UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street sits 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo in Oak Cliff — a 6-minute drive. It offers furnished and unfurnished 3- and 4-bedroom units rented by the bed, each with a private bathroom, plus studio units, all with a $200/month lifestyle fee that covers every utility. If you want an apartment in Oak Cliff near the Dallas Zoo that also puts the Bishop Arts District and multiple major employers within a short drive, this is the address worth looking at.
How Close Is UNITi Bishop Arts to the Dallas Zoo?
The Dallas Zoo’s main entrance is 1.5 miles away — a 6-minute drive or a reasonable bike ride using the building’s on-site bike storage. The Zoo’s north entrance at ZooNorth is slightly closer at 1.2 miles, also reachable in about 6 minutes. That proximity makes it genuinely convenient rather than a once-a-year outing.
The surrounding Oak Cliff neighborhood fills in the rest of the picture. Kidd Springs Recreation Center, a full rec center with a pool and park, is 0.7 miles away — about a 10-minute walk. Stevens Park Golf Course is 1.4 miles out, a quick 6-minute drive. Coombs Creek Trail, good for running or cycling, is 1.9 miles away. For a skyline view, Trinity Overlook Park is 2.3 miles out, a 7-minute drive.
Walking Distance in the Bishop Arts District
The building’s location puts a dense stretch of independent restaurants, bars, and cafes within a half-mile. Lockhart Smokehouse BBQ is 0.4 miles away. Elia Greek Tavern is 0.3 miles. Oddfellows, a neighborhood cafe with over 3,000 reviews, is 0.5 miles. For a drink after dinner, Ampelos Wines is 0.3 miles and Revelers Hall — which hosts live music — is 0.5 miles.
For coffee, El Jardin Cafe is 0.4 miles out and Canela Café is 0.9 miles. Nice Coffee Cocktail Bar at 0.6 miles pulls double duty as a morning and evening destination. When you need a pharmacy, Prism Health North Texas Pharmacy – Oak Cliff is 0.5 miles from the front door. Olmo Market is 2.2 miles away for groceries.
Switchyards Dallas, a creative cowork and community space, is 0.7 miles away — about a 10-minute walk for days when you want a change of scenery.
The By-the-Bed Setup: What It Actually Means
Most of the 3- and 4-bedroom units at UNITi Bishop Arts are leased by the bed. You pay for your room and share the common areas, but each bedroom has its own private bathroom. Furnished options are available, which means moving in without renting a truck full of furniture is a real option.
The $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities: electricity, water, internet — everything. You sign a lease, pay rent plus the fee, and you’re done. No calling the power company, no splitting a Wi-Fi bill, no deposit for a thermostat. That removes a full afternoon of setup tasks that most first-time Dallas renters don’t anticipate.
Studio units are also available and follow the same all-inclusive model.
Study and Work Spaces Beyond the Unit
Every floor has several breakout spaces built for focused work outside the unit itself. The building also has a dedicated coworking space, a podcast studio, and a yoga studio — so keeping work and sleep separate is possible without leaving the building. The fitness center, courtyard, BBQ grills, game room, and theater room round out the common areas.
For anyone who wants to work from the neighborhood, Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore is 0.3 miles away and hosts regular community events including the Oak Cliff Is For Lovers Book Club. The Wild Detectives is 0.7 miles out.
Commutes From 596 West 9th Street
The Dallas Zoo draws weekend visitors, but the employers within a short drive matter for everyday life too:
– **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 Tech University Health Sciences Center Dallas Campus** — 8.3 miles, 14-minute drive
Methodist Dallas Medical Center at 1.7 miles is the closest major employer to the building. Multiple universities and health sciences campuses are reachable in under 15 minutes.
What Else Is Nearby
Beyond the Zoo and the Bishop Arts District, a few things are worth knowing. The Museum of Illusions is 3.6 miles out, 12 minutes. J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas’s main public library, is 3.6 miles away — useful for extended study or research sessions. The Edgefield Bridge Dallas Overlook, 2.1 miles out, offers a scenic skyline view in about 6 minutes.
On the recurring-events side: free mat Pilates runs every Sunday at Halperin Park, 1.7 miles away. The Kava Bar Oak Cliff, 0.6 miles from the building, hosts a weekly Massage & Movie Night on Sundays. A Community Farmers Market runs every Sunday, 5.6 miles out. Oak Cliff Brewing Co. holds a weekly Tuesday gathering 1.5 miles away. An Intro to World Percussion series runs Wednesdays at La Cantera Arts Conservatory, 3.2 miles away.
Building Security and Parking
The building has controlled access and gated parking. Garage parking is available on-site. Package lockers handle deliveries. On-site maintenance and on-site management are both in the building, so issues get addressed without tracking down a property manager across town.
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For current availability and to schedule a tour of UNITi Bishop Arts, visit the property website or contact the leasing team directly. The combination of furnished options, all-utilities-included pricing, and a location 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo is worth seeing in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
apartments in Oak Cliff Dallas near Dallas Zoo?
UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street is 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo, a 6-minute drive. It offers furnished 3- and 4-bedroom by-the-bed units and studios, all with a $200/month lifestyle fee covering every utility.
How far is the Dallas Zoo from UNITi Bishop Arts?
The Dallas Zoo’s main entrance is 1.5 miles from UNITi Bishop Arts — about a 6-minute drive. The Zoo’s north entrance at ZooNorth is 1.2 miles away, also reachable in about 6 minutes.
Are there furnished apartments near the Dallas Zoo in Oak Cliff?
Yes. UNITi Bishop Arts offers furnished options in its 3- and 4-bedroom by-the-bed units, 1.5 miles from the Dallas Zoo. The $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities with no separate setup required.
What amenities does UNITi Bishop Arts have?
The building includes a fitness center, coworking space, yoga studio, podcast studio, game room, theater room, courtyard, BBQ grills, garage parking, controlled access, bike storage, package lockers, and breakout study spaces on every floor.
