Oak Lawn Apartments - Oak Lawn Apartments for Rent

Dallas, Texas

Oak Lawn

Nearby Neighborhoods: Uptown, Highland Park, Freedman's Town, Knox/Henderson, Cochran Heights, Stemmons Corridor, Arts District, Bryan Place, Vickery Place, West End, Main Street District, Greenway Parks, Downtown, Lower Greenville, East Garrett Park, Mill Creek, Reunion District, Glencoe Park, Farmers Market District, Belmont, Deep Ellum, Belmont Addition, Munger Place, Greenland Hills, Swiss Avenue

Pros

Several beautiful public parks are located within the community.
A variety of new and older housing options to choose from.
Abundance of great restaurants, bars, and shops.

Cons

Home and rent prices are generally higher than other parts of Dallas.
Has an urban feel to it with lots of traffic.

The Oak Lawn neighborhood in Dallas is known for many things, and has become a very popular area for professionals and urban socialites.

The Oak Lawn neighborhood in Dallas is known for many things, and has become a very popular area for professionals and urban socialites. The commercial and residential areas of Oak Lawn are fairly well divided, which means it is possible to live and play in the same community without confusing the two.

There are several Oak Lawn apartment options, from self-contained complexes with hundreds of units to much smaller communities with private garages and luxury appliances. Some of the Oak Lawn apartments are located in the commercial district, but they are usually gated and very secure.

Your Oak Lawn apartment will be close to plenty of high-class restaurants, shops, boutiques and nightlife entertainment venues. There are lots of options for public transportation, including the Blue and Red Light Rail, though many residents of Oak Lawn apartments choose to walk when the weather is nice.

You'll find a smattering of public parks throughout the Oak Lawn neighborhood, providing plenty of room for walking, biking and rollerblading. Children's playgrounds can be found in numerous locations, both in residential and commercial areas, and antique shops are also popular here and throughout the rest of Dallas.

The Oak Lawn apartments and homes represent a mixture of new and old. Some are historic buildings renovated for modern use, while others are brand new construction with plenty of amenities. Because the neighborhood has been around so long, the trees are mature and prosperous, and lawns are well-manicured with beautiful landscaping.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Abacus Restaurant
Category: American (New)
4511 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
23 Reviews
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Hibiscus
Category: American (New), Seafood, Steakhouses
2927 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
29 Reviews
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Fearing's - Ritz-Carlton Dallas
Category: American (New)
2121 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75201
6 Reviews
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Dakota's Restaurant
Category: Steakhouses
600 N Akard St Ste 3300
Dallas, TX 75201
34 Reviews
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Tei Tei Robata
Category: Sushi Bars, Japanese
2906 N Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206

Schools & Demographics in Oak Lawn

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Sam Houston Elementary School	K - 5	public
Holy Trinity Catholic School	K - 8	catholic
Esperanza Medrano Academy	K - 5	public
North Dallas High School	9 - 12	public
W B Travis Vanguard & Academy	5 - 8	public
Dallas Junior Academy	K - 12	private
Ben Milam Elementary School	K - 5	public
Alex W Spence Middle School	5 - 8	public
Maple Lawn Academy	K - 5	public
Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School	K - 5	public

Sam Houston Elementary School

2827 Throckmorton St
Dallas, TX 75219

Mr. Oscar Nandayapa
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	53
2nd	40
3rd	40
4th	38
5th	26
Total students	330

Full-time Teachers	12
Student/Teacher Ratio	28
Number of Classrooms	30

Holy Trinity Catholic School

3815 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX 75219

Mr. Ed Doherty
Diocese Of Dallas Education Office

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	220

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	16

Esperanza Medrano Academy

2221 Lucas Dr
Dallas, TX 75219

Mr. Ricardo Weir
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	114
2nd	115
3rd	105
4th	90
5th	83
Total students	735

Full-time Teachers	41
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	45

North Dallas High School

3120 N Haskell Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Mr. Eduardo Hernandez
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	750
10th	465
11th	365
12th	295
Total students	1875

Full-time Teachers	8
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	120

W B Travis Vanguard & Academy

3001 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Mrs. Mari Smith
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
4th	130
5th	130
6th	126
Total students	386

Full-time Teachers	13
Student/Teacher Ratio	30
Number of Classrooms	35

Dallas Junior Academy

4025 N Central Expy
Dallas, TX 75204

Ms. Darlene White

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	130

Full-time Teachers	8
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	8

Ben Milam Elementary School

4200 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Ms. Anna Galvan
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	42
2nd	40
3rd	40
4th	37
5th	23
Total students	300

Full-time Teachers	3
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	16

Alex W Spence Middle School

4001 Capitol Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Mr. Don Clark
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	454
7th	436
8th	410
Total students	1300

Full-time Teachers	50
Student/Teacher Ratio	26
Number of Classrooms	60

Maple Lawn Academy

3120 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75235

Mr. Roberto Basurto
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	74
2nd	57
3rd	66
4th	70
5th	57
Total students	502

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	50

Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School

5555 Maple Ave
Dallas, TX 75235

Ms. Eva Casas
Dallas Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	97
2nd	92
3rd	83
4th	71
5th	65
Total students	618

Full-time Teachers	23
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	50

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Dallas area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Dallas, this community has a population of 53,282

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