University of North Texas at Dallas is 7.9 miles from UNITi Bishop Arts in Oak Cliff — about a 14-minute drive. The building offers 3- and 4-bedroom units rented by the bed, with furnished options, private bathrooms for each bedroom, and a $200/month lifestyle fee that covers all utilities. For anyone enrolled at UNT Dallas who wants a real neighborhood outside campus, Oak Cliff’s Bishop Arts District puts independent restaurants, cafes, and study spots within close reach of the building.
At a glance
- **UNITi Bishop Arts**, 596 West 9th Street, Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX 75208
- University of North Texas at Dallas: 7.9 miles, approximately 14 minutes by car
- University of North Texas System offices: 6.2 miles, approximately 12 minutes by car
- Universities Center at Dallas: 3.4 miles, approximately 10 minutes by car
- 3- and 4-bedroom units rented by the bed; each bedroom has a private bathroom
- Furnished options available; $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities
- Breakout study spaces on every floor of the building
- Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ: 0.4 miles; El Jardin Cafe: 0.4 miles
The Commute to UNT Dallas
From 596 West 9th Street, the drive to University of North Texas at Dallas runs about 14 minutes at 7.9 miles. The University of North Texas System offices are closer at 6.2 miles, roughly 12 minutes out. Universities Center at Dallas — a separate institution — sits 3.4 miles away, about a 10-minute drive.
For students with early classes or late labs, that commute window is predictable enough to build a schedule around. The building has garage parking and gated access, so there’s no circling for street spots before an 8 a.m. lecture.
How the Rent-by-the-Bed Setup Works
The 3- and 4-bedroom units at UNITi Bishop Arts are leased by the bed rather than by the whole unit. That means your lease covers your room and your share of common spaces — you’re not on the hook for finding roommates to fill the other beds before you can sign. Each bedroom comes with its own private bathroom.
Furnished options are available, so moving in doesn’t require renting a truck for a full bedroom set. The $200/month lifestyle fee is charged per resident and covers all utilities across every unit type. No setting up electricity. No splitting an internet bill. That’s the actual move-in cost structure.
Breakout spaces on every floor give residents somewhere to work or study outside the main unit — useful during finals, useful when roommates are on different schedules, useful whenever the unit itself feels too small for focused work.
Study and Work Options in the Building
The coworking space is part of the building’s amenity lineup, alongside the per-floor breakout areas. The fitness center, yoga studio, podcast studio, and theater room are all on-site. So is a craft room and game room.
For a change of scenery, Switchyards Dallas is 0.7 miles from the building — a creative coworking and community space. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas’s main public library, is 3.6 miles out, about 12 minutes by car, if a larger, quieter study environment is what a particular session calls for.
The Neighborhood Outside the Building
Bishop Arts District is a dense stretch of independent businesses. For everyday use as a student, that matters.
El Jardin Cafe is 0.4 miles from the building — close enough for a morning coffee before the drive to campus. Canela Café is 0.9 miles out. Nice Coffee Cocktail Bar, with over 700 Google reviews, is 0.6 miles away. Elia Greek Tavern is 0.3 miles from the front door. Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ is 0.4 miles away and consistently busy.
Ampelos Wines is 0.3 miles out. Revelers Hall, a live-music venue, is 0.5 miles from the building. The Kava Bar Oak Cliff — which runs a weekly Quiet Hours event on Sunday evenings — is 0.6 miles away.
Olmo Market, a grocery option, is 2.2 miles out. Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy – Oak Cliff is 0.5 miles from the building.
Green Space and Getting Outside
Kidd Springs Recreation Center, with a pool and full park, is 0.7 miles away — a 3-minute drive. Coombs Creek Trail is 1.9 miles out for running or cycling. The Dallas Zoo is 1.5 miles from the building. The building has bike storage for residents who prefer to ride rather than drive for shorter trips.
Free Mat Pilates runs every Sunday at Halperin Park, 1.7 miles away. The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, 4.2 miles out (about 12 minutes), hosts group hikes periodically.
Other Nearby Healthcare and Education Employers
For residents balancing coursework with part-time or full-time work, the area’s employment density is worth knowing. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is 1.7 miles away — a 7-minute drive. UT Southwestern Medical Center is 7.9 miles from the building, about 14 minutes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center’s Dallas campus is 8.3 miles out, approximately 14 minutes. Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is 6.8 miles away, around 15 minutes.
The Southwestern Medical District, one of the largest medical employment corridors in the state, is 8.1 miles from Oak Cliff — about 14 minutes.
Amenities That Matter for a Student Schedule
In-unit washer and dryer means no laundry trips to an off-site facility. Package lockers handle deliveries. Controlled access and on-site management and maintenance are both part of the building’s setup. The courtyard and BBQ/grill area work for evenings when the weather holds.
Walk-in closets and stainless steel appliances come standard. The building is pet friendly.
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If you’re enrolled at University of North Texas at Dallas and want an Oak Cliff address with a real neighborhood around it, UNITi Bishop Arts is 14 minutes from campus and leases by the bed so you’re not locked into a roommate search before you can move in. Visit the UNITi Bishop Arts website for current availability, or reach out to the leasing team to ask about specific unit types and furnished options.
Frequently asked questions
How far is UNITi Bishop Arts from University of North Texas at Dallas?
University of North Texas at Dallas is 7.9 miles from UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street in Oak Cliff, approximately a 14-minute drive.
Does UNITi Bishop Arts offer rent-by-the-bed units for students?
Yes. The 3- and 4-bedroom units are leased by the bed, with furnished options available. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom, and the $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities.
Are there study spaces at UNITi Bishop Arts?
Yes. Every floor has dedicated breakout spaces for studying or focused work outside the main unit. The building also has a coworking space among its amenities.
What grocery and pharmacy options are near UNITi Bishop Arts?
Olmo Market is 2.2 miles from the building, and Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy – Oak Cliff is 0.5 miles away.
