Addison Apartments and Rentals

Home to more than 13,000 by night and up to 100,000 by day, Addison is one of the Dallas area's commercial centers. Although many Dallas area residents commute to Addison, those seeking Addison apartments for rent won't find this town lacking in social or community amenities. The town's widespread social media and blog network will appeal to tech-savvy residents, while fun community activities like Addison Oktoberfest, Taste Addison, Kaboom Town and Worldfest will attract families and individuals of all ages.

Originally settled in 1846, Addison was once known as Peters Colony. In 1902, Addison was renamed after the community's second postmaster, Addison Robertson. Addison's roots as a commercial and industrial center go way back: The first commercial industries to arrive in Addison were those of the Plano Cotton Oil Mill and Farmers Gin of Addison. Addison was finally incorporated as a city in 1953, just as suburban development was beginning to spread throughout the Dallas area.

Addison residents enjoy amenities unheard of in most cities or suburbs. For example, Addison offers Wi-Fi service throughout the town, a huge convenience for residents and businesses. Addison boasts 170 restaurants, and the city's website says "every resident in Addison could go out to eat and be seated at the same time." The Addison Beverage Center, a two-mile corridor of craft brew retailers, liquor stores and wine shops, makes drink shopping convenient and fun.

Addison isn't just about urban amenities, though. This sizeable town boasts beautiful parks and exquisite landscaping that resonate well with residents. Even Addison commercial buildings improve their aesthetic quality with intricate landscaped areas. Each winter, Addison's landscaping crew plants 75,000 Dutch tulip bulbs, which flower and delight locals during the spring. From dog parks and pedestrian trails to elaborate medians and common spaces, Addison's beautification projects of the 1980s have served the town well, long into the 21st century.

Addison is not home to any major colleges or universities; however, Brookhaven College, Collin County Community College, University of Texas - Dallas, Richland College and Southern Methodist University are located less than 10 miles away in the city of Dallas.

According to Addison's 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in Addison were Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc., Bank of America, Pizza Hut Corporate Offices, Barrett Burke Wilson & Castle, The Staubach Company, Concentra Health Services and Hotel InterContinental Dallas.

According to city-data.com, the cost of living index in Addison is 98.6, which is 1.4 percent lower than the U.S. national average. Those searching for Addison rentals should have no problem finding a spectacular home. According to U.S. Census data, about 75 percent of households in Addison are renter-occupied. The median gross rent in Addison is $908 per month, which may make it an affordable option both single individuals and families alike.

Addison's numerous annual events include Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town, Addison Oktoberfest, Worldfest and an exciting summer concert series. Events like these draw thousands of Dallas-area visitors each year, and offer a sense of community and fun for Addison residents.

Addison is also home to the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, which showcases aircraft from the WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam war eras. The Mary Kay Museum is also located in Addison.

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