Dallas-Fort Worth MSA

38.5% of DFW’s large apartment stock is concentrated in just three cities—Irving, Arlington, and McKinney. This isn’t just about supply; it’s about where the region’s economic and urban momentum is truly centered. The data from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report shows these three cities lead not only in volume but in strategic urban development. This concentration reflects a deeper shift: the rise of edge cities as the new core of the DFW metro. For investors, developers, and policymakers, it’s a clear signal that growth is no longer defined by proximity to downtown, but by connectivity, scale, and infrastructure. This report is based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024, and published by ALEX Intelligence on October 29, 2026. Read the full data here: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-29-dfw-msa-concentration-apartment-units-place Share of the Market's Large Apartment Stock in Its Top Three Cities, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Irving — 13,864 #2 Arlington — 7,946 #3 McKinney — 6,670 #4 Farmers Branch — 5,543 #5 Addison — 5,262 #6 Denton — 4,624 #7 Allen — 4,374 #8 Euless — 2,319 #9 The Colony — 2,277 #10 Little Elm — 1,864 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Roman Eugeniusz (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=53189061; Slide 2: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=101988091; Slide 3: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=46698148; Slide 4: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=46944096 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-29-dfw-msa-concentration-apartment-units-place View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902