Arlington, Texas

Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Arlington is the seventh-largest city in the state and the fiftieth largest city in the United States.

Renting an apartment in Arlington is desirable because it sits in between Dallas and Fort Worth so you get the best of both worlds. Arlington is home to the Texas Rangers' Ameriquest Field and the theme parks Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. The Dallas Cowboys' new stadium will also be located in Arlington by 2010. The city borders Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and Fort Worth, and completely surrounds the smaller communities of Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego.

Apartment Rentals in Arlington, Texas

In Arlington, housing is affordable, streets are clean, and neighborhoods are safe. There are many options for people looking to rent an apartment in Arlington.

Sports Teams in Arlington, Texas

Arlington is the home of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and is the future home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 when the Dallas Cowboys Stadium construction is complete.

Arlington Parks and Recreation

Arlington has 82 public parks including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300 acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of North Arlington. The Parks offer more than eight miles of paved trails winding through thick forest and greenbelts.

Colleges and Universities in Arlington, Texas

Arlington is home to the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), the Southeast Campus of Tarrant County College, and Arlington Baptist College.

The University of Texas at Arlington is the third largest component of the University of Texas System. UTA has a total enrollment of more than 25,352 students. Buildings on the UTA campus are among some of the oldest standing structures in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Finding a Job in Arlington, Texas

With major employers such as UTA, National Semiconductor and General Motors, and with future employment opportunities revolving around the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Arlington is a great place to look for work. Arlington's proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth also make it a city that is very accommodating for those residents looking for jobs.