Rooms for rent in Dallas

FAQs for renting a room in a Shared Home in Dallas, Texas

Why rent with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list rooms for rent in shared homes - we work with our homeowners to hand select each property to make sure it is up to our standard. We then help our residents find their roommates and build a unique community in their home. Finally, we have an incredible team behind the scenes that are always a message away through our app if and when you need us. Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a room in a shared home that hits the sweet spot between great quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across major markets to match your lifestyle. Find it. Try it. Feel 100% before you rent. Love where you live or you're free to go. Our 30-day trial, option to transfer to other in-network Bungalow homes, and flexible lease terms are all designed to help you rent with confidence. Live in good company. Our Meet & Greet Chat takes the stress out of finding a roommate by making sure everyone in the household is a match from day one. We pre-screen all residents because your safety is our top priority. Enjoy the benefits of living together with the freedom of operating solo. Use our Meet & Greet chat to select roommates with similar lifestyles. Then, sign and pay separately within our app.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

For the vast majority of our properties, Bungalow partners with Conservice, to manage, separate, and bill utilities removing the need for arguing over venmo each month. You will only pay for the exact amount your home uses and Bungalow takes care of splitting these costs evenly between you and your roommates.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Shared Homes include furnished common areas (living, dining, and kitchens), along with a Smart TV, and kitchen essentials! The only furniture you'll need to move in is whatever you'd like to put in your bedroom.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Shared Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, service and emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home with proper supporting documentation.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of your housing search. We offer beautiful homes (entire and shared) in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help connect you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. And finally, we believe you should be able to still afford to explore your new city as well. We pride ourselves on the fact that Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Dallas:

How to find a roommate in Dallas

Moving into a Bungalow shared home is the easiest way to find great roommates. Our Meet & Greet Chat helps you connect with roommates you look forward to living with to form a one-of-a-kind household together.

What is the average rent in Dallas?

According to Zumper, the average 1 bedroom apartment in Dallas is $1,355. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Dallas?

Dallas has buses that are operated by the DART transit system which have great routes spanning all across Dallas with various stops throughout. The TRE line runs through McKinney, Allen and Farmers Branch as well- often stopping at major stations downtown like Bus Station A near American Airlines Center and Bus Station B near Mockingbird Central Business District making these bus lines great options if one plan on staying in those areas of town for any length of time.

What to do in Dallas

There are a number of things to do in Dallas, whether you want a thrill ride or a day at a museum. If you're looking for some fun that's sure to get your heart racing, head over to Six Flags Over Texas and take the roller coasters for a spin around the park! Sure, it can be quite an expense if you're not used to going on amusement rides, but it'll be worth it when your kids still talk about how cool it was years from now. If feeling more adventurous is what piques your interest instead of being strapped into restraints and flung around in loops, there's always the option for hiking deep into Trinity Forest with nothing but a map and an old fashioned compass at hand.

Schools and universities in Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, and Trinity University are just a few of the universities in or near Dallas. The University of Texas at Dallas offers 103 undergraduate and graduate degree programs including engineering and architecture degrees. Southern Methodist U is a private institution which has been awarding degrees for over 120 years and has an enrolment of about 11,000 students hailing from all 50 states and more than 100 countries worldwide. They offer more than 75 undergraduate majors as well as graduate degrees which include law, education-drama therapy dual degree program (DFT), interactive media & game design (IMGD), and liberal arts (MLA).