UT Southwestern shares the Harry Hines corridor with Parkland — William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion sit inside the same medical district. Housing math is nearly identical to Parkland's, with one difference: academic scheduling tends to be steadier, which makes the slightly longer, cheaper pockets easier to live with.
The pockets that work
Medical District / Oak Lawn
Same corridor calculus as Parkland. Several corridor complexes are used to 3–6 month terms.
Design District / Trinity Groves edge
Newer builds, walkable pockets, priced above the corridor. Worth it if this is your one nice-contract splurge.
Las Colinas (Irving)
Best flex-lease density in range; DFW airport is 15 minutes for commute-home travelers.
Shift-schedule note
Day-heavy academic schedules make the 15–20 minute pockets genuinely fine — you'll rarely fight true rush hour in both directions.
Run your numbers
Take the middle of a band above to the stipend-fit calculator, and read the week-8 guide before you sign anything with a 60-day notice clause.
Rent bands: public listing platforms, mid-2026, deliberately rounded — verify with the property before signing. GSA anchors: FY 2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026). This file is educational research, not a housing offer or placement service.