University of North Texas at Dallas is 7.9 miles from UNITi Bishop Arts on West 9th Street in Oak Cliff — about a 14-minute drive. For grad students and residents trying to figure out where to live while attending one of the Dallas-area universities or medical programs, that proximity puts Oak Cliff in a realistic range while landing you in a neighborhood that has actual life outside campus hours.
The Commute Numbers
If you’re comparing locations while trying to figure out apartments near UNT Dallas, here are the real distances from UNITi Bishop Arts:
– **University of North Texas at Dallas** — 7.9 miles, 14 minutes
– **Universities Center at Dallas** — 3.4 miles, 10 minutes
– **UT Southwestern Medical Center** — 7.9 miles, 14 minutes
– **Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Scott & White Health)** — 6.9 miles, 15 minutes
– **Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Dallas Campus** — 8.3 miles, 14 minutes
– **Methodist Dallas Medical Center** — 1.7 miles, 7 minutes
– **Texas A&M University College of Dentistry** — 6.8 miles, 15 minutes
Oak Cliff’s position in southern Dallas means it sits in reasonable range of multiple campuses simultaneously. If you’re doing rotations or splitting time between institutions, the central-ish location matters.
Why the Rent-by-the-Bed Model Works for Grad Students
The 3- and 4-bedroom units at UNITi Bishop Arts are leased by the bed. You sign for your room, not for a full apartment with roommates you have to recruit. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom. Furnished options are available if you’re relocating from out of state or don’t want to move furniture.
The $200/month lifestyle fee covers all utilities. For a grad student on a stipend, that’s one line item on the budget instead of several. No calling the electric company. No setting up internet before move-in. Everything is included, regardless of unit type.
That simplicity adds up over a semester. Between coursework, teaching assistant hours, and whatever else is filling your schedule, not thinking about a utility bill is genuinely useful.
Study and Work Space Inside the Building
This is worth mentioning specifically: UNITi Bishop Arts has a coworking space and dedicated breakout areas on every floor. If your unit is small or you share it with roommates, those floor-level study rooms function as an extension of your living space. You don’t have to leave the building to find a quiet place to read or take a call.
There’s also a podcast studio on-site, which has obvious utility if you’re doing research presentations or course recordings. The yoga studio and fitness center are there for when the academic pressure needs somewhere to go.
The Neighborhood Around You
The Bishop Arts District, right outside the front door, means you’re not living in a study-and-commute loop. When you’re done for the day, Norma’s Cafe is 0.8 miles away — over 5,700 Google reviews, which means it’s been feeding this neighborhood for a long time. Kim’s Donuts is 0.7 miles. Emporium Pies is 0.4 miles. Lucia is 0.3 miles, which is close enough to walk without planning ahead.
For something further out, TEN Ramen is 2.1 miles with 4.5 stars across nearly 1,700 reviews. Recipe Oak Cliff is 2.9 miles and one of the better-reviewed brunch spots in the area at 4.8 stars. Manhattan Project Beer Co. is 2.6 miles if you need somewhere to decompress after a difficult week.
None of these require a long drive. That matters when you’re tired.
Comparing It to Other Options Near UNT Dallas
Apartments near UNT Dallas that are actually on or adjacent to campus are limited, and the campus itself is in a part of the city with fewer walkable options. Oak Cliff gives up a bit of distance to the UNT campus specifically, but it puts you in a neighborhood with restaurants, bars, and independent shops within walking distance and still keeps the commute under 15 minutes.
For someone attending multiple institutions, or doing clinical rotations at Methodist Dallas Medical Center (1.7 miles) or UT Southwestern (14 minutes), Oak Cliff’s location makes more sense than clustering right next to one campus.
What to Know Before You Apply
UNITi Bishop Arts has studios, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom units. The 3- and 4-bedrooms are the rent-by-the-bed configurations. If you’re a solo resident, the studio units currently have a leasing special: half a month free on select units with a 14+ month lease.
Building amenities include garage parking with gated access, bike storage, in-unit washer/dryer, walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a game room, theater room, and a courtyard with BBQ grills. It’s a full-amenity building, not a basic box.
Pet friendly, on-site maintenance, on-site management.
If you’re evaluating apartments near UNT Dallas or any of the other university and medical campuses in the area, UNITi Bishop Arts at 596 West 9th Street is worth a look. Reach out to the leasing team to check current availability and ask about the unit types that fit your situation.