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Last reviewed: August 2026. Pricing reflects available listing data and should be verified directly with the property.
Banyan Flats is a 289-unit apartment community at 2020 N Beckley Ave in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, opened in March 2024. Developed by Banyan Residential and managed by Bridge Property Management, it offers studio through three-bedroom apartments across five stories. The community includes both market-rate units and income-restricted units at 60% and 80% AMI tiers.
JHP served as the architect of record. The property sits adjacent to the Bishop Arts District, one of Dallas's most concentrated corridors of independent restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. For renters comparing apartments in the Banyan Flats area or the broader Oak Cliff market, this guide covers rent prices, amenities, location context, and the income restriction structure that most competing sources skip.
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Banyan Flats offers four bedroom configurations. The property uses the label "Essential" for income-restricted units, a naming convention most listing sites do not explain. At Banyan Flats, floor plans labeled "Essential" correspond to income-restricted units: the same physical layout at a lower rent, available only to qualifying applicants. Pricing below reflects available listing data (as of Q3 2026). Confirm current figures with the leasing office.
Studio (415 to 593 sq ft). Market-rate: $1,160 to $1,383/mo (as of Q3 2026). Income-restricted ("Essential"): $1,141 to $1,360/mo (as of Q3 2026). At 415 sq ft and $1,141/mo, the smallest studio works out to approximately $2.75/sq ft.
1 Bedroom (600 to 1,059 sq ft). Market-rate: $1,371 to $2,228/mo (as of Q3 2026). Income-restricted ("Essential"): $1,277 to $1,761/mo (as of Q3 2026). At the top of the range, a 1,059 sq ft one-bedroom at $2,228/mo equals approximately $2.10/sq ft.
2 Bedroom (1,086 to 1,326 sq ft). Market-rate: $2,043 to $2,831/mo (as of Q3 2026). Income-restricted ("Essential"): $1,936 to $2,454/mo (as of Q3 2026).
3 Bedroom (1,374 sq ft). Market-rate: $2,748/mo (as of Q3 2026). Income-restricted ("Essential"): $2,294/mo (as of Q3 2026).
Lease terms run 12 to 15 months. The application fee is $65 (as of Q3 2026).
Interior finishes at Banyan Flats go beyond what is standard in this price range for Oak Cliff. Every unit includes wood-style flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, walk-in closets, and keyless entry.
Select units also include private balconies, soaking tubs, walk-in glass showers, and high ceilings. These features vary by floor plan and floor level, so renters should confirm which finishes apply to a specific unit before signing. This distinction matters: a studio on the second floor and a one-bedroom on the fifth floor may look quite different in person.
Banyan Flats includes a resort-style swimming pool, rooftop deck, 24-hour fitness center, resident lounge, coworking space, courtyard with a fire pit area, dog grooming center, bike storage, EV charging stations, and controlled access entry.
Costs beyond base rent that affect the monthly total:
Covered/assigned parking: $75/mo (as of Q3 2026).
Valet trash: $25/mo (as of Q3 2026).
Pet fee: $400 non-refundable fee per pet (as of Q3 2026).
Monthly pet rent: $25/mo per pet (as of Q3 2026).
Pet policy: Cats and dogs allowed, limit of 2 pets per unit, breed restrictions apply. Verify current weight limits with the leasing office before applying.
For a renter with one pet and covered parking, that adds $125/mo on top of base rent before utilities. For more context on how pet deposits and pet fees affect total housing cost, brightplace covers the breakdown in a separate guide.
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Banyan Flats sits at 2020 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208, in Oak Cliff adjacent to the Bishop Arts District. The Bishop Arts corridor along W Davis St and Bishop Ave offers walkable access to independent restaurants, coffee shops, boutique retail, and galleries.
A specific advantage: the Coombs Creek Trail provides a direct connection that allows walkers to reach downtown Dallas in under 15 minutes (per Banyan Residential documentation). For renters who want to minimize car dependency for downtown commutes, this trail access is a concrete differentiator compared to other Oak Cliff properties. Freeway access from the property is also immediate.
The honest tradeoff: Oak Cliff provides proximity to Bishop Arts and a direct downtown trail connection, but residents who rely on car-free commuting to employment centers outside downtown should verify DART route coverage for their specific destination. Transit access is listed as "near transit" in multiple sources, though specific bus routes and frequency should be confirmed directly with DART.
Banyan Flats includes income-restricted units alongside market-rate apartments. No competing source explains what this means in practical terms.
AMI, or Area Median Income, is a benchmark published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used to determine income eligibility for restricted-rate housing programs. An income-restricted unit is a conventionally built apartment reserved for households whose income falls at or below a specified percentage of the local AMI. A market-rate unit carries no income eligibility requirement and is priced at whatever the current rental market supports.
At Banyan Flats, the "Essential" units are available at two AMI tiers: 60% AMI and 80% AMI. Income limits for qualification (as of Q3 2026):
1 person: up to $65,760/year. 2 people: up to $75,120/year. 3 people: up to $84,480/year. 4 people: up to $93,840/year.
Applicants must provide income documentation at the time of application. The income-restricted apartments at Banyan Flats are conventional units with the same amenities as market-rate homes. Eligibility is the only difference.
brightplace tracks apartment availability across the Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts corridor. As of Q3 2026, new-build inventory in this submarket is concentrated in the $1,400 to $2,200 range for one-bedrooms, making Banyan Flats' income-restricted tier a meaningful option for renters at the lower end of that range. For renters exploring income-based housing options in other Texas markets, brightplace's guide to income-based homes in Charlotte covers how similar programs work.
Banyan Flats opened in March 2024, which means it has been operating for approximately two and a half years at the time of this review. New apartment communities in their initial lease-up and early operational phases are still calibrating management systems, maintenance response times, and community programming.
Renters evaluating Banyan Flats or any property this early in its lifecycle should weigh reviews from months 6 through 18 more heavily than initial reactions. Look for patterns in management response rather than individual complaints. Ask the leasing office directly about average maintenance ticket response times and how resident feedback is handled.
Specific questions worth asking: How many of the 289 units are currently occupied? Has on-site management been consistent since opening, or has there been turnover? What is the typical turnaround on a maintenance request? These questions give a clearer picture than aggregate ratings alone.
For renters comparing Banyan Flats to other options in the Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts corridor (as of Q3 2026; verify current pricing with each property):
Banyan Flats (2020 N Beckley Ave, Oak Cliff). Studio to 3BR. Starting at approximately $1,141/mo (as of Q3 2026). Mixed market-rate and income-restricted units. 289 units across 5 stories. Opened March 2024.
Archive Apartments (near Bishop Arts District). Studio to 3BR available. Contact leasing office for current pricing. Positioned as a luxury option near Bishop Arts with upscale amenity package.
Zang Triangle (Zang Blvd and Beckley, Oak Cliff). Studio, 1BR, and 2BR available. Located at the intersection of Zang Boulevard and Beckley, within walking distance of Spiral Diner and other Bishop Arts anchors. 71 units across 5 stories.
Cypress at Trinity Groves. For renters open to the neighboring Trinity Groves submarket, brightplace covers this community in a separate guide to Cypress at Trinity Groves.
Banyan Flats is located at 2020 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood. It sits adjacent to the Bishop Arts District and offers direct trail access to downtown Dallas via the Coombs Creek Trail, with walkers reaching downtown in under 15 minutes.
Rent at Banyan Flats starts at approximately $1,141/mo for an income-restricted studio and reaches $2,831/mo for a larger two-bedroom market-rate unit (as of Q3 2026). Exact pricing changes with availability. Contact the leasing office at the property for current figures and any active move-in concessions.
Yes. Banyan Flats includes units at 60% AMI and 80% AMI income tiers alongside market-rate apartments. Single-person households earning up to approximately $65,760/year may qualify (as of Q3 2026). Income documentation is required at application. These units carry the "Essential" label in leasing materials.
Banyan Flats includes a resort-style pool, rooftop deck, 24-hour fitness center, coworking space, resident lounge, dog grooming center, courtyard, EV charging stations, covered parking ($75/mo as of Q3 2026), and controlled access entry. Select units include private balconies, soaking tubs, and walk-in glass showers.
Banyan Flats allows cats and dogs, with a limit of two pets per unit. Breed restrictions apply. The non-refundable pet fee is $400, and monthly pet rent is $25 per pet (as of Q3 2026). A dog grooming station is available on-site. Verify current weight limits with the leasing office before applying.
Banyan Flats is one of the newer buildings in the Oak Cliff corridor, opened March 2024. Nearby options include Archive Apartments and Zang Triangle, both within the Bishop Arts area. Banyan Flats' income-restricted tier is a differentiator not widely available in adjacent new-build properties. Compare floor plans and pricing at each.
At Banyan Flats, "Essential" refers to income-restricted units reserved for households earning at or below 60% or 80% of the Dallas Area Median Income. These are the same physical apartments as market-rate units, with the same finishes and amenities, but offered at reduced rent to qualifying applicants.
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