Apartments with a Smart Home in Design District, Dallas
0 of the 12 buildings we track in Design District include smart-home features. Modern & Creative.
Get Your Free MatchlistWhy renters look for smart-home features in Design District
Keyless entry, smart thermostats, app-controlled lighting, and integrated package lockers. Increasingly standard in post-2022 construction; rare in older buildings. In Design District, that question matters because of who lives here: Designers, Young professionals, Craft beer lovers. The neighborhood vibe is modern & creative, so smart home buildings tend to feature in the rent-range conversations renters have when shopping here. Walk Score in Design District is 68/100, Transit Score is 38/100, and average rent runs $1,600-$2,800. Nearby employers include Dallas Market Center, Studio Movie Grill HQ, so a chunk of the renters here are commuting to those workplaces and choosing buildings based on what makes their daily life easier.
What to expect — smart home in Design District
Standard in newer Uptown / Frisco builds (post-2022). Bundled into newer buildings; difficult to retrofit older ones. For renters in Design District specifically, the practical answer is: 0 of the 12 buildings actively listed on the major rental databases include smart home, and those buildings sit roughly in the $1,650-$2,800 band — slightly above the neighborhood median because the amenity is one of the things that justifies the higher rent. The cost-of-living index for Dallas is 102 (national average is 100), and Design District is one of the mid-market neighborhoods for the metro.
No smart home buildings tracked in Design District this week
Our weekly Apartments.com sweep didn't surface any Design District buildings advertising smart-home features this week. That doesn't mean none exist — it usually means the matching buildings are leased up or pulled their listings. We pull from off-database inventory through our broker relationships at Bosah Group, so we often have access to buildings that aren't visible on the public sites. Two options: (1) tell us your move-in date and we'll check the broker network for Design District buildings with smart-home features, or (2) consider the alternative neighborhoods below where we do have current matches.
What to ask when touring Design District buildings
For any smart home-equipped building in Design District, ask these questions before signing: (1) Is the smart home included in rent or is it a separate line-item fee? (2) What hours is it accessible — 24/7, daytime only, or reservation-based? (3) When was it last renovated or replaced — newer smart home amenities often need less maintenance and break down less often. (4) Are there usage limits, guest policies, or quiet-hour restrictions? (5) What's the actual commute from this building to Dallas Market Center in normal traffic? Your locator agent should know the answers for every building they recommend in Design District.
What our locator does for Design District renters
Key Finders Locating is a free apartment-locating service. Our licensed Texas agents (TREC ID 9012866 via Bosah Group) talk to Design District apartment communities every week, get current availability, negotiate move-in specials, and tour with you in person. The apartment community pays our commission — you never pay us anything. Tell us you want a smart home-equipped 1BR in Design District under $2800, and we'll have a shortlist by tomorrow. Average renter we work with finds and tours their top 3 buildings within a week, signs within two weeks, and saves an average of 1-2 months on the move timeline compared to going it alone.
Frequently asked questions
How many Design District apartments have smart-home features?
Of the 12 buildings we actively track in Design District, 0 include smart-home features. That number changes weekly as buildings lease up and new construction comes online.
Does a smart home cost extra in Design District?
Bundled into newer buildings; difficult to retrofit older ones. In Design District specifically, standard in newer uptown / frisco builds (post-2022).
What's the rent range for smart home apartments in Design District?
Design District averages $1,600-$2,800 for a 1BR. Buildings with smart-home features typically run from the upper end of that range — usually around $1700-$2800.
Is Key Finders Locating really free?
Yes — 100% free for renters. The apartment community pays our referral fee when you sign your lease. We're licensed in Texas and have placed thousands of renters across Dallas, Austin, and Houston.
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Last reviewed 2026-04-07 · Key Finders Locating, a TREC-licensed free apartment locator (Bosah Group ID 9012866)