The Principal

401 N Carroll Ave, Dallas, TX 75246

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
(3)
Monthly Rent
$1,185 - $2,369
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
500 - 1,129 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

0 Bed 1 Bath

$1,185 - $1,360
Studio, 1 Bath
500 - 564 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1206
$1,236
564
Now
1112
$1,360
505
Now
1208
$1,185
500
Nov. 14

1 Bed 1 Bath

$1,494 - $2,369
1 Bed, 1 Bath
656 - 1,129 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
1107
$1,494
656
Now
1102
$2,369
1,129
Now
1104
$1,643
810
Nov. 7
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1903
  • 52 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $45

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • 14' Tall Windows
  • Abundant Light*
  • Across from Buckner Park
  • Custom Designer Cabinetry
  • Digital Lock & Key
  • Dog Washing Station!
  • Expansive Common Areas
  • Expansive Original Windows
  • Exposed Brick Accent Walls*
  • Exposed Ductwork
  • Grand Staircase Entrances*
  • Little Nooks*
  • Multi-Level Floorplans*
  • Original Accent Light Fixtures
  • Original Basketball Court Flooring*
  • Real Hardwood Floors Throughout
  • Silestone Counters
  • Storage Chambers Available

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Den
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Basketball Court
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Controlled Access
  • Fenced Lot
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Gated
  • Lounge

Map of The Principal

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Subway

2 min Drive

Green Line - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

6 min Drive

Airport

Dallas Love Field

14 min Drive

DAL

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International

31 min Drive

DFW

Moving to Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Principal proximity to Columbia/Carroll Shopping Center and Columbia Plaza. Columbia/Carroll Shopping Center is 0.4 miles away, and Columbia Plaza is within a 7 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 50, The Principal has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 15.1 miles. Transit options include Baylor University Medical Center and Fair Park Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Principal are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Fair Park, Perot Museum of Nature & Science, and Children's Aquarium at Fair Park.

Airports

Living in Old East Dallas provides easy access to Dallas Love Field, located just 15 minutes from The Principal. Another nearby airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International, located 22.2 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

North Dallas High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Dallas Canl Academy

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Campus-Based Allocations

Grades PK-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Dallas Theological Seminary Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
El Centro College, Downtown Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
Southern Methodist University Drive: 9 min (4.8 mi)
UT Southwestern Drive: 11 min (5.1 mi)

About The Principal

The Principal Residences offer you the choice to bypass the ordinary and live in one of Dallas’ oldest landmark school buildings. Dating back to 1903, Davy Crockett Elementary is a part of Dallas history. Today, The Principal offers 52 discerning… residents the chance to be a part of the evolution of Dallas history and live in a truly unique new home that is all ‘Class!’ Located close to downtown and its surrounding employment, residential, and entertainment districts, this Italian Renaissance-style icon is an historic icon that has stood the test of time as it has preserved the historic character of this remarkable community.

The Principal is an apartment community in Dallas, TX

Contact

Property Address:
401 N Carroll Ave,
Dallas, TX 75246
Phone Number: (214) 962-7725
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed

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Renter Reviews

For The Principal

3.3

3 Ratings & Reviews

  • 3/23/24

    Under New Management

    The Principal is now under new management! I am excited to see this beautiful historic community and it's residents get the attention to detail that it deserves. :)

    Review from Apartments.com

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