Gated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Dallas, TX (185 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Dallas as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Mirasol Park Lane
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$1,497 - $3,354
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Mirasol Park Lane

8110 Park LnDallas, TX 75231
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The Chase Apartments
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$1,178 - $1,867
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 26

The Chase Apartments

4343 Rosemeade PkyDallas, TX 75287
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The Briscoe
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$1,261 - $2,966
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The Briscoe

12639 Coit RdDallas, TX 75251
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Axis Kessler Park
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$1,321 - $2,466
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Axis Kessler Park

2400 Fort Worth AveDallas, TX 75211
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Cortland on McKinney
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$3,174 - $18,903
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Cortland on McKinney

1900 McKinney AveDallas, TX 75201
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Inwood on the Park
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$1,045 - $1,990
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Inwood on the Park

5720 Forest Park RdDallas, TX 75235
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Mosaic Dallas
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$1,605 - $5,549
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Mosaic Dallas

300 N Akard StDallas, TX 75201
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Eleven600
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$799 - $1,266
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Eleven600

11600 Audelia RdDallas, TX 75243
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Ardan
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$2,351 - $4,993
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Ardan

2975 Blackburn StDallas, TX 75204
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The Francesca
$1,025 - $1,725
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The Francesca

4214 Rawlins StDallas, TX 75219
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Tiff • 4+ years in Dallas

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How do I begin? I've lived in Dallas for 35 years (as of 2025), and I love everything about this sprawling Metroplex. In my time here, I've raised a family, but before that, I was a college student, a young professional, a boss lady, and now, a semi-retired grandmother of one. Every era of my life, Dallas has been good TO me and FOR me. Thank you for the memories, Big D!

Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Dallas Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Dallas?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Dallas is at Estates at Shiloh listed at $556.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Dallas Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Dallas is $2,369.

What is the largest Gated Dallas Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Dallas is a 4,527 square feet unit starting from $2,039 at The Kincaid at Legacy.

What is the average size for Dallas Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Dallas is currently at 628 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Getting a job offer to move to an exciting city like Dallas is a big deal. Who wouldn't be excited about that, right.

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Beyond Big D: The Ultimate Renter's Guide to 5 Key Cities in the DFW Area

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Living in a huge metropolitan city like Dallas is amazing. You never run out of things to do, and opportunities abound.

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The 4-Step Checklist for Moving to Dallas: A Local Expert's Guide to Utilities, Licenses, and Housing

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The idea of moving somewhere new sounds fun and exciting. At first. Then you start thinking about all that's involved with it. Finding a place to live. Setting up utilities. Getting the kids in school. And who has the best wi-fi?

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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