Ash at the Branch
4646 Amesbury Dr,
Dallas, TX 75206
$1,520 - $3,991
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Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX
Go Red! Go Blue! Go Mustangs, S-M-U!
SMU
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Founded by what is now the United Methodist Church in 1911, Southern Methodist University welcomes students of many different religious backgrounds, remaining committed to academic freedom and open inquiry. A nationally ranked private university, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through seven schools with small class sizes and hands-on research opportunities. Commuters will find that SMU is convenient to U.S. 75 and Dallas North Tollway. Those wanting to live closer to campus will find many apartments available for rent nearby. If you’ll be frequenting the Dedman School of Law, focus your housing search on the north side of campus. Perkins School of Theology faculty and students should concentrate their efforts on the south side of campus. Wherever you’ll be spending time on SMU’s campus, you can’t go wrong with accommodations accessible to Hillcrest Avenue. Less than five miles from Downtown Dallas, SMU is home to about 200 campus organizations as well as several museums and performance venues, so you’ll always find something to do.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Dallas, TX is $1,281 for a studio, $1,415 for one bedroom, $1,872 for two bedrooms, and $2,365 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dallas has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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542 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,281/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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714 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,415/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,063 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,872/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,337 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,365/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southern Methodist University - Dallas, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Grades K-5
926 Students
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Grades K-5
771 Students
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Grades K-5
719 Students
George Bannerman Dealey Montessori
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Grades PK-8
620 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
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Grades 6-8
1,194 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,037 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,037 Students
George Bannerman Dealey Montessori
Public
Grades PK-8
620 Students
William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted
Public
Grades K-8
502 Students
School for the Talented and Gifted
Public
Grades 9-12
534 Students
School Of Science And Engineering
Public
Grades 9-12
490 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
School Of Business And Management
Public
Grades 9-12
447 Students
Trinidad Garza Early College High School at Mountain View
Public
Grades 9-12
438 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Dallas Trekkers Walking Club
- Klyde Warren Park
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- White Rock Lake
- Dallas Arboretum
Military Bases
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- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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† 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 June 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.