The full cost of moving in
The studio listed at $1,487 (unit 0454, available September 10) carries a published fee ledger, not a vague disclaimer, according to the current Apartments.com listing:
| Fee | Amount | Timing | Paid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base rent | $1,487 | Monthly | Axis at Wycliff |
| Administrative fee | $200 | One-time, at application | Axis at Wycliff |
| Application fee | $75 per applicant | One-time, at application | Axis at Wycliff |
| Security deposit | $300 to $600 | One-time, at move-in | Axis at Wycliff |
| Amenity fee | $10/mo | Recurring | Axis at Wycliff |
| Community trash | $10/mo | Recurring | Third-party vendor |
| Valet trash | $25/mo | Recurring | Third-party vendor |
| Pest control | $5/mo | Recurring | Axis at Wycliff |
| Electric, water, stormwater | Usage-based | Recurring | Third-party vendors |
Fixed charges alone add $625 to $925 to the headline figure before the first month is even paid. Usage-based utilities aren’t quoted anywhere in the public listing.
Does the $1,487 starting price include the admin and application fees? No. Both are billed separately and due before move-in; the studio’s actual signing total is $2,112 to $2,412 depending on the assigned deposit amount.
Where the listed price depends on which site you check
A renter comparing two tabs will hit real disagreement, not just stale caching:
| Data point | Source A | Source B | What to trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting studio price | Apartments.com: $1,487, live | RentCafe: $1,413 | Apartments.com carries a same-day update timestamp |
| Older starting prices | ApartmentGuide: $1,467, dated January 2023 | ApartmentHomeLiving: $1,426, dated May 2026 | Both are stale; discard for budgeting |
| Walkability score | Apartments.com/Local Logic: 90/100 | Zillow/Walk Score®: 88/100 | Genuine scores from two different providers; not an error |
| Leasing office number | Apartments.com: (469) 718-8316 | Facebook/Yelp: (945) 262-7915 | Both route to Bell Partners; use whichever page you’re on |
Two different walkability providers measuring similar but not identical inputs produce a 2-point gap; that reflects differing methodology, not a mistake by either site.
Why do Walk Score and the Apartments.com walkability number disagree? They come from two separate companies, Local Logic and Walk Score®, each with its own scoring model. Neither figure is wrong; they’re not measuring the same thing.
Units and floor plans available now
Nine floor plans currently show live availability, from a 667-square-foot studio (S1A) to a 1,259-square-foot two-bedroom (B2L), across 334 units built in 2014 across four stories. Every unit includes granite counters, stainless appliances, and washer/dryer hookups; there is no in-unit laundry. Full unit-by-unit pricing is on the Apartments.com listing. A one-month-free move-in special was live at last check.
How it compares to its closest neighbors
| Property | Distance | Price range | Notable difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axis at Wycliff | – | $1,487 to $5,822, studio to 2BR | Valet trash, gated turf dog park |
| The Fairmount at Oak Lawn | 0.14 mi | From $1,193 | Lower entry price point |
| 2929 Wycliff | 0.16 mi | $1,376 to $2,605 | Flexible (“FLEX”) rent payment option |
| 4110 Fairmount | 0.21 mi | 2BR from $2,149 | – |
At the low end, The Fairmount at Oak Lawn undercuts Axis at Wycliff’s studio price by roughly $290 a month, 0.14 miles away. At the two-bedroom tier, 4110 Fairmount and Axis sit within about $100 of each other.
Pets, in detail
Cats and dogs are allowed, up to three pets per apartment, at $400 per pet one-time plus $25 per pet monthly, per the property’s current fee ledger. Restricted breeds include Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepherd, and Chow, among others listed on the official pet policy. Snakes, spiders, ferrets, and iguanas aren’t permitted.
How many pets does Axis at Wycliff actually allow? Three per apartment, per the current published fee ledger, each carrying its own $400 fee and $25 monthly rent, subject to the breed and weight restrictions above.
Location: commute, noise, and schools
UT Southwestern is 1.5 miles away, about a 3-minute drive; Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is 0.7 miles, a 13-minute walk; Dallas Love Field is 3.4 miles out. Market Center Station, the nearest transit stop, is 0.8 miles away. The property’s soundscore is 62 out of 100, rated “Busy” by HowLoud, with traffic and airport noise both flagged as contributors.
One resident review from 2026 described barely hearing overhead planes despite living under the Love Field approach path, crediting double-pane windows and a deep floor plan. Individual unit position clearly matters more than the single aggregate score suggests.
| School | Grades | GreatSchools rating | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza Hope Medrano Elementary | PK-5 | 5/10 | 349 |
| Thomas J Rusk Middle | 6-8 | 4/10 | 373 |
| North Dallas High (attendance zone) | 9-12 | 3/10 | 1,300 |
| Uplift Luna Preparatory (nearby charter) | 9-12 | 4/10 | 517 |
North Dallas High’s zoned rating sits a full point below the nearby charter alternative, per GreatSchools.org data cited on the Apartments.com listing.
Short-term leases and the medical-relocation angle
Lease terms run 3 to 15 months, wide enough to cover a single residency rotation without a standard 12-month commitment. The official FAQ page confirms short-term availability is subject to inventory. Given the 1.5-mile distance to UT Southwestern, this is a real fit for incoming medical residents on Match Day timelines.
Who manages the property
Bell Partners, Inc. currently manages Axis at Wycliff, confirmed on its Apartments.com and HAR.com listings. A 2023 Yelp review recalls the community operating under a different name, Aura at Wycliff, managed at the time by Sherman Residential after a buyout from ZRS.
Is Axis at Wycliff the same property once called Aura at Wycliff? Based on a 2023 resident review referencing that earlier name and a prior management company, yes; current listings all show Bell Partners as the manager today.
What the rating pages don’t show
Apartments.com displays a single 1.0-star review, a sample too small to draw conclusions from. ApartmentRatings.com carries a larger base of 143 votes, averaging 3.7 out of 5 overall, with category scores of 1.7/5 for grounds, 1.7/5 for maintenance, and 2.7/5 for noise. One review in that set describes a security deposit return delayed more than six weeks. Texas Property Code §92.103 requires deposits back within 30 days of move-out, with §92.109 allowing tenants to recover triple the wrongfully withheld amount plus fees for bad-faith retention.
Is the 1.0-star Apartments.com rating accurate? It reflects one review, not a representative sample. The 143-vote average on ApartmentRatings.com, at 3.7/5, is the more statistically meaningful figure, though its sub-scores on grounds and maintenance run well below that headline number.
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