Downtown Dallas isn’t what it used to be. That’s a very good thing. Ten years ago, there were few restaurants open after 3 pm, and there were even fewer green spaces. But the population has risen from 200 residents in the Central Business District — which includes everything within the freeway loop — to more than 8,000. Occupancy rates are holding steady at 94 percent. There’s retail, pharmacies, parks, and a grocery store. And there are housing options aplenty. Here are a few of our favorites.
| Name | Address | Built | Renovated | # of Units | Sale or Rent | Occupancy Rate | Dog Owners | Price Per Sq.Ft. | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1505 Elm Condos | 1505 Elm St. | 1957 | 2002 | 68 | Sale | 100 percent | 28 percent | $1.50+ | Garage rent door that certain residents access |
| Wilson Building | 1623 Main St. | 1904 | 2010 | 135 | Rent | 96 percent | 50 percent | $1.23 | Assigned |
| Third Rail Lofts | 1407 Main St. | Three buildings. 1927-2008 | 2007 | 164 | Rent | 95 percent | 40 percent | $1.44-$1.96 | Enclosed, controlled access |
| 400 North Ervay | 400 N. Ervay St. | 1929 | 2011 | 78 | Rent | 97 percent | 33 percent | $1.82 | Enclosed, controlled access |
| One Arts Plaza | 1722 Routh St. | 2007 | New build | 60 | Sale | 98 percent | 35 percent | $500–$700 | Assigned |
