Frequently Asked Questions

Dallas renters can choose between lakeside residential areas and walkable urban districts, and each delivers a different daily rhythm. These neighborhoods stand out for apartment living:

Lake Highlands

Lake Highlands makes up most of northeast Dallas, running from White Rock Lake north to the Richardson and Garland city limits. Its northern stretch along I-635 is close to the Texas Instruments headquarters campus and two DART Blue Line stations. Waters at Waterchase Apartments offers income-restricted homes on Plano Road in this part of the neighborhood.
 

Lakewood

Lakewood lines the western shore of White Rock Lake, northeast of downtown Dallas. The Art Deco tower of the 1938 Lakewood Theater rises over the Lakewood Shopping Center, and the lake's 9.33-mile hike and bike trail is a short trip away.
 

Uptown

Uptown sits just north of downtown and centers on McKinney Avenue, where the free M-Line Trolley connects to the Arts District. The 3.5-mile Katy Trail runs along its western edge, offering a paved route for walking, running, and cycling.
 

Dallas pairs a deep technology and healthcare job base with a 1,015-acre city lake about 5 miles from downtown. For renters, that mix shows up in several ways:

Texas Instruments and a Northeast Dallas Job Base

Texas Instruments keeps its corporate headquarters on TI Boulevard in northeast Dallas, in the same ZIP code as Waters at Waterchase. Large employers in health insurance, defense technology, and HVAC manufacturing cluster just north in Richardson.
 

White Rock Lake and the Dallas Arboretum

White Rock Lake covers 1,015 acres and is circled by a 9.33-mile hike and bike trail, according to Dallas Park and Recreation. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden sits along its shore, about 6 miles south of the Plano Road corridor in Lake Highlands.
 

Light Rail Through Northeast Dallas

The DART Blue Line runs from Downtown Rowlett through Garland and Lake Highlands to downtown Dallas and on to UNT Dallas. Its LBJ/Skillman and Forest/Jupiter stations are each about 1.4 miles from Waters at Waterchase.
 

Most Livable Metro in Texas

In RentCafe's 2026 livability study of 149 U.S. metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 24 nationally. The study also put the region's cost of living about 2 percent below the national average.
 

Living at Waters at Waterchase puts Friendship Park less than half a mile from your door and White Rock Lake about 6 miles south, with Garland and Richardson destinations just as close. Popular stops include:

• White Rock Lake Park
• Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
• Friendship Park
• Hollabaugh Park (in nearby Garland)
• Village Plaza (in nearby Garland)
• Lakewood Brewing Company (in nearby Garland)
• Firewheel Town Center (in nearby Garland)
• CityLine (in nearby Richardson)
• Eisemann Center for Performing Arts (in nearby Richardson)
• American Airlines Center

When a Mavericks or Stars game is on the schedule, American Airlines Center is about 11 miles southwest, and the LBJ/Skillman DART station offers a rail option toward downtown.

From Waters at Waterchase in Lake Highlands, the Texas Instruments headquarters is about 3 miles west and downtown Dallas is roughly 11 miles southwest, with I-635 and the DART Blue Line close by. That access reaches technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing employers, like:

• Texas Instruments (headquarters in Dallas)
• Atmos Energy (headquarters in Dallas)
• Dallas College Richland Campus
• Medical City Dallas
• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
• University of Texas at Dallas (in nearby Richardson)
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center (in nearby Richardson)
• State Farm (regional hub at CityLine in nearby Richardson)
• RTX (Raytheon campus at CityLine in nearby Richardson)
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (headquarters in nearby Richardson)
• Lennox International (headquarters in nearby Richardson)
• Kraft Heinz (production plant in nearby Garland)

Dallas College Richland Campus, less than 2 miles west, is the closest of these to home and also offers classes for residents building new skills.

Amenities at Waters at Waterchase focus on practical, everyday comfort in northeast Dallas, including:

A Fireplace in Every Floor Plan

Each layout, from the 520-square-foot one-bedroom to the 1,256-square-foot three-bedroom loft, includes a fireplace. Private patios and balconies add outdoor space, and select homes feature high ceilings.
 

Swimming Pool and BBQ Picnic Area

The pool offers relief during long North Texas summers, and the BBQ and picnic area makes it easy to cook outside. A resident center and courtyard give neighbors shared space close to home.
 

Laundry Connections and Patio Storage

Stackable washer and dryer connections let residents set up their own laundry instead of using shared machines. Select apartments also include patio storage for seasonal items or sports gear.
 

On-Site Team, Courtesy Patrol, and Pet-Friendly Policy

On-site management and maintenance keep help close by, and a courtesy patrol adds attention around the grounds. Cats and dogs are welcome, up to two per apartment, with breed restrictions.