1956 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
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FOR RENT
NEW - 2 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY

$1,750/mo

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,325 sqft

1956 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75216

Available Oct 1
Cost and fees breakdown
Price may not include required fees and charges.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Laundry
$1,500 deposit
Forced Air, Central & Central Air

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

GREAT 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH UPDATED HOUSE MINUTES FROM CEDAR CREST GOLF COURSE. CLOSE PROXMITY TO DOWNTOWN DALLAS. FRESHLY PAINTED, WOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR, FENCED YARD. ONE YEAR LEASE. PETS OK WITH OWNER APPROVAL. MUST SEE!!

ONE YEAR LEASE, NO SMOKING OR VAPING INDOORS, TENANT MAINTAINS LAWN AND PAYS ALL UTILITIES

Details for 1956 E Illinois Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Central
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Days on Market

Days on Market: Just Listed

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: Oct 1stCats, small dogs allowedDeposit: $1,500
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $1,750/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $1,500
  • Application fee
    $80
  • Administrative fee
    Contact for details
Optional one-time fees
  • Pet fee
    $500
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Dallas

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,770/mo
Average rent
$1.95K
Available listings
3494
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What Locals Say about Dallas

At least 9516 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Lysandra Waitemon
    "People walking their dogs and the dog park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "8 min drive downtown, 30 min drive to far north Dallas "
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    "I find that it's pretty quiet and things are easy to locate as far as food and groceries "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not much traffic. Easy to walk around park nearby quiet neighborhood. People are around here and friendly and love their dogs."
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    "Pride is part of the community "
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  • Chloesweeney333
    "Neighbors are friendly and it’s a nice sense of community and people are always offering to help one another. "
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  • R96t4g6np7
    "Very close to everything but horrible traffic. "
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  • Ashley Coleman
    "There are close dog parks near residential apartments. Community is very animal friendly for ALL dog breeds."
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  • Brownjavanese23
    "It looks unsafe but until you are here and see for yourself that it’s just like any other neighborhood with ruley neighbors and older people that try to rule but younger people in charge it’s the same everywhere"
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  • C S
    "There is public transportation and easy access to the interstate. Traffic is not horrible. They are constantly improving the streets "
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  • Jose G Villa
    "My subdivision is sefty and secure have access too differents interstate highways and clean streets people friendly "
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  • Sara Weinfeld
    "Approximately 30 to 45 minutes in the metroplex. It’s dead center of Dallas but takes forever getting anywhere else."
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  • Stan Castloo
    "Amazing neighborhood with a high walkability score. It’s a great neighborhood with convenience at your fingertips. Whether it’s finding a grocery store or hopping on the Tollway, it’s a winning location."
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  • Tracy Miller-cook
    "Many parks nearby and bike paths to white rock lake. Rec center within neighborhood also. Dog friendly area with good magnet schools within Dallas ISD."
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  • Kenny M.
    "I just moved here and live in a duplex in the neighborhood. The folks are nice, respectful, friendly and look out for each other. Surprisingly safe . I forgot my keys in the side door for a few days and no one took it or entered my home. This place is close to everything ☺️"
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  • E. F.
    "I commute from downtown to southwest Dallas county no more than twice a week. I travel by car. It’s generally against traffic."
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  • Lsmart1985
    "Not good area to let your kids walk alone by themselves or without adults. Or women at night should not walk alone"
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  • Raymondlsump
    "Lots of dog walkers and nice dogs abound in this bucolic little neighborhood east of Dallas . Houses are very charming harkening back to the 1930-1950’s when many of the houses were built."
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  • Bridget Wallace
    "My commute is great. Moved to a house that’s about 3 miles from the office. Because the traffic from the suburbs is awful and was getting worse. "
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  • Teresa Harrison
    "There was a fire near my home in 2023. My neighbors came together to help me, and ALL of the ladies gathered around me while I cried."
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  • Lydia P
    "Everyone has a dog. Everyone picks up the poop. If you don’t pick up the poop, you will be shamed. Also keep your dog on a leash and leave the cats alone. Unless you are at the park and your dog is well behaved. "
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  • Ebosburn
    "Not a lot of young children. But that is changing. Mostly quiet neighborhood. The school does not have high ratings. We did private. "
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  • Mach Gc
    "Be friendly every time with your neighbors, and don’t just seat in the house, we make our neighborhood the way it is"
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  • Stephanie Arthur
    "Keeping an eye on their kids. Being kind. Look for good in people. ………………. How to discipline kids. "
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  • Jesse
    "Its quiet and calm. Lots of places for your pup to sniff. The parks at Aberdeen are nearby and nice. "
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  • Craig Mertens
    "I’ve lived in Dallas for 25 years and it’s home. If you can get through the summer, the other months are great!"
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  • Jdhprst6gr
    "Everyone has a dog, very friendly place for dogs and cats. No dog park nearby, but a couple of good parks where you can walk them "
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  • Maribel Perez
    "It’s so quiet and peaceful I been leaving here since 2020 and I love it. I would love to find a place near "
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  • 88mystic
    "The schools are decent but kids don’t play in the streets, they play in their own yards. But maybe I’m old fashioned because I used to play baseball in the streets in front of my house."
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  • Rana
    "Nice neighborhood and good shopping as everything near here and all other supermarkets are nearby and also friendly neighborhood and all the good restaurants are nearby too"
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  • Daniel Ferrari
    "Clean, close to restaurants with walking distance. Good for young couples and singles. Easy access to all highways"
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  • Tv8ngzn7h9
    "There is a dog park nearby. Lots of people are walking their dogs in this neighborhood. Dogs are also allowed on Katy Trail. "
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  • Nedda.roach
    "I couldn’t say, this is a horrible neighborhood! If you want to sleep and hear pew pew shots every night then this is the place to live. Just horrible."
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  • S5jngzmm7z
    "City people affordability quiet safe sometimes spacious homes local groceries walkable restaurants bishop arts improving"
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  • Joeandkatyt
    "Fabulous, safe neighborhood in close proximity to like 10 well respected private schools in Dallas. There are always kids waking around and biking. Feels super safe. "
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  • Brendacrystal12
    "I been living in Dallas for my whole life and I love it here it’s really safe and the neighborhood is really nice and calm"
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  • Win Purifoy
    "We have style shows and hamburger cook outs and annual Christmas parties and weddings and wedding parties"
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  • Mzsxwnbv6r
    "Give & take library, neighbor ls Are friendly & eager to help each other! It’s quiet & beautiful! Lots Of People walking their dogs & exercising!"
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  • Bridget Wallace
    "The Glen Meadow homeowners association organizes a few events every year. Most of our neighbors wave and speak when outdoors. "
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  • Scott
    "Every couple months a crew comes and tears up the intersection at one end of my block for a few months. Eventually they fix it, but a couple months later they come back. This has been happening for two years now. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750
Feb 4, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,395
Jan 13, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,395
Price decreased by 4%
Dec 31, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,450
Sep 30, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$65,000

Frequently asked questions about 1956 E Illinois Ave

  • What income do you need to rent 1956 E Illinois Ave?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $65K per year to rent 1956 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX at $1,750/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 1956 E Illinois Ave?
    1956 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX allows cats and small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 1956 E Illinois Ave compare to similar 3-bedroom houses in Dallas?
    1956 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX rents about 25% below the area average for 3-bedroom houses in Dallas ($2,330/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 1956 E Illinois Ave?
    The closest schools to 1956 E Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX are Franklin D Roosevelt High School (rated 3/10), Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities and Communications Academy (Middle, rated 3/10), William B Miller Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10).

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$63,000 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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1956 E Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,325 sqft single-family home. 1956 E Illinois Ave was listed for rent for $1,750/month on Sep 18, 2026. This property is pet friendly.