Frequently Asked Questions

The Link Apartments offers one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 570 to 1,480 square feet, including standard flats, townhome-style layouts, and select units with dens. Floor plan availability changes regularly, so current options are best confirmed with the leasing office.

Starting rents as of August 2026 run roughly $925–$1,200 for a one-bedroom, $1,249–$1,699 for a two-bedroom, and $1,499–$1,980 for a three-bedroom, depending on floor plan and availability. Confirm current pricing and availability directly with the leasing office, since rates are updated regularly.

The Link has typically charged an application fee in the $50 per applicant, plus a one-time administrative fee of $150 due at application. Occasionally, the leasing office will offer waived or reduced application and admin fees. Please see the office for more details.

Yes, The Link has typically required a security deposit starting around $300, though the exact amount can vary by floor plan, lease term, and applicant qualifications. Ask the leasing office to confirm your specific deposit amount before signing a lease.

Leasing with a pet at The Link has typically included a one-time $300 pet fee, a $150 pet deposit, and $25 in monthly pet rent per pet. Residents may bring up to two pets per apartment, each 50 pounds or under, and these figures should be confirmed with the leasing office since fees can change.

The Link runs rotating, limited-time move-in specials that change throughout the year, so any specific offer advertised online may no longer be active. Contact the leasing office or check thelinkapt.com for whatever promotion is currently available.
 

You can schedule a tour by contacting the leasing office through thelinkapt.com or by visiting the community at 9450 Forest Springs Drive during posted office hours. In-person and virtual tour options are typically available — ask the leasing team which fits your schedule.

The Link features resort-style swimming pools with cabanas, a fitness center with Matrix cardio and strength equipment, a clubhouse and resident lounge, a business center, a dog park, a playground, picnic and grilling areas, and an on-site pond. The gated community also provides on-site laundry facilities and on-site management and maintenance.

Units include hardwood-look or faux-wood flooring, walk-in closets, a dishwasher, a disposal, and double-pane windows with central air conditioning and heat. Select floor plans add a wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, built-in bookshelves, double vanities, or a private balcony, patio, or yard.

Yes, The Link welcomes cats and dogs up to 50 pounds each, with a limit of two pets per apartment and a no-aggressive-breed restriction. Ask the leasing office for the current breed list before bringing a pet to tour.

Yes, The Link provides free, uncovered parking for residents. Covered parking is available for a fee. Vehicle limits apply.

Yes, The Link is a gated community with controlled-access entry and 24-hour security surveillance. An on-site office team and maintenance team are also present to support residents.

Washer and dryers are available in select units. Additionally, some apartments at The Link come with washer/dryer hookups rather than included machines, so residents supply or rent their own washer and dryer. On-site community laundry facilities are also available for residents who prefer not to install a unit or do not have hookups. The laundry facilities are connected to a handy mobile app that allows you to pay for your cycle and track your laundry on the go.

The Link Apartments is located at 9450 Forest Springs Drive, Dallas, TX 75243. The community sits in the Lake Highlands/Richardson area of North Dallas, near the interchange of LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Central Expressway (US-75).

The Link sits close to the Forest Villa shopping center, offering everyday retail and dining within a short distance. The surrounding Lake Highlands/North Dallas area has additional shopping and restaurants nearby, with easy highway access for trips farther into the city.

Dallas College's Richland Campus is about 2.1 miles (roughly a 5-minute drive) from The Link, making it the closest higher-education option. Southern Methodist University is about 7.2 miles away, roughly an 11-minute drive.

The Link falls within the Richardson Independent School District, with Skyview Elementary, Forest Meadow Junior High, and Lake Highlands High School typically listed as the assigned attendance-zone schools. Confirm current attendance boundaries directly with RISD, since zones can be redrawn.

The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of about 60 (moderately walkable) and a Drive Score of about 90 (exceptionally drivable), reflecting its highway-convenient North Dallas location. The nearest DART rail station, LBJ/Central, is about 1.8 miles away.

Downtown Dallas is roughly a 20-minute drive from The Link Apartments via US-75 (Central Expressway), traffic permitting. The route runs through North Dallas before reaching the central business district.

The Link is about 14.7 miles (roughly a 21-minute drive) from Dallas Love Field, and about 23.6 miles (roughly a 29-minute drive) from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Actual drive times vary with Dallas traffic conditions.

Yes, The Link's leasing office has offered service in both English and Spanish. Confirm current staff language availability directly with the office if this is important to your leasing process.

Yes, The Link restricts aggressive dog breeds in addition to its 50-pound weight limit and two-pet maximum per apartment. Ask the leasing office for the specific breed restriction list before bringing a pet to tour.

The best way to reach The Link is through the contact form on thelinkapt.com, the phone number listed on this website, or by visiting the leasing office in person at 9450 Forest Springs Drive during business hours.

The leasing office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Sunday. Hours can shift around holidays, so it's worth confirming before an in-person visit.