Dallas, U.S.A.
Living in Deep Ellum, Dallas
Arts and entertainment district. Live music venues, street murals, and craft breweries.
A one-bedroom in Deep Ellum rents for about $1,700 - $2,100/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 10 minutes from Dallas center by metro.
Commute to Center
10 min
metro
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
artsnightlifeeclectic
Rent in Deep Ellum
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,500 - $1,800/mo | $1,700 - $2,100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,900 - $2,300/mo | $2,100 - $2,600/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,900/mo | $2,700 - $3,200/mo |
How Deep Ellum compares in Dallas
Within AffordWhere's Dallas dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,900/month — close to the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,100 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,700 - $3,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Dallas areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the arts, nightlife, eclectic tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Bishop Arts.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Deep Ellum, Dallas?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Deep Ellum costs $1,700 - $2,100/month (second-hand contract) or $1,500 - $1,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,100 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,700 - $3,200/month.
- Is Deep Ellum safe for expats?
- Deep Ellum has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.
- How long is the commute from Deep Ellum to Dallas center?
- The commute from Deep Ellum to Dallas city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.
- What is Deep Ellum like to live in?
- Arts and entertainment district. Live music venues, street murals, and craft breweries. In our data it is tagged as arts, nightlife, eclectic.
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