallas. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 345 and 635, making it easy to commute into downtown or the rest of the Dallas area.
You can find many restaurants scattered throughout the Lake Highlands neighborhood – all within a short drive of your home. Take a ride over to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar for some awesome food, or give some authentic Tex-Mex cuisine a whirl at El Fenix. On sunny days, locals love to gather at Flag Pole Hill Park in the southwest corner of the district. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenic overlook at White Rock Lake. Hiking at White Rock Creek Trail has gorgeous views, plus it has connections to other parks within the White Rock Creek Greenbelt.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Highlands is $1,036 for a studio, $1,049 for one bedroom, $1,386 for two bedrooms, and $1,720 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Highlands has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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538 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,036/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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685 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,049/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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992 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,386/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,252 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,720/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
43
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
52
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Richland Park
- White Rock Lake
- Terrace Park
- Berkner Park
- Huffhines Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.