# Apartment Locator Lake Highlands | $1,050-$2,900 > Looking for an apartment in Lake Highlands? $1,050 to $2,900, Dallas address but often RISD. We match rent tier, laundry, and screening path. Free. URL: https://dallasapartmentlocating.com/neighborhoods/lake-highlands/ ![Street-level daylight view of a Dallas neighborhood with apartment buildings and architectural brick facades](/images/hero/candid-street-level-daylight-photograph-of-a-dalla.webp) Serving Lake Highlands and surrounding areas # Lake Highlands Apartment Locator - Free, Every Rent Tier Lake Highlands runs the widest rent range in northeast Dallas, from $1,050 garden apartments to $2,900 newer product within a mile, with a Dallas address that often sits inside Richardson ISD. Washer/dryer connections, renovated versus classic unit tiers, and which management companies work with a broken lease or lower credit are the questions that decide the shortlist. Get My List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (214) 555-0198 [tel:+12145550198 →](tel:+12145550198) Areas covered 7 Turnaround Usually same day Cost to you $0 Credit pull None - Free to renters Community pays the referral fee - No credit pull We never touch your screening report - Real list back, usually same day Budget and move date is all we need - TREC #9003398 Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC The gap ## Where Lake Highlands Renters Lose Money The same four mechanics decide the true cost of a lease in Lake Highlands as anywhere else in Dallas. None of them are printed on the sign. 01 ### The rent on the sign is not the cost Amenity, parking, package, valet trash, and pet fees separate two buildings advertising the same number. The gap is routinely triple digits a month. 02 ### Concessions are quoted in weeks, not months Six weeks free is 42 days. A free February is 28 days; a free July is 31. Monthly math breaks the moment the concession is not a whole month, and most are not. 03 ### Income decides approval, not the score Most Dallas properties want 3x rent in gross monthly income. Some run 2.5x. A few run 2x. Guessing which is which costs $50 to $75 per application, and applications do not come back. 04 ### Free rent can become a debt Break a lease early at most concession-heavy buildings and the concession is repayable. The clawback terms sit in a lease addendum rather than the lease body, so most renters never read them. Coverage ## Areas we cover inside Lake Highlands - Skillman Corridor - Audelia Road - Ferndale - Kingsley Road - Lake Highlands Town Center - LBJ/Skillman Junction - White Rock Trail Corridor ![Apartment interior representative of Lake Highlands rental stock in natural daylight](/images/features/candid-natural-daylight-interior-of-a-dallas-apart.webp) Illustrative photography of Dallas rental stock. Not a photograph of a specific listing. Services ## What we work on in Lake Highlands Every list we send carries the income multiple, credit minimum, effective rent, and total monthly cost per property. ![Dallas Apartment Locators Group lease cost breakdown with calculator on a kitchen table](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-lease-agre.webp) ### What Dallas Apartments Actually Cost Per Month Total monthly cost, not headline rent. We break down the fee stack, calculate effective rent on a daily rate, and disclose concession clawback terms on every Dallas apartment we recommend. Read the numbers [What Dallas Apartments Actually Cost Per Month →](/true-monthly-cost/) ![Dallas renter organizing application documents for felony friendly apartments](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-person-org.webp) ### Felony & Background-Friendly Locating Lookback windows, case-by-case review under seven years, misdemeanor drug possession and DUI/DWI workability. Read the numbers [Felony & Background-Friendly Locating →](/background-accepted/) ![Dallas renter reviewing credit score on laptop before apartment application](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-person-rev.webp) ### Apartments for Bad Credit Low scores, thin or no file, collections, charge-offs, bankruptcy: matched to properties that clear them. Read the numbers [Apartments for Bad Credit →](/bad-credit-accepted/) ![Dallas renter reviewing a broken lease document and balance statement in natural daylight](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-person-rev-2.webp) ### Broken Lease & Money Owed Broken lease, money owed to a prior landlord: matched to workable Dallas properties. Read the numbers [Broken Lease & Money Owed →](/broken-lease-accepted/) ![Renter reviewing Dallas County eviction court paperwork in natural daylight](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-person-rev-3.webp) ### Eviction on Record Eviction filing vs judgment, record age: matched to properties that work with each. Read the numbers [Eviction on Record →](/eviction-accepted/) ![Luxury high-rise apartment towers in Uptown Dallas in natural daylight](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-an-uptown-da.webp) ### Luxury & High-Rise Locating Uptown, Downtown, Design District, Victory Park, Knox-Henderson, Turtle Creek: effective rent and fee-stack framing at the top of the market. Read the numbers [Luxury & High-Rise Locating →](/luxury-high-rise/) ![Dallas Apartment Locators Group - freeway corridor and skyline at street level in daylight](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-dallas-fre.webp) ### Corporate & Out-of-State Relocation Out-of-state arrivals and corporate relocations who can't read Dallas geography and would otherwise pick by photo. Read the numbers [Corporate & Out-of-State Relocation →](/corporate-relocation/) ![Dallas apartment move-in specials flyer beside a calculator on a desk in natural daylight](/images/misc/candid-natural-daylight-photograph-of-a-leasing-fl.webp) ### Move-In Specials & Concessions Headline specials translated into effective rent on a daily rate, with fee-stack and clawback caveats. Read the numbers [Move-In Specials & Concessions →](/move-in-specials/) Difference ## Why Use an Apartment Locator in Lake Highlands - RISD boundary question addressed at intake so you know which school district the specific address falls in before you sign - Washer/dryer connection status confirmed per unit, not per building -- many older buildings have neither in the unit - Renovated versus classic unit tier clarified on every quote -- the same complex can list both at different rents under one name - Covered parking cost included in total monthly cost on every recommendation, not assumed free - Broken-lease and bad-credit paths identified on the Skillman, Audelia, and Ferndale stock where managers make individual decisions - Free to you; the community pays a referral fee from its marketing budget Process ## How the Lake Highlands List Works Four steps, same day turnaround. Nothing in them costs you anything in Lake Highlands, and none of them requires us to see your credit report. 1. 1 ### Tell us your situation Budget, move date, income, and anything on your credit, rental history, or background. Immediate 2. 2 ### We match it Your account is run against our own dated database of which management companies work with which situations. Same day 3. 3 ### You get a real list Each property carries the income multiple, credit minimum, effective rent, fee stack, and total monthly cost. Same day 4. 4 ### Tour and apply once We verify availability before you drive, schedule tours, and help you apply where it is likely to land. On your timeline ## Ready for Lake Highlands Numbers? Send your budget and move date. Free to renters, no credit pull, and if renewing beats moving in Lake Highlands, we tell you that too. Get My List [/contact/ →](/contact/) (214) 555-0198 [tel:+12145550198 →](tel:+12145550198) Local logistics ## Transit, Commutes, and Daily Errands in Lake Highlands The neighborhood sits between LBJ Freeway (I-635) to the north, US-75 Central Expressway to the west, and the White Rock Trail running through the southern and eastern sections. Skillman Avenue is the central north-south corridor. The Town Center at Skillman and Walnut Hill is the practical center for daily errands, with the Whole Foods at Skillman and Abrams as the everyday anchor. Two Blue Line stations serve the area directly. Lake Highlands Station sits inside the core and LBJ/Skillman Station is at the northern edge near the freeway junction. Both put Downtown inside 25 to 30 minutes without a car. I-635 and US-75 are the drive options; the segment of 635 between Skillman and Central is a known morning bottleneck, and departure time changes the commute picture materially. Off-peak, most parts of the neighborhood reach Downtown in 20 minutes or less. White Rock Trail connects south toward White Rock Lake and runs through the residential interior. Harry S. Moss Park covers more than 300 acres of genuine trail at the northeastern edge. Streets here are wide with old-growth tree canopy, and the feel is suburban without the address being outside the city. Building stock ## Three Building Tiers and What Decides the Shortlist The stock breaks into three tiers that lease to different renters at meaningfully different price points and qualification thresholds. The 1970s and 1980s garden apartments along Skillman, Audelia, Ferndale, and Kingsley are the volume tier: large properties with surface parking, mature landscaping, and the widest range of qualifying situations in the submarket. Individual management companies on the older stock make case-by-case decisions, and a larger deposit frequently substitutes for a denial when income is solid. Boiler-fed hot water systems still run in some older buildings on these corridors, and pressure can be inconsistent by floor and time of day. Ask the property directly before committing. Newer construction from 2015 through 2026 clusters around Town Center and along Skillman. Standard institutional qualification paths and amenity fee stacks apply. These buildings document a practice of pricing renovated and unrenovated units differently under one property name -- the unit you toured and the unit you receive the quote for can be different rooms at the same headline rent. Confirm the specific unit before comparing it to another building. The 1990s product and renovated 1980s units in between carry the best value. Two operational questions apply across all three tiers: whether the unit has washer/dryer connections or only shared laundry room access, and whether covered parking is a separate monthly charge. Both belong in total monthly cost before comparing two buildings. Oncor is the electricity provider across Lake Highlands, and the deregulated Texas grid means selecting a retail plan before move-in day. Gated communities run throughout the neighborhood; broken gate maintenance is a recurring complaint, so ask how recently the gate was serviced. ## Lake Highlands on the map Last updated: September 28, 2026 Answers ## Lake Highlands questions Does a Lake Highlands address mean Richardson ISD? Not automatically. A large portion of the rental stock carries a Dallas mailing address but sits inside Richardson ISD. The boundary cuts through the middle of the neighborhood without following obvious street patterns. The accurate answer is the RISD boundary lookup for the specific street address. We mention it at intake and link the district tool, but the call belongs to the district lookup, not to us. Do Lake Highlands apartments have in-unit washer/dryer connections? This is the first question to ask before comparing two buildings here. Many older buildings along Skillman, Audelia, Ferndale, and Kingsley have no in-unit connections and no shared laundry room, meaning you use a portable unit or a laundromat off site. We confirm laundry infrastructure per unit before putting it on a list, because the answer changes total monthly cost and daily convenience at the same time. Why does the same complex advertise different rents for the same floorplan? Many properties here price renovated and unrenovated units separately under one name. The renovated unit has updated finishes and a higher quoted rent; the classic unit carries original fixtures at a lower number. Both show up under the same property on aggregators. The quote you receive may not match the specific unit you toured. Confirm the quote is for the exact unit before comparing it to another building. Is covered parking included in the rent or an add-on? Usually an add-on. Covered or reserved parking in most of the garden and mid-range stock is a monthly charge rather than an amenity included in the headline rent. The amount varies by building and is rarely mentioned in a listing description. We include it in total monthly cost on every recommendation so two properties compare on equivalent terms. Which Lake Highlands apartments accept a broken lease, bad credit, or eviction? Lake Highlands is one of the stronger submarkets in Dallas for second-chance situations. The older buildings along Skillman, Audelia, and Ferndale are independently managed and make case-by-case decisions. Income is the deciding factor - most properties require 3x rent, some 2.5x. A solid income and a paid-off broken lease may open newer buildings here before you need to search farther out. We match the situation to properties where each path is documented and describe what they require. We do not promise approval. What is boiler-fed hot water and should it concern me? Some older buildings run a central boiler rather than individual water heaters. Inconsistent pressure is the most common result, varying by floor, time of day, or when multiple units draw simultaneously. It is not a disqualifying feature, but it is worth knowing before signing. We flag it on buildings where it is documented so you can ask about it on tour. How fast can you send a list for this area? Usually the same day. Send your budget, move date, and what matters to you -- including whether in-unit laundry and covered parking are required -- and the list comes back with income multiple, credit minimum, effective rent, and total monthly cost on each property. Where can I find an apartment locator near Lake Highlands? Dallas Apartment Locators Group covers Lake Highlands and all adjacent areas including Richardson, East Dallas, White Rock Lake, and Vickery Meadow. Send your budget and move date and we send a list covering every corridor from Skillman to Audelia to Kingsley. ## Near Lake Highlands Adjacent submarkets we cover, each with its own stock, rent band, and commute picture. ### Richardson Telecom Corridor · CityLine · Canyon Creek View Richardson [Richardson →](/neighborhoods/richardson/) ### East Dallas Lakewood · Old East Dallas · Junius Heights View East Dallas [East Dallas →](/neighborhoods/east-dallas/) ### White Rock Lake / Casa Linda Casa Linda · Casa Linda Estates · Lochwood View White Rock Lake / Casa Linda [White Rock Lake / Casa Linda →](/neighborhoods/white-rock-lake-casa-linda/) ![Dallas neighborhood street view with apartment buildings in daylight](/images/hero/candid-daylight-street-view-of-dallas-apartment-to.webp) Next step ## Looking in Lake Highlands? Send your budget, move date, and what matters to you. Real list back, usually same day, with effective rent, the fee stack, and the income multiple attached to every Lake Highlands property on it. Get My List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (214) 555-0198 [tel:+12145550198 →](tel:+12145550198) Free to renters · No credit pull · Brokered by Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC — TREC #9003398