Oak Lawn Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide
Diverse neighborhood with LGBTQ+ community, eclectic dining, walkable areas, and mix of residential and commercial.
Dallas, TXAvg Rent: $1,825/moWalk Score: 75
Walkability
75
Walk Score
Transit
52
Transit Score
Commute
10-15 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good
Rating
Oak Lawn Rent Prices
Studio
$1,100
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,400
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,000
per month
3 Bedrooms
$2,800
per month
Rent Trend: Stable
Neighborhood Character
Vibe & Demographics
Neighborhood Vibe
Diverse, LGBTQ+ friendly, urban
Demographics
LGBTQ+ community, young professionals, diverse residents
Best For
LGBTQ+ communityDiverse seekersUrban lifestyleWalkability
Lifestyle & Amenities
Restaurant Scene
Diverse, eclectic, international
Nightlife
Active - gay bars, lounges, clubs
Schools
Good public schools
Pros & Cons of Living in Oak Lawn
Pros
- Diverse community
- Walkable
- Great food
- Central location
Cons
- Some areas rough
- Traffic
- Parking difficult
- Variable by block
Parks & Recreation
- Lee Park
- Reverchon Park
- Turtle Creek
Public Transit
- DART bus lines
- Trolley nearby
Popular Streets
- Cedar Springs Road
- Oak Lawn Avenue
- Lemmon Avenue
Key Amenities
- Cedar Springs strip
- Turtle Creek
- Diverse dining
- Parks
Compare with Other Dallas Neighborhoods
Uptown
2BR Rent:$2,600
Walk Score:82
Urban, trendy, nightlife-focused
Deep Ellum
2BR Rent:$2,200
Walk Score:78
Artistic, edgy, creative
Highland Park
2BR Rent:$3,000
Walk Score:55
Wealthy, prestigious, family-oriented
Plano
2BR Rent:$1,800
Walk Score:42
Suburban, diverse, family-oriented
Frisco
2BR Rent:$1,900
Walk Score:35
New development, family-focused, growing
Helpful Resources for Renters
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