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Garland offers diversity and affordability southeast of Plano. Entriway shared homes are just 15–22 minutes away, where each housemate pays $500–$850/mo to split rent in a fully managed house.
Garland is one of the largest cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with a population of approximately 245,000 residents. Located southeast of Plano, Garland is a diverse working-class and middle-class community that offers more affordable housing than its neighbors to the north. The city stretches from the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard on its eastern edge to the borders of Richardson and Dallas to the west, creating a geographically varied landscape with plenty of recreation and opportunity.
For residents who work in Garland or commute to nearby employment hubs, finding affordable housing with compatible roommates can be challenging. Traditional apartments in Garland are more budget-friendly than Plano or Frisco, but they still add up when you factor in utilities, internet, and other expenses. Entriway shared homes offer a smarter approach: split rent with vetted housemates in a professionally managed single-family home with furnished common areas, an equipped kitchen, and a backyard — all for $500–$850/month per person.
Garland is well-connected to the broader metroplex via the George Bush Turnpike, I-30, and DART Blue Line light rail. The DART connection makes it possible to commute to downtown Dallas or transfer to reach Plano and Richardson without a car. Lake Ray Hubbard provides waterfront recreation including boating, fishing, and the Firewheel Town Center shopping district nearby. Whether you are a healthcare worker at Baylor Scott & White, a technician at Garland Power & Light, or commuting to the Richardson Telecom Corridor, Entriway helps you find roommates and affordable shared housing close to where you need to be.
Amberton University in Garland serves working adults pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. With evening and weekend class schedules designed for professionals, Amberton students often need flexible, affordable housing that accommodates their work-school balance. Entriway co-living homes are ideal for these students — housemate matching ensures compatible schedules, and the affordable monthly share means less financial stress while completing a degree.
The Dallas College Richland Campus in nearby Richardson is easily accessible from Garland. Students attending Richland benefit from Garland’s lower cost of living while maintaining a short commute to campus. Entriway shared homes in Plano provide another affordable option, just 15–22 minutes from Garland with easy access to the Richland campus as well.
Entriway currently operates 10 shared homes in Plano, just 15–22 minutes from Garland. Each home features furnished common areas, equipped kitchens, and professional management.
Each shared home includes furnished common areas, an equipped kitchen, high-speed internet, professional lawn care, pool maintenance (where applicable), pest control, and maintenance coordination. Housemates pay their share of the household rent — one straightforward monthly arrangement.
Each housemate pays their share of the household rent, typically $500–$850/month. Utilities, internet, and lawn care are coordinated by Entriway and shared among housemates. This is a more affordable option than renting a solo apartment in either Garland or Plano.
Our shared homes in Plano are 15–22 minutes from most parts of Garland via the George Bush Turnpike or US-75. The commute is straightforward and avoids the worst of Dallas-area traffic congestion.
Yes. Entriway matches working adults and students with compatible housemates. Amberton University students, who are typically working professionals pursuing degrees, find our co-living arrangement ideal for balancing work, school, and affordable housing.
Garland is one of the more affordable cities in the DFW metroplex, but even there rents have been rising. Entriway shared homes offer an even more affordable alternative at $500–$850/month per housemate, with the added benefit of professional management and furnished common areas.
Co-living means sharing a professionally managed single-family home with other working adults. Entriway handles maintenance, services, and lease management. You get a full house with backyard, kitchen, and shared amenities — not a cramped apartment.
Entriway handles housemate matching through our application process. You do not need to search for roommates on your own — we screen applicants and match compatible residents so every household works well together.