North Central Dallas (Near SMU) Second-Chance Leasing – 2 Bedroom 2 Bath from $1,400 (2 Pools + Fitness Center)
Prices and availability are subject to change. Prices reflect today’s date: November 10, 2025. Specials can end at any time.
Quick Snapshot
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Floorplans(2BR): • 2x2 (1,070 sf)
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Starting Price (2BR): $1,400–$1,795/mo †
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Special: 1 month free with 12-month lease (limited time; on approval)
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Deposit: $0 (community deposit policy)
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Fees: App $50 • Admin $200 • Renters Insurance Required
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Lease Terms: 3–12 months
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Office Hours: M–F 9–6 • Sat 10–5 • Sun Closed
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Pets: Cats & Dogs OK • No Max Weight (breed limits) • Pet Deposit $350 non-refundable • Pet Rent $20/mo • Dog Park on site
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Schools (Dallas ISD): Kramer ES • Franklin MS • Hillcrest HS
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Utilities: †Plus electric, water, gas, trash
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Discounts: Teachers • Police/Fire (ask for current details)
Policies & Amenities (What You Get)
Exterior & Community
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Fitness center, 2 pools, free Wi-Fi areas
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Gated entrance & perimeter fence • Assigned parking • Community parking garage & carports
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Clubhouse, picnic & grill areas, door-to-door trash pickup
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Dog park, playground, elevators, 6 laundry rooms
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School bus stop • City bus stop
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Accessible/handicap-modified units available
Interior & In-Home
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Walk-in closets, private patios/balconies, walk-in showers
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Premium countertops & appliances, dishwashers, microwaves, frost-free refrigerators
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High ceilings, non-carpeted flooring in select areas
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Intrusion alarms • Cable-ready • High-speed internet
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Fireplaces & mini-blinds in select homes
Screening & Consideration
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Income: 3.0× rent • Credit & rental history checks
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Will consider: Co-signers, first-time renters, broken leases, bankruptcies, foreclosures, misdemeanors (case-by-case)
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Rent subsidies: Ask for current acceptance policies
Why This Fits Second-Chance Renters
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Flexible Considerations: Will review broken leases/bankruptcies/misdemeanors case-by-case.
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Budget Options: Two 2BR layouts with a wide price band + periodic move-in specials.
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No-Deposit Move-In: $0 deposit policy reduces upfront costs (fees/insurance still apply).
LIVE • WORK • PLAY (Near SMU)
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Live: Tree-lined North Central Dallas by SMU/University Park, minutes to Mockingbird Station, NorthPark Center, Trader Joe’s, Central Market, and the Katy Trail access points.
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Work: Quick hops to SMU, medical corridors near Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, and US-75 for Downtown, Uptown, and Preston Center employment hubs.
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Play: Catch a game or show on SMU’s campus, browse Snider Plaza, café-hop along Greenville Ave, or unwind at nearby parks and the Dallas Arboretum (short drive).
Brief History
Anchored by Southern Methodist University (est. 1911), this pocket of Dallas grew alongside the streetcar suburbs of Highland Park/University Park. Today it blends classic collegiate charm with modern retail, dining, and transit-friendly living along the US-75 corridor.
How I Can Help (Fast-Track Approval)
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I call properties in advance to pre-approve you so tours aren’t wasted.
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Strategize the best move-in window to capture specials.
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Align your credit/background profile with the right communities.
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Build a shortlist that matches budget, pets, and commute.
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Coach you on income/rental history documentation to speed decisions.
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Amenities: gated, fitness center, two pools, dog park, parking garage, premium interiors, patios/balconies
Neighborhoods: North Central Dallas, University Park/SMU, Preston Hollow, Lower Greenville, Vickery Meadow
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Contact & Apply
Bryan Williams — Spirit Real Estate Group
📱 Call/Text: (972) 748-3705 | 📧 Email: bryanw85@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.secondchanceleasingdallas.com
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