Hive is an apartment community at 6003 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX 75231, approximately 5 miles from Southern Methodist University. For renters comparing student housing near SMU, the main value here is having a real Dallas apartment with campus within a manageable drive, rather than a dorm-style or campus-adjacent building. Current pricing, lease options, and availability can change, so the leasing office is the best source before you apply.
SMU sits in University Park, close to Mockingbird Lane, Hillcrest Avenue, Greenville Avenue, and North Central Expressway (US 75). Students, graduate students, staff, faculty, and anyone who spends regular time on campus often care less about a straight-line distance and more about the daily route: how quickly they can get to class, labs, work, the library, campus events, or nearby errands without making the apartment feel like another campus building.
From Hive, residents are based along Abrams Road with access to Northwest Highway, plus nearby public transportation options. Many residents heading toward SMU will plan around Abrams Road, Northwest Highway, Mockingbird Lane, and US 75, depending on time of day and traffic. DART access around the SMU area, including Mockingbird Station near campus, can also be part of the commute for residents who prefer not to drive every trip, but it is still worth checking the exact route and timing around your class or work schedule.
Our floor plans work for different living arrangements, including a 400-square-foot studio, a 700-square-foot one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes ranging from 770 to 950 square feet. The two-bedroom options include one-bath and two-bath layouts, which can matter if you are planning to share an apartment and want to compare privacy, storage, and monthly costs. We do not recommend choosing by rent alone, since availability, deposits, move-in timing, and total monthly charges are what determine the real fit.
For studying and day-to-day routines, Hive includes a business center, a fitness center, a swimming pool, an outdoor basketball court, picnic and grilling-style outdoor space, a clothes care center, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Inside the apartments, residents can expect electric appliances, kitchen pantries, cable-ready rooms, multiple telephone outlets, linen closets, spacious closets, mini blinds, designer color schemes, and full-size washer and dryer connections. Private patios are also part of the apartment features, while wood-burning fireplaces and pool views are available in select homes, so those should be confirmed with the office if they matter to you.
One practical advantage of living off campus is separation. If you are studying for finals, working a part-time job, completing a graduate program, or simply prefer not to live in the middle of student foot traffic, an Abrams Road apartment can feel more like a regular home base. The surrounding area also puts you closer to everyday Dallas needs, including dining along nearby corridors, access toward White Rock Lake, and routes to Dallas Love Field when travel is part of the semester.
The honest trade-off is that Hive is not a walk-to-class apartment community. If you want to leave your front door five minutes before a lecture or be immediately next to SMU’s main campus activity, a closer University Park or Lower Greenville location may be a better match. Hive is better suited to renters who are comfortable planning a commute and who want more distance from the campus core.
If you are comparing apartments near SMU and want to see whether Hive fits your commute, space needs, and budget, contact the leasing office or schedule a tour to review current floor plan availability and the best route to campus for your routine.