Oak Lawn / Uptown Second Chance Leasing (2 Bedroom) — From $979/mo (Gated + Dog Park)

Prices are subject to change. Prices reflect today’s date: December 18, 2025.

Quick Snapshot

2 Bedroom (2x2): $979–$1,599/mo | 899–1,125 SF
Deposit: $150–$250
Lease Terms: 6 or 12 months
Fees: App $45 | Admin $100
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9–5 | Sat by appointment | Sun closed
Pets: Cats yes | Dogs yes | Up to 100 lbs (breed restrictions) | Dog park on site
- Pet Deposit: $150 (cats) / $300 (dogs) refundable
- Pet Rent: $10/mo
Utilities: Plus electric, water, gas, trash
Schools (Dallas ISD): Maple Lawn (Elem) | Rusk (Mid) | North Dallas (High)
Availability noted: Efficiency, 1x1, 2x2 (as of 12/2)

Policies & Amenities (What You Get)

Community

Gated entrance + perimeter fence
Assigned parking
Laundry room
School bus stop + bus stop
Dog park

Apartment Features

Walk-in closets + walk-in showers
Private patios/balconies
Cable ready + high-speed internet ready
Flooring mix: custom carpet + non-carpeted areas
Premium countertops + premium appliances
Dishwasher + garbage disposal
Ceiling fans, mini blinds
Frost-free refrigerator

Screening / Consideration

Qualify: Income 3.0× rent, credit check, rent history check
Will consider (case-by-case): Co-signers, 1st-time renters, broken leases, evictions, bankruptcies, foreclosures, misdemeanors, felons

Why This Fits Second-Chance Renters

Clear baseline requirements (3× income + standard checks) with multiple “will consider” factors listed.
Lower entry costs versus many Uptown-adjacent options (app/admin + deposit range are reasonable).
Practical essentials covered—gated access, assigned parking, and on-site dog park for daily convenience.

LIVE • WORK • PLAY (Oak Lawn / Uptown)

Live

Oak Lawn sits just north of Downtown and is known for being centrally located with quick access to shopping, dining, and everyday services.
Uptown-adjacent living often means shorter drives to core Dallas neighborhoods while still having residential pockets.

Work

Strong positioning for commuting to Downtown, Uptown, Medical District, and the Design District using major arteries like the Dallas North Tollway and nearby connectors.
Popular area for professionals who want to reduce commute friction without paying the highest tier of new-build pricing.

Play

Close to major Dallas social corridors (restaurants, nightlife, coffee, boutique fitness).
Nearby parks and trails in the Oak Lawn area make it easy to get outside without planning a full “day trip.”

Brief History

Oak Lawn developed as one of Dallas’s early streetcar and neighborhood expansion areas, growing rapidly as the city spread north from the original downtown core. Over the decades, it transitioned from primarily residential growth to a dense, central Dallas district with a mix of older garden-style communities and newer mid-rise development. Today, Oak Lawn and the Uptown edge remain among Dallas’s most in-demand “close-in” areas—largely because they sit at the intersection of employment hubs, entertainment districts, and major transit corridors.

How I Can Help (Fast-Track Approval)

Screen your situation (credit/rental/background/income) and aim you at the most approval-flexible options first.
Confirm deposit/fees/availability before tours to avoid wasted time.
Build a backup list around Oak Lawn, Uptown edge, Medical District, and Love Field proximity.
Coach you on how to present your file if you have a prior rental issue.
Help you avoid “instant-denial” properties based on your scenario.
I call properties in advance to pre-approve you so tours aren’t wasted.

Contact & Apply

Bryan Williams — Spirit Real Estate Group

📱 Call/Text: (972) 748-3705 | 📧 Email: bryanw85@gmail.com

🌐 Website: www.secondchanceleasingdallas.com

📍 Serving Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounding Areas | 🕒 Available 7 Days a Week

✅ Be sure to write in Bryan Williams at Spirit Real Estate Group on all guest cards and applications so my free locating service works for you.

Area-Related FAQs (Oak Lawn / Uptown)

Is Oak Lawn “Uptown pricing”?

It depends on the property age and finish-out. Older garden-style communities can price below new Uptown mid-rises while keeping the same central location benefits.

If I have an eviction or felony, should I still tour first?

Not before verifying screening. The best move is confirming consideration rules in advance so you don’t waste application money.

Are there parking headaches in this area?

Some streets and retail nodes can be tight, so assigned parking is a meaningful perk.

Do breed restrictions still apply with 100-lb max?

Yes—weight allowance doesn’t override breed policies.

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