Quick answer
Music venues, street art, creative scene, nightlife; 1BR $1,400–1,800
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Deep Ellum, Dallas
Music venues, street art, creative scene, nightlife; 1BR $1,400–1,800
Dallas Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,450/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,850/mo
Median home price
$380K
Avg utilities
$175/mo
City-wide medians. Deep Ellum rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Dallas breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Dallas
Compare Deep Ellum with other popular areas.
Uptown
Walkable strip, bars and restaurants, young professionals, best transit in Dallas; 1BR $1,700–2,200
Knox-Henderson
Boutique restaurants, local bars, Oak Lawn adjacent, established; 1BR $1,600–2,100
Bishop Arts District
Independent shops, coffee, walkable pocket, eclectic; 1BR $1,500–1,900
Plano / Frisco
Corporate campuses (Toyota, Frito-Lay, etc.), top-rated schools, safe; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Preston Hollow
Established wealth, private schools, estates; 1BR $1,800–2,500
Oak Cliff / Kessler Park
Diverse, affordable, improving, great views of downtown; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deep Ellum a good neighborhood in Dallas?
Music venues, street art, creative scene, nightlife; 1BR $1,400–1,800
What is the rent in Deep Ellum, Dallas?
Dallas citywide median 1BR rent is $1,450/mo. Deep Ellum pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Dallas often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Deep Ellum in Dallas known for?
Music venues, street art, creative scene, nightlife; 1BR $1,400–1,800
How does Deep Ellum compare to other Dallas neighborhoods?
Deep Ellum is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Dallas. Other options include Uptown, Knox-Henderson, Bishop Arts District.
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