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The Biggest Apartment Complexes in DFW

When people ask about the largest apartment communities in Dallas-Fort Worth, one name dwarfs the rest - and the others split into big garden-style communities and converted landmarks. Here are the biggest by unit count.

Researched by the TruReport editorial team · Updated 2026-07-04 · Editorial standards

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The giant: The Village Dallas

Nothing else in the metroplex is close:

  • The Village Dallas is a master community of 7,253 apartments across 18 neighborhoods near downtown (75206) - by far the largest in DFW.
  • It is effectively a small city, with its own gyms, restaurants, and social scene - a magnet for young professionals.

The other large communities

After The Village, the biggest are large garden-style communities and converted landmarks:

  • Village Bend & Bend East (Dallas) ~1,064 units; Cortland MacArthur / Aleo at North Glen (Irving) 590; Oak Row North Dallas 582; Marquis on Gaston (Dallas) 478; Estates on Frankford (Far North Dallas) 467.
  • Converted landmark: South Side on Lamar - a 1910s Sears warehouse turned into ~450 loft apartments.

What "biggest" means for renters

Bigger is not automatically better:

  • Large complexes mean more amenities + availability - but also more turnover and management variability.
  • Before you sign, check the reviews and any code-violation / renter red-flag history for the specific community.

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