# Apartment Locator North Irving | Free, Real Numbers > Apartment locator for North Irving. Gated 1990s garden stock on MacArthur Blvd, lower thresholds than Class A. DFW lots 10-15 min out. Free to renters. URL: https://dallasapartmentlocating.com/neighborhoods/north-irving/ ![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 North Irving and surrounding areas # North Irving Apartment Locator - Gated Garden Corridor Dallas Apartment Locators Group covers the North Irving corridor along MacArthur Boulevard - the densest concentration of gated 1990s garden communities in Irving. Formal screening applies at the name-brand management companies here, but the income threshold runs lower than comparable newer product in Las Colinas or along SH-114. Many buildings have attached garages, and the DFW Airport employee lots sit 10 to 15 minutes from most addresses. Get My List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (214) 555-0198 [tel:+12145550198 →](tel:+12145550198) Areas covered 6 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 North Irving Renters Lose Money The same four mechanics decide the true cost of a lease in North Irving 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 North Irving - MacArthur Boulevard - Story Road - Esters Road - Belt Line Road - Walnut Hill Lane - Valley Ranch ![Apartment interior representative of North Irving 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 North Irving 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 ## What We Verify Before You Drive - Garage status confirmed per unit before you drive: included in rent or billed separately, with the monthly amount in total cost - Aircraft noise flagged per address with the visit-twice advice before you commit to a MacArthur corridor building - Broken lease and bad credit income paths identified in the 1990s garden stock, with qualification threshold confirmed per building - DFW employee lot distance stated per address for aviation and hospitality workers on shift schedules - School district confirmed by specific address: Irving ISD, Coppell ISD, and Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD all appear in the corridor - DART Orange Line station distance noted per property for renters who want transit access or prefer to keep one car - Free to you - we are licensed Texas real estate professionals, and the community pays our referral fee from its marketing budget Process ## How the North Irving List Works Four steps, same day turnaround. Nothing in them costs you anything in North Irving, 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 North Irving Numbers? Send your budget and move date. Free to renters, no credit pull, and if renewing beats moving in North Irving, we tell you that too. Get My List [/contact/ →](/contact/) (214) 555-0198 [tel:+12145550198 →](tel:+12145550198) Local logistics ## DFW Airport Access, DART, and Commute Routes The corridor runs along MacArthur Boulevard from SH-183 north toward SH-114 and the Coppell line. Valley Ranch borders the corridor to the northeast. DFW Airport sits to the west, and the employee parking lots are 10 to 15 minutes from most MacArthur addresses. That proximity is why aviation and hospitality shift workers specifically search this corridor. The DART Orange Line stops at Belt Line Station and DFW Airport Terminal A. Irving is a DART member city, so bus coverage across the corridor is real rather than minimal. For renters commuting to Downtown Dallas, the Orange Line avoids I-635 and I-30 peak congestion. SH-183 runs along the southern edge of the submarket, connecting east toward Dallas and west into the airport perimeter. I-635 sits near the southern boundary and feeds north toward the suburbs and south toward Grand Prairie. Aircraft noise is the variable that does not appear on a floor plan. The flight path over this corridor shifts with runway configuration and wind direction at DFW. A building two miles from the airport can be louder than one at one mile on a busy departure afternoon. Visit the specific address at different times before committing. Ask which side of the building the unit faces and how close it is to the pool equipment and the breezeway if you work shifts and sleep during the day. Campion Trail runs along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River and connects into a longer regional trail network. Trinity View Park provides river access and is within a short drive of most MacArthur Boulevard addresses. Toyota Music Factory and Lake Carolyn in Las Colinas are under 10 minutes south for renters who want entertainment and waterfront dining without paying Las Colinas rent. Building stock ## Garages, Flight Noise, and What to Ask Before Signing The stock here is predominantly 1990s and early-2000s garden-style communities, gated, with covered or structured parking and units typically running 900 to 1,400 square feet. Many buildings have attached garages, which is a genuine differentiator in the DFW corridor and one of the reasons these units lease quickly. Attached-garage status requires a direct question before any decision. Confirm in writing whether the garage is included in the base rent or billed as a separate monthly line. Leases that bill the garage separately are common in this corridor, and the monthly amount ranges enough that it belongs in the total cost comparison before you commit to a building. Formal screening applies at the name-brand management companies along MacArthur Boulevard, and the requirements run lower than comparable newer Class A product in Las Colinas or along SH-114 - some properties here run a 2.5x income multiple where Class A runs 3x. A paid-off broken lease with solid income qualifies at multiple buildings in the corridor. These buildings run standard credit and income checks, but the thresholds reflect a 1990s construction basis rather than a 2020s lease-up benchmark. Most garden communities in this corridor accept pets, though breed restrictions, weight limits, and monthly pet rent vary by property. Confirm pet deposit and monthly pet rent at intake - these fees often add $25 to $75 per month and belong in the total cost comparison. Shift workers who sleep during the day have one additional checklist item: ask how close the unit is to the pool equipment and the breezeway. Maintenance schedules and shared-corridor traffic follow building rhythms that never appear on a tour but matter if you sleep until 2pm. The question is worth asking before signing, not after. ## North Irving on the map Last updated: September 28, 2026 Answers ## North Irving questions What kind of apartments are in North Irving? Predominantly 1990s and early-2000s gated garden communities along MacArthur Boulevard, Story Road, and Esters Road. Units run 900 to 1,400 square feet, most with covered or structured parking. Many buildings have attached garages. Newer product sits along SH-114 toward Coppell at higher price points. The 1990s stock is the segment with the best price-to-size ratio and the most realistic qualification paths for renters with a complicated history. Is the garage included in the rent? Not always. Many buildings in this corridor offer attached garages, but whether the garage is included in the advertised rent or billed as a separate monthly line varies by property and by unit. Confirm in writing before you sign. We ask that question at intake so the monthly amount lands in the total cost comparison, not as a surprise after move-in. How loud is the airplane noise in North Irving? It varies sharply by address and by which runway DFW is using on a given day. A building two miles from the airport can be louder than one at one mile depending on wind and runway configuration. Visit the specific address at least twice, including at a busy departure time, before committing. Two blocks difference can change the experience substantially. Can I get an apartment in North Irving with a broken lease or low credit score? Yes. The 1990s and early-2000s garden stock along MacArthur Boulevard runs formal screening, but the income threshold is lower than newer Class A product in Las Colinas or along SH-114 - some properties here run a 2.5x income multiple where Class A runs 3x. A paid-off broken lease with solid income qualifies at multiple buildings. Income is the deciding number. We describe what each property requires and never promise approval. How far is North Irving from the DFW employee lots? Ten to fifteen minutes from most addresses along MacArthur Boulevard. The corridor exists in large part because aviation and hospitality workers need a gated community with covered parking at a reasonable price within a short drive of the airport. We state drive time to the specific lot from the specific unit, not a corridor average. Does DART serve North Irving? Yes. The DART Orange Line stops at Belt Line Station and DFW Airport Terminal A Station. Irving is a DART member city with real bus coverage across most of the corridor. For renters who commute to Downtown Dallas, the Orange Line is a workable option that avoids freeway congestion. We note the walk distance to the nearest station on each property we send. Which school district serves North Irving? Most of the corridor is Irving ISD. Parts near the northern edge fall in Coppell ISD and some addresses fall in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. The boundary is not obvious from the street. Check the specific address on the district lookup rather than assuming from the neighborhood name. Does the search cost me anything? No. You pay nothing and your rent is identical to what you would find on your own. The community pays a referral fee from its marketing budget. List our name and your agent's name on the guest card and application so the service stays free. How does an apartment locator compare to listing sites? Listing sites show what is advertised. We track what each property actually requires - the income multiple, the credit minimum, the fee stack, and the concession clawback terms. A listing site cannot tell you whether a building takes a 580 credit score or counts 1099 income. We can, and you pay nothing for the difference. When is the cheapest time to sign a lease in this corridor? October through February typically produces the best concession values along MacArthur Boulevard as properties push to fill before the spring leasing season. A free month in February is worth less than a free month in July because February has fewer days. We calculate every concession on a daily rate so the comparison is accurate regardless of move-in month (2026 rates). ## Near North Irving Adjacent submarkets we cover, each with its own stock, rent band, and commute picture. ### Irving Las Colinas · Valley Ranch · Heritage District View Irving [Irving →](/neighborhoods/irving/) ### Las Colinas Las Colinas Urban Center · Lake Carolyn · Mandalay Canal View Las Colinas [Las Colinas →](/neighborhoods/las-colinas/) ### Northwest Dallas / Love Field Bachman Lake · Webb Chapel Road · Marsh Lane Corridor View Northwest Dallas / Love Field [Northwest Dallas / Love Field →](/neighborhoods/northwest-dallas-love-field/) ![Dallas neighborhood street view with apartment buildings in daylight](/images/hero/candid-daylight-street-view-of-dallas-apartment-to.webp) Next step ## Looking in North Irving? 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 North Irving 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