Grand Prairie Apartments for Rent

Grand Prairie, Texas

The city of Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County with a significant overlap into Tarrant County, and a minor overlap into Ellis County and is a suburb of Dallas. The city of Grand Prairie is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area, also known as the Metroplex.

Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the city of Grand Prairie offers relaxation, family fun, friendly neighbors and a smart place to live and do business. Nearly 156,000 people live in Grand Prairie. Residents say they love Grand Prairie because people are friendly. It's a big town with a small town feel and it's a community that cares, is peaceful and progressive. Grand Prairie features an extraordinary variety of entertainment and is a great place to work.

Apartments in Grand Prairie, Texas

There are many apartments for rent in Grand Prairie as well as in the surrounding communities of Addison, Allen, Plano, Lewisville, Murphy, Richardson, Dallas, Frisco, Garland, Sachse, Carrollton, The Colony and Wylie.

Things to Do in Grand Prairie, Texas and the Metroplex

After finding the perfect apartment to rent, take in the more than 4,900 acres of parks, well-established and new neighborhoods and lively and competitive athletic programs.

One of the newest lakes in Texas, Joe Pool Lake is set among the rolling hills of south Grand Prairie. Fishing, boating, swimming and skiing are popular here. The lake's Lynn Creek Park features boat ramps, picnic sites, beaches, volleyball, restrooms and loads of natural beauty. Loyd Park offers camping cabins, a 40-person meeting room, wooded camp sites, trails, showers and restrooms. On the north shore, just off Lake Ridge Parkway, Lynn Creek Marina features boat slips, rentals, boat ramps and fishing supplies for the angler. Adjacent to the marina, the Oasis, a floating restaurant, overlooks the waters of the lake and serves up delicious food and beverages.

Close by in and around the Metroplex, there are many opportunities for sports, the arts and shopping. Major professional sports teams in the Metroplex area include the Dallas Cowboys football, the Dallas Desperados arena football, the Dallas Mavericks basketball, the Dallas Burn soccer, the Dallas Sidekicks soccer, the Dallas Stars hockey, and the Texas Rangers baseball.

World class museums and art galleries, as well as performing arts organizations such as opera, theater, ballet and symphony are also prevalent in the Metroplex. The Dallas Arts District, a 60-acre development, is the largest downtown arts district in the U.S.

The Metroplex is a shopping and fashion mecca with an eclectic array of gifts features 25 major shopping malls, 30 antique districts and numerous boutiques. Nearby major malls include the Stonebriar Mall, the Dallas Galleria, The Shops At Willow Bend, Vista Ridge Mall and the 1.9 million square foot Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall.

More than 50 lakes and 100 public and private golf courses are within a 100-mile radius of the city of Grand Prairie, making renting an apartment in this area a wonderful experience.