The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington Campus - Arlington, TX Area Guide

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Established in 1895, the University of Texas at Arlington is a high-activity research institution committed to producing lifelong learners and critical thinkers. With over 180 degree programs, more than 300 student organizations, Mavericks sports teams, and one of the most diverse campuses in the United States, UTA offers something for everyone. Primarily a commuter campus, UTA is accessible from I-20, I-30, and Highway 360. If you’re looking to live closer to campus to avoid parking woes, consider looking for apartments near the buildings you frequent the most. School of Social Work students and faculty should seek accommodations on the north side of UTA, near West Abram Street, while those spending time at the College of Science or the College of Nursing and Health Innovation should stick to the south side of campus, near South West Street. There are plenty of things to do on UTA’s urban campus. You can watch football games at Maverick Stadium and basketball games at College Park Center, check out the Planetarium on campus, and catch a performance at Rosebud Theater. AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, and River Legacy Park are all nearby UTA as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Arlington, TX is $1,008 for a studio, $1,137 for one bedroom, $1,522 for two bedrooms, and $1,978 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 503 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,008/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 667 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 996 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,522/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,285 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,978/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Viridian Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

712 Students

Wood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

754 Students

Ditto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

726 Students

Butler Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

629 Students

Martha Reid Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

499 Students

Arlington Classics Academy - Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

482 Students

Ousley Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

876 Students

James Coble Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

854 Students

Young Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

777 Students

Gunn Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

819 Students

Arlington Collegiate High School

Public

Grades 9-12

403 Students

TCCSE Early College High School At Timberview

Public

Grades 9-12

240 Students

Mansfield Timberview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,864 Students

Uplift Summit International High School

Public

Grades 9-12

469 Students

Martin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,789 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UT Arlington Planetarium
  • River Legacy Living Science Center
  • River Legacy Parks
  • Mountain Creek Lake Park
  • Fish Creek Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Dallas-Fort Worth International
  • Dallas Love Field

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.