Neighborhood Comparison
Deep Ellum vs The Heights
Deep Ellum and The Heights are evenly matched across rent, walkability, transit, amenities and resident sentiment. The right pick comes down to which dimensions you weight most.
Deep Ellum
Dallas, TX
Dallas's arts and entertainment district with legendary live music venues, street murals, and a thriving creative community. A haven for artists and music lovers.
Full Deep Ellum guide →The Heights
Houston, TX
A charming historic neighborhood with Victorian homes, local boutiques on 19th Street, and excellent restaurants. Family-friendly with strong community ties.
Full The Heights guide →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Deep Ellum | The Heights | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,750 | $1,950 | Deep Ellum |
| Walkability | 9.5 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | Deep Ellum |
| Transit Access | 6.7 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | Deep Ellum |
| Amenities | 9.5 / 10 | 9.9 / 10 | The Heights |
| Average Building Rating | 4.2 ★ | 4.6 ★ | The Heights |
| Resident Sentiment | 10.66 (345 reviews) | 11.86 (378 reviews) | The Heights |
Average Rent: Deep Ellum averages about $200 less per month — meaningful over a 12-month lease.
Walkability: Deep Ellum scores higher for daily-essentials walkability — groceries, coffee and dining within a short walk of most buildings.
Transit Access: Deep Ellum has stronger transit access overall, with more frequent service and shorter walks to stops from most apartment buildings.
Amenities: Apartment buildings in The Heights tend to offer richer amenity packages — rooftops, coworking lounges and full fitness centers are more common.
Average Building Rating: Reviewed buildings in The Heights average higher resident ratings.
Resident Sentiment: The Heights has stronger overall resident sentiment when weighting ratings by review volume.
Which Should You Choose?
Budget-conscious renters
Pick Deep Ellum
Lower average asking rent and stronger value across studio and 1-bedroom inventory.
Browse Deep Ellum apartments →Car-free professionals
Pick Deep Ellum
Better transit access shortens daily commutes and reduces reliance on rideshare.
Browse Deep Ellum apartments →Walkability-first renters
Pick Deep Ellum
Higher density of groceries, coffee, dining and fitness within a 10-minute walk of most buildings.
Browse Deep Ellum apartments →Luxury & amenity seekers
Pick The Heights
Newer construction with richer amenity packages — rooftops, lounges and full fitness centers.
Browse The Heights apartments →Quality-of-living priority
Pick The Heights
Higher average resident ratings across reviewed buildings.
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