UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street in Oak Cliff sits 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo — about a 6-minute drive. The building offers studio, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom floor plans, with the 3- and 4-bedroom units rented by the bed. A $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities, and furnished options are available. For anyone searching for an apartment in Oak Cliff close to the zoo, this is a concrete address with specific numbers attached.
How Close Is It, Really
The Dallas Zoo’s north entrance, ZooNorth, is 1.2 miles from the building. The main entrance is 1.5 miles out, a 6-minute drive. On a clear day, the zoo is reachable by bike using the surrounding street grid, and the building has dedicated bike storage.
For context on the surrounding area: Kidd Springs Recreation Center, which has a full pool and park, is 0.7 miles away — about a 10-minute walk. Stevens Park Golf Course is 1.4 miles, also a 6-minute drive. Coombs Creek Trail, a popular running and cycling route, is 1.9 miles. Trinity Overlook Park, with views of the Trinity River, is 2.3 miles out. This part of Oak Cliff is unusually dense with outdoor options for a neighborhood this close to downtown Dallas.
The Bishop Arts District, Steps Away
The Dallas Zoo is the landmark, but the Bishop Arts District is what makes day-to-day life here work. The property is walkable to a wide stretch of independent restaurants, bars, and cafes that line the streets around West 9th.
Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ is 0.4 miles from the building — one of the higher-volume dining destinations in the neighborhood. Elia Greek Tavern is 0.3 miles and consistently draws a crowd. Oddfellows, a cafe and gathering spot with years of neighborhood loyalty, is 0.5 miles. Revelers Hall, a live music venue that anchors the local nightlife circuit, is also 0.5 miles.
For coffee: El Jardin Cafe is 0.4 miles, and Nice Coffee Cocktail Bar — which functions equally well as a morning stop or an evening one — is 0.6 miles. Canela Café is 0.9 miles.
Ampelos Wines is 0.3 miles for an evening glass. The Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore, which hosts the Oak Cliff Is For Lovers Book Club, is 0.3 miles. The Wild Detectives, a bookstore and ideas space, is 0.7 miles.
For everyday needs: Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy – Oak Cliff is 0.5 miles. Olmo Market is 2.2 miles for groceries.
What’s in the Building
UNITi Bishop Arts has studio floor plans and 3- and 4-bedroom units. The 3- and 4-bedroom units are rented by the bed, with each bedroom having its own private bathroom. Furnished options are available across those unit types. The $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities for every resident — electricity, water, and internet — so move-in requires no utility account setup regardless of which floor plan you choose.
Every floor has multiple breakout spaces designed for focused work or study outside the individual units. The building also has a dedicated coworking space, which is a different use case from those floor-level rooms. Other amenities include a fitness center, yoga studio, podcast studio, game room, theater room, craft room, clubhouse, courtyard, and BBQ grills. Units include in-unit washer/dryer, balcony or patio, walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
On the practical side: controlled access, gated garage parking, package lockers, bike storage, on-site management, and on-site maintenance.
Nearby Employers and Campuses
Oak Cliff’s location puts several major employers and institutions within a short drive of this address:
– **Methodist Dallas Medical Center** — 1.7 miles, 7-minute drive
– **Universities Center At Dallas** — 3.4 miles, 10-minute drive
– **University of North Texas System** — 6.2 miles, 12-minute drive
– **University of North Texas at Dallas** — 7.9 miles, 14-minute drive
– **UT Southwestern Medical Center** — 7.9 miles, 14-minute drive
– **Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Scott & White Health)** — 6.9 miles, 15-minute drive
– **Texas A&M University College of Dentistry** — 6.8 miles, 15-minute drive
– **Southern Methodist University** — 9.3 miles, 18-minute drive
Methodist Dallas Medical Center at 1.7 miles is the closest major employer. UT Southwestern and UNT Dallas are both reachable in 14 minutes.
Weekly Rhythms Worth Knowing
Oak Cliff has a recurring calendar of neighborhood events that runs throughout the year. Free mat Pilates happens every Sunday at Halperin Park, 1.7 miles from the building. Oak Cliff Brewing Co. holds a community gathering every Tuesday, 1.5 miles away. A Community Farmers Market runs every Sunday, 5.6 miles out. The Kava Bar Oak Cliff, 0.6 miles away, runs a recurring Massage and Movie Night on Sundays.
Switchyards Dallas, a creative cowork and community hangout space, is 0.7 miles from the building — walkable — and functions as a neighborhood gathering point beyond the standard cafe-or-library choice.
The Museum of Illusions is 3.6 miles out, a 12-minute drive, for a weekend afternoon with something different on offer.
The Practical Case for This Address
Living 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo means the zoo is a spontaneous option, not a planned outing. The same logic applies to Kidd Springs Recreation Center at 0.7 miles, Revelers Hall at 0.5 miles, and Lockhart Smokehouse at 0.4 miles. The density of walkable options around UNITi Bishop Arts is the defining feature of this location — the zoo is part of a broader cluster of things to do within a short radius, not an isolated draw.
The all-inclusive pricing model simplifies the financial picture considerably. One monthly fee, no utility setup, no coordination required between roommates on shared bills. For by-the-bed units, each resident’s lease is independent, so a change in one room doesn’t affect the others.
Current pricing and floor plan availability are listed on the UNITi Bishop Arts website. Tours can be scheduled there as well.
Frequently asked questions
apartments in Oak Cliff Dallas near Dallas Zoo?
UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street in Oak Cliff is 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo — a 6-minute drive. The building offers studio, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom floor plans, with the 3- and 4-bedroom units rented by the bed, private bathrooms included, and a $200/month lifestyle fee covering all utilities.
How far is UNITi Bishop Arts from the Dallas Zoo?
The main Dallas Zoo entrance is 1.5 miles from 596 West 9th Street, about a 6-minute drive. ZooNorth, the zoo’s north entrance, is 1.2 miles away.
What floor plans are available at UNITi Bishop Arts?
The building has studios and 3- and 4-bedroom units. The 3- and 4-bedroom floor plans are rented by the bed, each bedroom with a private bathroom. Furnished options are available — check the property website for current availability.
Is UNITi Bishop Arts walkable to Bishop Arts District restaurants?
Yes. Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ is 0.4 miles, Elia Greek Tavern and Ampelos Wines are 0.3 miles each, Oddfellows is 0.5 miles, and Revelers Hall is 0.5 miles. El Jardin Cafe and Nice Coffee Cocktail Bar are both under 0.7 miles.
