Information about Richardson, Texas

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If you're looking for an apartment in a prosperous community known for its great jobs, festivals and parks, then you'll love living in Richardson.

Richardson apartments are located in Collin and Dallas counties about 15 miles north of Dallas and are bordered by the affluent communities of Plano and Bent Tree to the west and Garland to the east. Richardson has four Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail stations, more than any other Dallas suburb, and is a growing community. It has an educated workforce and the highest concentration of technology workers. Richardson is located in the heart of the Telecom Corridor, making the community attractive to high-tech and telecommunications companies. Major employers in the area include AT&T, Verizon, Nortel, Fujitsu and Cisco Systems.

When you rent an apartment in Richardson, you'll never be at a loss for something fun to do. For one, you're always near beautifully maintained greenspaces. In fact, Richardson has 30 parks that cover more than 850 acres. It also has 40 miles of trails and is onboard to expand, joining its trails with the regional Veloweb, a multi-county bike trail system for commuters and cycling enthusiasts. Bike, hike or spend the day with your best friend in the park. Richardson also has great golf courses. Work on your swing at Sherrill Park Golf Course, ranked among the top 100 courses in the state.

Richardson also hosts several exciting festivals. The Cottonwood Art Festival is held twice a year (in spring and fall) and features many nationally acclaimed artists, jewelers, ceramicists and sculptors. More than 800 artists submit their portfolios for the juried show, of which just 240 are selected. Another wildly popular event is the Wildflower music festival held at the Galatyn Park Urban Center. The award-winning three-day music extravaganza is now in its 17th year and draws upwards of 70,000 visitors.

Discover everything you're after and more in a Richardson apartment.