Availability

Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms at The Marcus.

76
Total Units
5
Floor Plans
The Marcus at 2020 S Ervay St — editorial hero image of the property

Current Special Up to 6 weeks free on 12-month leases. Select units · Applied at signing

Bedrooms
Max Rent
Square Feet
5 plans · 76 units
S1 Studio floor plan drawing
Plan S1

Studio

The most accessible new construction in the Cedars. 540 square feet of thoughtful, flexible space with in-home washer/dryer, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and custom built-in closets.

Layout
Studio · 1 Bath
Size
540 sq ft
Rent
$1,231–$1,425/mo
In Inventory
16 units

“Born in the Cedars. Built Dallas.

A1 One Bedroom floor plan drawing
Plan A1

One Bedroom

Layout
1 Bed · 1 Bath
Size
660 sq ft
Rent
$1,319–$1,550/mo
Inventory
20 units
A3 One Bedroom Corner floor plan drawing
Plan A3 · Corner

One Bedroom Corner

Layout
1 Bed · 1 Bath
Size
684 sq ft
Rent
$1,319–$1,394/mo
Inventory
Only 4 in the building
A2 One Bedroom (Large) floor plan drawing
Plan A2

One Bedroom (Large)

The largest one-bedroom. One hundred additional square feet over the A1, with room to breathe. Select units include a built-in desk or dry bar with cabinetry.

Layout
1 Bed · 1 Bath
Size
760 sq ft
Rent
$1,600–$1,700/mo
In Inventory
20 units
B1 Two Bedroom floor plan drawing
Plan B1

Two Bedroom

The only two-bedroom option. 1,102 square feet with two full bathrooms. Ground-floor B1 units include a private patio with fenced yard; upper floors carry progressive view premiums.

Layout
2 Bed · 2 Bath
Size
1,102 sq ft
Rent
$1,584–$2,325/mo
In Inventory
16 units
Standard in Every Unit

Five plans. One standard.

Every apartment at The Marcus — from the 540 sf studio, one of the apartments under $1,500 near downtown Dallas, to the 1,102 sf two-bedroom — ships with the same finish package. No up-tiered "premium" models. No stripped-down base units.

  • In-Home Washer & Dryer

    Every unit. Never a shared laundry trip.

  • Quartz Countertops

    Kitchen and bath. Undermount sinks.

  • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Glass-top stove, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave.

  • Wood-Style Flooring

    Throughout — no carpet in living areas.

  • Custom Built-in Closets

    Designed for the footprint of each plan.

  • Individually Controlled HVAC

    Your thermostat, your schedule.

Kitchen interior showing quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, undermount sink, and wood-style flooring
Select units also include

Built-in desk · Built-in dry bar with cabinetry · Dine-in kitchen island · Garden-style tub or walk-in shower · Mudroom · Private patio with fenced yard (ground floor)

Building

Two fitness studios. One tenant lounge.
No amenity fee.

The Marcus tenant lounge — soft seating and co-working tables for residents
Tenant Lounge

A shared living room for residents. Gather, work, or read in a quiet curated space.

Secure package delivery area with resident cubbies
Package Delivery

Secure drop-off for every resident, retrieved on your schedule — no missed deliveries.

Two boutique fitness studios — one cardio, one weights
Fitness Studios

Two boutique studios — cardio with city views, weights with free bench and rack.

Building Access

Everything else included.

Fitness Studios
Two boutique studios — one cardio, one weights.
Tenant Lounge
A shared gathering space for residents.
Package Room
Secure delivery room with curated corridor art on every floor.
Smart-Key Entry
Wireless building and unit access — no fobs to lose.
Gated Parking
Unassigned on-site. Reserved spaces available for an additional monthly fee.
Elevator Access
All four floors. No walk-ups.
Premium Tiers

Standard interior. Premium location.

All homes receive the same standard interior finish package. Monthly premiums apply only to location-based features — private patios, premium views, and floor level.

Collection I

Ground-Floor Patios

Units 101–119. Private patio with fenced yard — a pet-owner's dream and a rare find at this price point in the Cedars.

+$75/mo over base rent

Collection II

Fourth-Floor Views

Units 401–419. Elevated sight lines of downtown Dallas and the Cedars rooftops. Select skyline-facing units carry additional premiums.

+$50/mo over base rent

Essential Workforce Housing

54% of units qualify for income-based rent.

Forty-one of The Marcus's 76 units are income-qualified at 80% AMI through a partnership with the Dallas Public Facility Corporation. If you work in an essential profession, you may qualify — and Section 8 vouchers are accepted building-wide.

Qualifying Professions
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Emergency services
  • Law enforcement
  • Military
  • Restaurant
  • Retail
  • Grocery
See if You Qualify
41
of 76

units at or below 80% AMI

The Details

Fees & policies.

Application Fee

$75 per applicant

Non-refundable

Admin Fee

$100 per apartment

Currently waived

Security Deposit

Starts at $400

Varies by screening

Income Requirement

2.5× monthly rent

Guarantor: 5× monthly rent

Minimum Credit

550

Subject to screening

Lease Terms

6, 12, or 15 months

12 months gets the concession

Pet Fee

$350 per pet

One-time, at move-in

Pet Rent

$25/mo per pet

Max 2 pets · 60 lb limit

Service animals and emotional support animals with documentation are exempt from pet fees and restrictions. No amenity fee charged, ever.

The Marcus at 2020 S Ervay St — exterior view of the four-story residential building in the Cedars, South Dallas
The Cedars

Born in the Cedars.
Built Dallas.

The building sits at 2020 S Ervay St, steps from the Stanley Marcus mural at 2120 South Ervay. It's named for the Neiman Marcus co-founder who was born and raised here when the Cedars was Dallas's most prominent residential neighborhood.

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Studios from $1,231. One-bedrooms from $1,319. Two-bedrooms from $1,584. See apartments under $1,500 near downtown Dallas.