# Moving to Dallas Apartments | New Dallas Apartment Team > Relocating to Dallas? Lease a new apartment before you arrive with live video walks, income pre-checks, and electric and TollTag set up first. URL: https://newapartmentsdallas.com/moving-to-dallas/ Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:14 AM CT · Prices pulled every morning Relocating · lease before you land # Moving to Dallas: New Apartments for Relocators Last updated: October 26, 2026 Lease a new Dallas building before you arrive, with a live video walk of the actual unit, an income pre-check and electric and TollTag set up first. Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) How we do the math → [/how-we-do-the-math/ →](/how-we-do-the-math/) - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - 120 new communities tracked - Prices pulled every morning ![Dallas skyline at golden hour from a new apartment balcony](/images/misc/dallas-skyline-at-golden-hour-seen-from-a-new-apar.webp) - Licensed brokerage Spirit Real Estate Group, TREC #562021 - Every price dated Every price dated and sourced - Commission-blind Commission never touches our score or sort - Corrections logged Corrections logged within one business day ## New buildings for relocators Buildings that support remote leasing and live video walks. Live rows refresh from the morning feed. Feed pull: Oct 25, 2026, 8:14 AM CT Filter: remote leasing supported | Building | Base rent | Special (term, ends) | Net effective | Required fees | True monthly | Year two | Electric | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IllustrationThe Flynn at Live OakEast Dallas · studio | $1,374.00 | 8 weeks free, 12 months | $1,162.62 | +$122.56 | $1,285.18 | $1,496.56 (+16.4%) | Oncor, you pick a plan | **Illustration, values as of Oct 25, 2026; live page uses the feed.** Fees from the Greystar calculator. Year two shown at 0% change from base. Live rows load from the morning feed. When a value is stale we hide it instead of guessing. Tell us if a price is gone and we'll recheck the same day. Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) How to read these prices → [/how-to-read-our-prices/ →](/how-to-read-our-prices/) ## Where it usually goes wrong 1 ### Scam listings copy new buildings Fake listings reuse real photos and prices from new buildings, then ask for a deposit before a tour. Relocators are the usual target. 2 ### You sign the model, not the unit A model unit can differ from yours in view, exposure and floor. A video of the model isn't a video of your apartment. 3 ### Day-one bills you didn't plan for Electric deposits, water setup and a TollTag can all land in your first week. CoServ can ask up to $300 plus $40 to connect. **So we verify every listing with the leasing office, walk your actual unit on live video, and set up electric and your TollTag before you arrive.** Moving to Dallas brings a lot of questions. Our team completely understands the stress of relocating from out of state. You might wonder how to secure a great place without booking an expensive flight just for a weekend of tours. We are going to walk you through the exact steps so moving to Dallas goes smoothly. Grabbing a cup of coffee and reading this guide will save you a ton of time. ## Can you lease a new Dallas apartment before you arrive? Yes, and it is the most common way relocators do it. Our team shortlists new apartments in Dallas [/ →](/) for your job and budget, walks the actual unit with you on a **live video tour**, pre-checks your income, and sets up utilities before you land. This remote process eliminates the need to fly in for a rushed weekend. We make sure you sign the standard **Texas lease (TAA)** form online with the community through a secure **remote lease signing** portal like Blue Moon. The key word here is actual. We always walk your specific unit, not the model, whenever the community allows. A model can feature a better view, a cooler exposure, or a different floor plan. ## What should you know about the Dallas market? Two specific numbers frame the current rental market. - Our data from **Cushman & Wakefield** puts the Dallas-Plano-Irving **effective rent** at $1,500 in Q2 2026, down 2.9%, with a 9.6% vacancy rate. - A separate report from **RentCafe** put the City of Dallas at a $1,595 **asking rent** in September 2026. We always clarify which number is being discussed, since effective rent includes move-in concessions and asking rent does not. The direction of pricing varies heavily by area. Our tracking shows northern effective rents fell 5 to 8% in Q2 2026, while popular areas like Uptown and Park Cities actually rose 1.4% (Cushman & Wakefield). An October 2026 RentCafe study even shows Uptown averaging a much higher $2,831 per month. We know that lower rent up north can be offset by daily highway tolls. This detailed Uptown vs northern suburbs guide [/guides/uptown-vs-northern-suburbs-rent-trends/ →](/guides/uptown-vs-northern-suburbs-rent-trends/) compares those exact trade-offs. ## How do you pick an area from out of state? Start with your job location instead of picking a random neighborhood, and then factor in the commute. Our clients find the best success when they map their daily drive first. | If you work in | Look at | Watch for | | --- | --- | --- | | Downtown or Victory Park | Downtown Dallas | Parking and fees | | Legacy, Plano, Frisco | Frisco and Plano | DNT and SRT tolls, CoServ addresses | | Las Colinas or DFW Airport | Irving-side buildings and the Orange Line | TEXpress pricing | | Denton County | Lewisville | TNMP vs CoServ by address | School district is a concrete fact reported per specific address. We track boundaries for **Frisco ISD**, **Plano ISD**, **Richardson ISD**, **Dallas ISD**, and others. It never affects a property score, but it matters for local taxes. > **Scam check, every time** > > Fake listings copy new-building photos and prices, then ask for money before a tour. We verify every single listing through the leasing office’s own official phone number and direct site. This comprehensive > > fake listing guide > > [/guides/fake-apartment-listings-dfw/ →](/guides/fake-apartment-listings-dfw/) > > lists all the warning signs to watch out for. ## What does the remote process look like? Our simple, five-step process is designed to handle every detail from a distance. Handling an out-of-state transition requires a clear plan. 1. **Shortlist.** We make the calls to confirm the specific unit, any current move-in special, the fee sheet, and the required electric provider. This confirmation happens the very same day during normal business hours. 2. **Video walk.** We walk your actual unit on live video so you can inspect the space closely. You see the real view, the natural light, and the actual ambient noise level. 3. **Income pre-check.** We know that most buildings want proof of about 3x the monthly rent. Some complexes test the base rent, while others test the effective rent. We confirm what your building accepts, including a formal offer letter, before you pay a typical $50 to $100 application fee. That specific step is the standard **income verification** process. 4. **Sign.** We read the concession and fee addenda with you to flag the minimum lease term and the standard Texas flood notice. The TAA lease is then signed digitally through secure portals like Blue Moon. 5. **Set up.** We assist with connecting electric, water, and a TollTag account before you arrive. ## Which utilities do you set up first? Handling your utilities quickly prevents delays on move-in day. Our team recommends tackling these three services immediately. - **Electric.** **Oncor Electric Delivery** and TNMP addresses let you pick a retail plan. We recommend using **Power to Choose**, the state’s comparison site, to find a rate. **CoServ Electric** and GP&L addresses have no choice in the matter. Our research shows CoServ can ask for a **utility deposit** up to $300 plus a $40 fee to connect, while charging around 12 cents per kWh as of late 2026. GP&L asks for $200 to cover electric, water, and trash. We always remind clients that a **utility letter of credit** from your current provider waives those expensive deposits. - **Water.** In the city of Dallas, that is often **Dallas Water Utilities**. We have found that many buildings simply bill water back through the property management instead. The leasing office will tell you exactly which method applies. - **TollTag.** We warn drivers that if you will drive the Dallas North Tollway (DNT), President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT), or Sam Rayburn Tollway (SRT), you need a **TollTag** before your first commute. The current 2026 NTTA rate is 22 cents a mile with a tag. We see too many new residents pay ZipCash rates, which cost double that amount at 44 cents a mile. Getting ahead of these tasks makes the transition easy. We will gladly help you get everything established before you grab your keys. ## What’s the next step? Send the requested details over, including your job address, move date, and maximum budget. We will send you decoded building options and accurate toll prices within a few hours, then immediately book your video walk. This comprehensive lease before you arrive guide [/guides/lease-dallas-apartment-before-you-arrive/ →](/guides/lease-dallas-apartment-before-you-arrive/) covers all the finer details. Our team looks forward to welcoming you to Texas soon. Moving to Dallas is an exciting step, and you can contact our office today to get started. ## How Moving to Dallas works with us Recommendation first, then the tradeoff, then the proof. Here's the order we work in. 1. 1 ### Shortlist from afar Tell us your job, move date and budget. We send buildings priced after the special, fees and tolls. 2. 2 ### Live video walk We walk the actual unit with you on video, not the model, when the community allows. 3. 3 ### Apply remotely We pre-check income and documents before you pay a fee, then you apply and sign online. 4. 4 ### Land to a ready home Electric, water and TollTag set up first. We'll help you set it up before move-in. Free. Your rent is the same either way. ## What we look at on the ground Dated tour notes and our own photos. Click any photo to enlarge. ## Get your moving to dallas shortlist Text your move date, budget, and where you work. You'll get buildings decoded and tolls priced within hours. - Same day during hours - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - Commission never touches our score or sort ### Thanks, we have your request. We make the calls and send your shortlist the same day during hours. We couldn't send that. Try again, or email us at hello@newapartmentsdallas.com. ## Moving to Dallas: questions renters ask ### Can I sign a Dallas lease without visiting? Yes. We walk the actual unit with you on live video first, then you apply and sign online with the community. ### How do you protect me from scam listings? We verify every listing through the leasing office's own number and site, and we never ask you to pay anyone but the community through its own portal. ### What are Dallas rents doing? Cushman & Wakefield put Dallas–Plano–Irving effective rent at $1,500 in Q2 2026 (down 2.9%, 9.6% vacancy). RentCafe put the City of Dallas at $1,595 in Sept 2026. ### Which areas do you cover? Dallas, Collin, Denton and Ellis counties, with Rockwall in scope. We never list Grand Prairie or Arlington. ### What should I set up before I arrive? Electric at your address and a TollTag if you'll drive tolled routes. We'll help you set it up before move-in. ### Can I avoid an electric deposit? A utility letter of credit from your current provider can waive CoServ and GP&L deposits. At Oncor and TNMP addresses, your retail provider sets its own deposit policy. ### What if my income comes from a new job offer? Many communities accept an offer letter. We pre-check what the building will accept before you pay a fee. ### My employer has a relocation contact. Can you work with them? Yes. Copy them on our emails and we'll keep dates and paperwork lined up. Our service stays free to you, and your rent is the same either way. ### Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign. ## Related guides ExplainerLeasing a New Dallas Apartment Before You ArriveHow relocators lease a new Dallas apartment remotely: live video walk of the actual unit, income pre-check, scam checks, electric and TollTag.Read the guide [/guides/lease-dallas-apartment-before-you-arrive/ →](/guides/lease-dallas-apartment-before-you-arrive/) Decision guideUptown or the Northern Suburbs: Where New-Build Rents Are MovingNorthern effective rents fell 5 to 8% while Uptown and Park Cities rose 1.4% (Cushman & Wakefield Q2 2026). Compare rent direction and tolls.Read the guide [/guides/uptown-vs-northern-suburbs-rent-trends/ →](/guides/uptown-vs-northern-suburbs-rent-trends/) All guides [/guides/ →](/guides/) ## Related ways to search ![Victory Park office towers and a new residential building at golden hour](/images/misc/victory-park-dallas-glass-office-towers-and-new-re.webp) New Apartments Near Work Buildings matched to your job anchor by free-flow minutes and monthly toll cost. Open [/new-apartments-near-work/ →](/new-apartments-near-work/) ![DART light rail train passing a new apartment building at golden hour](/images/misc/dart-light-rail-train-passing-a-new-apartment-buil.webp) New Apartments Near Transit New buildings near DART and A-Train stations, with the rail chip on every card. Open [/new-apartments-near-transit/ →](/new-apartments-near-transit/) ![New ground-up mid-rise apartment buildings on the Dallas side at golden hour](/images/misc/wide-street-level-view-of-new-ground-up-dallas-mid.webp) New Construction Apartments Map and cards for every ground-up building, with the real monthly price and the date we checked it. Open [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) ## Tell us your move date. We make the calls. Text your move date, budget, and where you work. You'll get buildings decoded and tolls priced within hours. Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) See the New Build Board → [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Free. Your rent is the same either way. Same day during hours. We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.