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222 Browder St · Downtown · 19 floors
Dallas Power & Light Lofts
The 1931 Art Deco headquarters of Dallas's old electric company, 19 floors on Commerce Street in the Main Street District, turned into lofts in 2004. Hamilton Properties runs it, and it's been a Dallas Landmark since 2003.
Live prices, checked November 4, 2026
$1,600lowest rent today
24homes available
Nowfirst home ready
Special: The building advertises a special but doesn't post the amount.
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What's open right now
24 homes listed today, cheapest first. Each price is the home's lowest rent on a 12 to 15 month lease.
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24 available homes from $1,600
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Building shape from OpenStreetMap, stacked to its 19 floors. Available homes by floor from today's prices. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Special today
The building advertises a special but doesn't post the amount.
- 1 bedroomReady Nov 6
$1,600 a month
- 696 sq ft
- Floor 5
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 7
$1,670 a month
- 752 sq ft
- Floor 5
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 8
$1,685 a month
- 642 sq ft
- Floor 11
- 1 bedroomReady Nov 13
$1,700 a month
- 774 sq ft
- Floor 5
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 8
$1,700 a month
- 767 sq ft
- Floor 9
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 14
$1,700 a month
- 763 sq ft
- Floor 15
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 15
$1,740 a month
- 827 sq ft
- Floor 11
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 8
$1,750 a month
- 763 sq ft
- Floor 13
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 7
$1,775 a month
- 767 sq ft
- Floor 7
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 15
$1,800 a month
- 752 sq ft
- Floor 9
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 30
$1,800 a month
- 783 sq ft
- Floor 16
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 30
$1,850 a month
- 859 sq ft
- Floor 8
- 1 bedroomReady Nov 16
$1,850 a month
- 822 sq ft
- Floor 10
- 1 bedroomReady now
$1,910 a month
- 955 sq ft
- Floor 14
- 1 bedroomReady Jan 8
$2,285 a month
- 1,081 sq ft
- Floor 5
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 7
$2,425 a month
- 1,165 sq ft
- Floor 5
- 1 bedroomReady now
$2,450 a month
- 1,335 sq ft
- Floor 4
- 1 bedroomReady Dec 7
$2,500 a month
- 1,335 sq ft
- Floor 3
- 1 bedroomReady now
$2,500 a month
- 1,335 sq ft
- Floor 6
- 2 bedroomReady now
$2,700 a month
- 1,499 sq ft
- Floor 11
- 2 bedroomReady now
$3,300 a month
- 1,672 sq ft
- Floor 3
- 2 bedroomReady now
$3,700 a month
- 1,740 sq ft
- Floor 17
- 2 bedroomReady now
$3,850 a month
- 1,708 sq ft
- Floor 14
- 2 bedroomReady now
$4,000 a month
- 1,784 sq ft
- Floor 19
Is it a good price?
- A 1 bedroom starts at $1,600. Nearby 1 bedrooms typically rent for about $1,744, so that's $144 less.
- A 2 bedroom starts at $2,700. Nearby 2 bedrooms typically rent for about $2,526, so that's $174 more.
- Compared with homes nearby, the 1 bedroom is the best deal here today.
See the price numbers
| Size | From | Sq ft | Per sq ft | Nearby, typical | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | 642 to 1335 | $2.30 | $1,744 | 19 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,700 | 1499 to 1784 | $1.80 | $2,526 | 5 |
The building advertises a special but doesn't post the amount. Checked November 4, 2026. "Nearby, typical" is the middle rent for similar homes within 0.2 miles.
What a 1 bedroom costs per square foot here and at the closest towers
- Main 3 Downtown$1.62
- The Continental at Mercantile Place$1.78
- Dallas Power & Light Lofts$2.30
- The Kirby$2.43
- Peridot$3.42
See every available home on its floor
Height here doesn't set the price as much as you'd expect. The same plan can cost more on a lower floor than a higher one, so compare homes, not plans.
24 available homes, November 4, 2026. Lowest rent on a 12 to 15 month lease, before the special.
What you'll pay each month
The property lists no fixed monthly fees on top of rent.
On top of that: utilities. Utility bills depend on how much you use.
See every fee
Billed by use
Not published.
Parking
- Gated garage spaceAsk
To apply and move in
- Application fee (per applicant)$75
- Administrative fee$250
From the Apartments.com fee table, since the property publishes no fee sheet: the listing, read October 30, 2026.
What you pay each month
$1,600per monthHome 513, the cheapest 1 bedroom listed today: asking rent, before fees and parking. Pick another home, lease length, car count or pets below.
- Asking rent
- $1,600
- Required monthly fees
- Not posted
- Parking, 1 car
- Not posted
- Each month, all in, before fees and parking
- $1,600
We take a special off only when it reaches this home on this lease, spread by the day the way most leasing offices do. A cost the building posts no amount for shows as not posted, never as $0. Electric and water are billed by use, so they sit outside this number. Full cost calculator
Asking rent over time
Every available home here has held its asking rent since October 31, 2026.
Middle of the available homes: $1,800 on Oct 31, $1,800 on Nov 4, lowest $1,800, highest $1,800. Cheapest available home: $1,600 on Oct 31, $1,600 on Nov 4, lowest $1,600, highest $1,600.
- Middle of the available homes
- Cheapest available home
Middle of the available homes: $3,700 on Oct 31, $3,700 on Nov 4, lowest $3,700, highest $3,700. Cheapest available home: $2,700 on Oct 31, $2,700 on Nov 4, lowest $2,700, highest $2,700.
- Middle of the available homes
- Cheapest available home
Solid line: half the available homes of that size ask less, half ask more. Dashed line: the cheapest one, the number the cost box above starts from. Read from the tower's own listings every day since October 31, 2026 (4 days so far). Open any home to see its own price record.
The price of a higher floor
Too few available homes share a floor plan here today to read a floor premium.
Is it right for you?
Dallas Power & Light is a 1931 Art Deco tower. The lofts keep the old building's bones: tall ceilings, polished concrete, original terrazzo in places and the brass and marble elevator lobby. Recent Google reviews are mostly 5 stars for the staff and maintenance. A few 2026 reviews report roaches and hard parking. The 1931 bones are the reason to live here, and the elevator lobby tells you in about a minute whether they're for you.
A good fit if
- You want a historic loft with ceilings of 16 feet or more in some plans, polished concrete floors and private terraces
- You want to walk to dinner: Main Street restaurants, The Exchange food hall and City Hall Bistro are two minutes away
- You'd use a pool and hot tub, a golf simulator and a coworking room in the building
Maybe not if
- You want parking you don't have to think about: rates aren't published, and a July 2026 review calls parking a major issue
- You want a building with no pest reports: two 2026 reviews report roaches
- You want modern hallways and finishes everywhere: it's a 1931 building, and some reviews call parts of it dated
What people who live here say
Every written review we found on Google.
4.2on Google, from 91 ratings
83%of the 77 reviews we read gave 4 or 5 stars. Seven of the 5 star reviews were posted in three weeks of May 2025, most naming the same leasing agent.
What people like
- Leasing office and staff43 of 52 reviews that mention it are happy
- Location and views27 of 31 reviews that mention it are happy
- Apartment quality and finishes22 of 26 reviews that mention it are happy
What people complain about
- Noise4 of 8 reviews that mention it are unhappy
- Garage, parking and cars4 of 6 reviews that mention it are unhappy
“The property has so much character, and I love the combination of the historic feel with the modern amenities.”
“the unit is quiet despite being in a central location”
“The roach problem is terrible, and it doesn't seem to be taken seriously.”
Has it gotten better or worse?
20193.85 reviews
20234.414 reviews
20245.020 reviews
20254.819 reviews
20263.38 reviews
Years with five or more rated reviews.
See all the review data
77reviews we read in full, 2016 to 2026
64gave 4 or 5 stars. Seven of the 5 star reviews were posted in three weeks of May 2025, most naming the same leasing agent.
4.2on Google, from 91 ratings
What the reviews are about
The light part of each bar is the share that liked it.
- Leasing office and staff52
- Location and views31
- Apartment quality and finishes26
- Maintenance and repairs19
- Cleanliness and common areas16
- Pool, gym and other amenities15
- Rent, fees and billing9
- Safety and security8
- Noise8
- Garage, parking and cars6
Ratings where they're posted
| Site | Rating | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 91 | |
| ApartmentRatings | 3.1 | 61 |
| Apartments.com | 2.8 | 4 |
What's nearby
Walking minutes from the front door. Otto's Coffee, City Hall Bistro and The Exchange food hall are two minutes away on foot, and Main Street Garden Park is about six.
- 2 minOtto's Coffee & Fine Foods
- 2 minCity Hall Bistro breakfast
- 2 minRodeo Bar drinks
- 2 minOnly Dallas shopping
- 3 minDallas Pet Sitting vet
- 3 minCVS Pharmacy
- 4 minThe Hampton Social - Dallas dinner
- 6 minUrban Value Corner Store groceries
- 6 minMain Street Garden Park dog park
- 7 minCivic Garden park
- 14 minKelley Produce groceries
- 15 minAmelia Farmers Market
- 20 minCorePower Yoga - Victory Park
See more places, drive times and the map
Groceries
- 6minUrban Value Corner Store
- 14minKelley Produce
- 21minTom Thumb
Coffee
- 2minOtto's Coffee & Fine FoodsCoffee and breakfast two minutes away.
- 6minParterre
- 6minWhite Rhino Coffee
- 18minCafé OLIVIA
Breakfast
- 2minCity Hall Bistro
- 5minThe Woolworth
- 5minLittle Daisy
- 9minKitchen + Kocktails
Lunch
- 4minThe Hampton Social - Dallas
- 2minRodeo Bar
- 2minThe Exchange Food HallA food hall two minutes away in the AT&T Discovery District.
- 4minUno Mas Tex Mex
Dinner
- 7minTalkinspoon by Guest365
- 10minPangea Dallas
- 13minChet's Dallas
Drinks
- 7minSkyline Lounge and Bar
- 22minTwilite Lounge
- 21minRuins
- 24minArmoury D.E.
Parks
- 7minCivic Garden
- 6minMain Street Garden ParkThe nearest park with a dog run, about six minutes on foot.
- 10minPacific Plaza
- 10minHarwood Park
Dog parks
- 18minCarpenter Park
- 21minMy Best Friend's Park
Gyms and studios
- 2minCowboys Fit
- 6minEVOLVE
- 20minCorePower Yoga - Victory Park
Pet care
- 3minDallas Pet Sitting
- 21minUrban Paws
- 22minDog City Pet Loft
Shopping
- 2minOnly Dallas
- 3minCommerce Goods + Supply
- 5minHuman Dior
- 6minDaily
Markets
- 15minAmelia Farmers Market
- 15minDallas Farmers Market
- 16minCortland Farmers Market
- 15minBeyond The Butchers
Dry cleaning
- 24minJ's Tailor & Cleaners at VP
Pharmacy
- 3minCVS Pharmacy
- 22minTom Thumb Pharmacy
Walking times from the front door, measured on October 30, 2026. Ratings from Google Maps.
Drive times
| Drive to | Distance | Midday | 8:30 AM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown (Main Street) | 0.3 mi | 3 min | 4 min |
| Uptown (McKinney Ave) | 2 mi | 11 min | 11 min |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 5.4 mi | 13 min | 17 min |
| Legacy West (Plano) | 22.2 mi | 29 min | 37 min |
| DFW Airport | 20.6 mi | 29 min | 34 min |
| Love Field | 7.8 mi | 22 min | 23 min |
Drive times for Tuesday departures at 1 PM and 8:30 AM.
Check your drive from here
Your drive to work and back from this tower on the day and at the times you pick, with Google traffic estimates.
Good to know before you sign
Review burst
Seven 5 star Google reviews were posted between May 2 and May 22, 2025, most naming the same leasing agent.
Noise: active
The street scores 69 out of 100 (higher is quieter), mostly from traffic. It's in the middle of downtown, and a 2022 review mentions pet noise in the halls.
Flood risk: low
FEMA puts this address outside its high risk flood area. Renters insurance doesn't cover floods, cars in the garage included.
Police reports
987 reports in the last 12 months in this small area around the building. 298 were against a person. A typical area this size nearby has 49.
Keep our help free: on your first visit, tell the leasing team you're working with Dallas High Rise Apartments. On your application, choose "Locator" under "How did you hear about us?" and write our name.
See the police reports by month
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Reports per month within a quarter mile of the building, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Apr to Sep ran 6% above Oct to Mar.
- Reports, last 12 months
- 987
- Against a person
- 298 vs 49 median for a quarter mile around the other towers we cover inside Dallas
- Property
- 689 vs 290 median
- Most common
- other offenses (174), car break ins (95), public intoxication (85), vandalism (82)
Dallas Police Department incident reports, city open data. Counts cover the area, not the building alone.
Inside the building, floor by floor
- Top floorsPenthousesListings show penthouses, but the site doesn't say which floors they're on.
- Floors 2 to 18Lofts163 homes and dozens of floor plans, many with tall ceilings and terraces.
- Rooftop pool deckPool and hot tub · Clubhouse with a prep kitchen · Gas grillsThe site says rooftop but not which roof; the photo shows it below the neighboring towers.
- LobbyArt Deco elevator lobby · Leasing office · Package lockers with cold storage · Coworking room, gym and game roomThe site doesn't say which floors hold the gym, game room or coworking room. The gym photos show street level windows.
Other towers close by
Price per square foot of the cheapest home of each size, today.
| Tower | Floors | Built | Studio | 1 bed | 2 bed | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Power & Light Lofts19 floors, built 1931 | 19 | 1931 | none listed | $2.30 | $1.80 | advertised, amount not posted |
| The Kirby0.10 mi17 floors, built 1913 | 17 | 1913 | $2.22 | $2.43 | none listed | 8 weeks free |
| Main 3 Downtown0.12 mi17 floors, built 2006 | 17 | 2006 | $2.24 | $1.62 | $2.11 | 1 month free and more |
| Peridot0.14 mi50 floors, built 1982 | 50 | 1982 | none listed | $3.42 | $2.57 | none |
| The Continental at Mercantile Place0.15 mi11 floors, built 2013 | 11 | 2013 | none listed | $1.78 | $1.45 | Up to 6 weeks free |
Questions people ask about Dallas Power & Light Lofts
Is Dallas Power & Light a historic building?
Yes. The 19 story Art Deco tower at 1506 Commerce went up in 1931 as the headquarters of Dallas Power & Light, the city's electric company. Lang & Witchell designed it. It's joined to the 1903 Crowdus Building at 1512 Commerce, and the complex became a Dallas Landmark in 2003. The original elevator lobby is still in use.
What fees come on top of rent?
Apartments.com lists a $75 application fee per applicant and a $250 admin fee, and no required monthly fees. The property doesn't publish a fee sheet, so we ask about trash, pest and other monthly charges before you apply. Go by the figures the office quotes.
How does parking work?
There's gated garage parking, but the site asks you to call for rates and availability. A July 2026 review says finding a spot can be hard. We ask what's open and what it costs before your tour. Downtown garages nearby rent by the month too.
Does Dallas Power & Light allow pets?
Yes, cats and dogs, up to two. Apartments.com lists a $200 deposit and a $300 one time fee per pet, with no monthly pet rent. There's a pet wash station, and Main Street Garden Park's dog run is about six minutes away.
What are the lofts like?
The site lists ceilings of 16 feet or more in some plans, skylights, polished concrete or original terrazzo floors, and private terraces, some on more than one level. Kitchens have granite counters and stainless appliances, and the building is wired for AT&T Fiber.
Where is the pool?
On a rooftop deck with a hot tub, grills and a clubhouse with a prep kitchen. The site doesn't say which roof. The property's photo shows it below the neighboring towers, so it's likely on one of the complex's lower buildings.
Book a tour of Dallas Power & Light Lofts
Or let us compare it with nearby towers, or just send you the numbers. One of us texts you back.
- We confirm the home you want is still open before you go.
- We ask about specials the building doesn't post online, fee waivers and application fee refunds.
- We send you the full move-in cost in one number: rent, special, fees, deposit and parking.
- Want to compare? We line up 2 or 3 nearby towers in one trip.
- Our service is free to you.
Tour times follow the leasing office's hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.
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One of us texts you back. For a tour, we confirm the time with Dallas Power & Light Lofts first.
Keep our help free: on your first visit, tell the leasing team you're working with Dallas High Rise Apartments. On your application, choose "Locator" under "How did you hear about us?" and write our name.
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