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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large, open floor plans
  • Generously sized patios
  • Attractive variety of well-designed townhomes and excellent apartment homes

Location

12500 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251, USA|Hillcrest Forest

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La Costa Villas

(972) 503-6490

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Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Lease terms12+ months
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About 12500 Merit Dr

HomeApartments in DallasHillcrest Forest 12500 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251, USA
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This listing is 11% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Hillcrest Forest.

Featuring an attractive variety of well-designed townhomes and excellent apartment homes, La Costa Villas is a sterling Dallas apartment community by any standard. With large, open floor plans, generously sized patios, and a variety of flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and lighting options, you will quickly feel right at home here. Our top priority is ensuring every La Costa Villas resident is able to live a peaceful, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing life throughout their time with us.


Address details

NeighborhoodHillcrest Forest
Zip code75251
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Hillcrest Forest

3-bedroom apartments at 12500 Merit Dr cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Hillcrest Forest.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Hillcrest Forest
Dallas
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Dallas
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,595
October 2024$2,560
November 2024$2,498
December 2024$2,500
January 2025$2,513
February 2025$2,623
March 2025$2,634
April 2025$2,754
May 2025$2,700
June 2025$2,778
July 2025$2,730
August 2025$2,693
September 2025$2,623
October 2025$2,641
November 2025$2,675
December 2025$2,688
January 2026$2,677
February 2026$2,684
March 2026$2,593
April 2026$2,587
May 2026$2,499
June 2026$2,471
July 2026$2,467
August 2026$2,495
September 2026$2,425
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hillcrest Forest
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,557
October 2024$2,557
November 2024$2,539
December 2024$2,548
January 2025$2,575
February 2025$2,584
March 2025$2,551
April 2025$2,498
May 2025$2,575
June 2025$2,597
July 2025$2,571
August 2025$2,525
September 2025$2,506
October 2025$2,529
November 2025$2,511
December 2025$2,516
January 2026$2,496
February 2026$2,493
March 2026$2,493
April 2026$2,443
May 2026$2,341
June 2026$2,510
July 2026$2,048
August 2026$2,511
September 2026$2,493

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 12500 Merit Dr

Prestonwood Montessori at E.D. Walker

12532 nuestra dr

dallas, TX, 75230

PK, K-3Public

Thurgood Marshall Student Success Academy

9666 ferris branch blvd.

dallas, TX, 75243

2-12Public

West Dallas Area

9400 n central expy

dallas, TX, 75231

PK, K-8Public

Downtown Montessori

1901 main st

dallas, TX, 75201

PK, K-4Public
B

Michael M. Boone Elementary School

8385 durham st

dallas, TX, 75225

K-4Public
A
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Getting around Dallas near 12500 Merit Dr

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 12500 Merit Dr, Dallas

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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