About Hickory 

Hickory is an apartment community located at 320 South Jupiter Road in Garland, Texas 75042. The property offers one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from approximately 750 to 880 square feet, giving residents a choice between a traditional one-bedroom layout and two-bedroom options with either one or two bathrooms. 

The community focuses on straightforward, comfortable apartment living with updated interior finishes. Hickory advertises hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, outdoor BBQ areas, and landscaped green spaces as key features of the property. 

Location is one of Hickory’s strongest practical features. The property is positioned along South Jupiter Road, and the Forest/Jupiter DART station is approximately a nine-minute walk from the community according to Hickory’s website. The station is served by the DART Blue Line, creating a public-transit connection between Garland and destinations throughout the Dallas transit network. 

The surrounding area also provides access to everyday shopping, dining, parks, educational facilities, and larger retail destinations throughout Garland. Hickory’s location combines an established residential setting with access to major local streets and public transportation. 

In a Nutshell 

• Hickory is located at 320 South Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042. 

• The community offers one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from approximately 750 to 880 square feet. 

• Current floor plans include A1 – 1 bed/1 bath, B1 – 2 bed/1 bath, and B2 – 2 bed/2 bath. 

• Apartment features include granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and stainless steel appliances. 

• Community features published by Hickory include outdoor BBQ areas and green spaces. 

• The Forest/Jupiter DART Blue Line station is approximately a nine-minute walk from the property. 

PROPERTY DETAILS 

Location and Surrounding Setting 

Hickory sits along South Jupiter Road in the 75042 area of Garland. This part of the city is characterized by a mix of apartment communities, residential neighborhoods, neighborhood retail, restaurants, commercial uses, and transportation connections. 

Jupiter Road provides one of the primary north-south routes through this portion of Garland. Forest Lane is nearby and provides an east-west connection toward other parts of Garland, Richardson, and North Dallas. Jupiter Road also provides access toward Interstate 635, giving residents another option for longer trips throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

The location is more transportation-oriented than a secluded residential subdivision. This can be useful for residents who regularly commute, use public transportation, or want convenient access to neighborhood businesses. Prospective residents who are especially sensitive to road activity may want to consider the position of the specific apartment they are offered within the community. 

Convenient Access to DART 

Public transportation is an important advantage of Hickory’s location. 

The Forest/Jupiter Station, located at 3232 Forest Lane, is part of the DART Blue Line. Hickory advertises the station as approximately a nine-minute walk from the property. 

The Blue Line connects Garland with destinations farther into Dallas, including stations serving areas around Lake Highlands, SMU/Mockingbird, Cityplace/Uptown, the Arts District, downtown Dallas, and destinations farther south. 

For residents who work, study, or regularly travel within the DART service area, proximity to rail can provide an alternative to driving for some trips. 

COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND AMENITIES 

Outdoor BBQ Areas 

Hickory provides outdoor BBQ areas where residents can cook and spend time outdoors without needing to maintain a private yard. 

The community’s own materials emphasize outdoor BBQ areas and green spaces. These shared areas can give residents additional places to gather, relax, or spend time outside. 

Green Spaces 

Hickory highlights green spaces as part of the community’s outdoor environment. 

For residents in apartment homes, shared outdoor space provides a useful alternative to maintaining a private lawn and can create additional room for casual outdoor activity close to home. 

APARTMENT FEATURES 

Hickory offers one- and two-bedroom apartment layouts with updated interiors designed around practical everyday use. 

The property specifically advertises granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and stainless steel appliances. These features give the apartments a more updated interior appearance while maintaining conventional one- and two-bedroom layouts. 

Current floor plans range from approximately 750 square feet for the one-bedroom A1 to approximately 880 square feet for the two-bedroom B2. The variation between the three layouts allows residents to choose based not only on bedroom count but also on bathroom needs and overall space requirements. 

Because finishes and layouts can vary between individual apartments, applicants should confirm the exact appliances, flooring, countertop finish, storage configuration, and other features included in the specific unit they are considering. 

APARTMENT TYPES 

A1 – One Bedroom 

The A1 floor plan provides one bedroom, one bathroom, and approximately 750 square feet. 

This layout offers a conventional one-bedroom arrangement with physical separation between the bedroom and main living space. At 750 square feet, it can provide room for a living area, dining space, bedroom furniture, and everyday storage while remaining relatively manageable for an individual or household that does not require a second bedroom. 

Residents who work from home may also be able to incorporate a workstation into the living or dining space depending on their furniture arrangement. 

B1 – Two Bedroom 

The B1 provides two bedrooms, one bathroom, and approximately 850 square feet. 

The second bedroom creates additional flexibility compared with the A1. It can accommodate another household member, guests, a dedicated work-from-home space, or additional storage. 

Because both bedrooms share a single bathroom, residents considering this layout should think about how the floor plan fits their household routine rather than evaluating it solely by square footage. 

B2 – Two Bedroom 

The B2 is the largest currently published Hickory floor plan, offering two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 880 square feet. 

The second bathroom is the primary functional difference between the B2 and B1. This can be particularly useful for roommates, households with differing schedules, residents who regularly host overnight guests, or anyone who values greater bathroom privacy. 

At approximately 880 square feet, B2 also provides the largest overall footprint among Hickory’s published apartment options. 

WHO MAY FIND HICKORY SUITABLE 

Hickory may appeal to residents who want a conventional one- or two-bedroom apartment while remaining connected to public transportation and major local roads. 

The one-bedroom A1 can serve individuals, couples, or residents who want a separate bedroom without maintaining a larger home. The B1 and B2 layouts provide more flexibility for households requiring a second bedroom, roommates, remote workers, or residents who want a guest room. 

Residents who use public transportation may find the location particularly useful because the Forest/Jupiter DART Blue Line station is within walking distance according to the property. 

Hickory may also suit residents who value practical outdoor amenities. The property currently highlights outdoor BBQ areas and green spaces. 

NEARBY AMENITIES 

ROADS AND HIGHWAY ACCESS 

South Jupiter Road is the primary street serving Hickory and provides direct north-south movement through Garland and toward surrounding parts of the Dallas metro area. 

Forest Lane is located nearby and provides another important connection through the western Garland and North Dallas area. Interstate 635 can also be reached from Jupiter Road, creating access to one of the major highway loops serving Dallas and surrounding employment and commercial districts. 

Because Hickory is positioned along an established arterial corridor rather than deep within a residential neighborhood, residents can reach a variety of shopping, dining, employment, and transportation destinations without first traveling through a long series of neighborhood streets. 

Traffic conditions can vary considerably during weekday commuting periods. Residents who rely on driving should evaluate their individual commute during the hours they expect to travel most frequently. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 

Forest/Jupiter DART Station 

The Forest/Jupiter Station is located near Forest Lane and Jupiter Road at 3232 Forest Lane and is served by DART’s Blue Line. 

Hickory describes the station as approximately a nine-minute walk from the property. 

The station also provides connections to DART bus routes, including routes 22, 245, and 247, expanding transportation options beyond the rail line itself. 

For residents commuting toward Dallas, the Blue Line provides rail service through a number of Dallas neighborhoods and downtown stations. Riders should review current DART schedules before relying on the system for work, school, or time-sensitive appointments because service frequency can vary by day and time. 

PARKS TRAILS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION 

Central Park 

Central Park, located at 1310 W Avenue F, is one of Garland’s larger established parks, covering approximately 60.7 acres. 

Facilities include an inclusive playground, dog park, baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, picnic areas, grills, restrooms, and the Granger Recreation Center. 

For Hickory residents, Central Park provides a broader recreational environment than the shared green spaces available within the apartment community itself. 

Coomer Park 

Coomer Park, located at 534 Apollo Road, covers approximately 11.8 acres. 

The park includes a playground, picnic areas and tables, open green space, parking, and a roughly 0.5-mile trail beneath established trees. 

Its relatively compact size can make it useful for residents who want a straightforward walking route, playground visit, picnic, or short outdoor break rather than a larger recreational complex. 

Spring Creek Forest Preserve 

The Spring Creek Forest Preserve, located at 1770 Holford Road, offers a more natural environment than Garland’s developed neighborhood parks. 

The preserve includes both paved and natural-surface trails and protects an area containing a wide variety of local plants and wildlife. 

Residents looking for hiking, nature observation, or a quieter outdoor environment may find the preserve useful as an alternative to playground- and sports-oriented parks. 

Duck Creek Greenbelt 

The Duck Creek Greenbelt provides one of Garland’s longer trail systems. The city identifies a roughly 5.7-mile concrete trail that supports walking, running, jogging, and bicycling while linking several parks and recreation areas. 

For residents who want longer recreational walks or bike rides, Duck Creek provides a different experience from the smaller neighborhood parks near the property. 

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION 

Garland Independent School District 

Hickory is located within Garland Independent School District. The district operates differently from many traditional school systems because families generally participate in its Choice of School process rather than being automatically limited to one neighborhood campus. 

Families can rank preferred campuses, while final placement may depend on factors including available space, student needs, transportation eligibility, and district procedures. 

Because of this system, prospective residents should not assume that a school listed on an apartment directory is automatically the school their child will attend. Families should enter the Hickory address into Garland ISD’s current school-choice resources and verify available campuses directly with the district before making a housing decision based on a specific school. 

Dallas College Garland Center 

Dallas College operates its Garland Center at 675 W. Walnut Street. The center provides workforce development, continuing education, English-language instruction, high-school-equivalency preparation, and technical training programs. 

Its Garland location adds a nearby postsecondary and workforce-training option for residents pursuing professional skills or continuing education. 

Dallas College Richland Campus 

Dallas College’s Richland Campus is located at 12800 Abrams Road in Dallas. 

The campus offers programs across business, science, technology, engineering, cybersecurity, manufacturing, fine arts, and other academic and career fields. 

NEARBY BUSINESSES 

Hickory’s South Jupiter Road location places residents near a variety of neighborhood grocery, dining, and retail options. 

El Rancho Supermercado on West Walnut Street provides a nearby supermarket option for routine grocery shopping. 

Hiep Thai Food Store, also on West Walnut Street, provides another grocery option with a focus on Asian foods and ingredients. 

For a larger retail and entertainment destination, Firewheel Town Center offers an open-air shopping environment with major retailers, restaurants, and a movie theater. Garland’s official visitor information describes the center as a roughly 998,000-square-foot regional shopping destination at the intersection of the President George Bush Turnpike and State Highway 78. 

LIVING AT HICKORY — PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 

Three Distinct Floor Plan Options 

Hickory currently publishes three core apartment layouts: the 750-square-foot A1, 850-square-foot B1, and 880-square-foot B2. 

Prospective residents should compare not just square footage but also bedroom and bathroom configuration. The difference between the B1 and B2, for example, is relatively modest in total size but significant in daily use because B2 includes a second bathroom. 

Public Transit Access 

The ability to walk to the Forest/Jupiter DART station distinguishes Hickory from many suburban apartment communities where public transportation requires a drive or longer connection. 

Residents planning to commute primarily by rail should still test the entire door-to-door journey to their workplace or school and account for walking time, transfers, service frequency, and late-night or weekend schedules. 

South Jupiter Road Setting 

Being located directly on a major local road improves vehicle access and places businesses and transit nearby, but arterial-road locations can also experience more traffic activity than interior residential streets. 

Prospective residents who are sensitive to vehicle noise should consider the orientation of the specific apartment they are offered. 

Utilities and Monthly Housing Costs 

Prospective residents should confirm which utilities and mandatory monthly services are included, which are billed separately, and which accounts need to be established before move-in. 

Residents should evaluate total recurring housing cost rather than considering advertised base rent alone. 

CONTACT AND LEASING INFORMATION 

Property: Hickory 

Address: 320 South Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75042 

Telephone: (469) 395-3000 

The leasing office currently publishes the following hours: 

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 

• Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 

• Sunday: Closed 

• Weekday lunch hours: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Prospective residents should confirm office availability before arriving, particularly on holidays or when scheduling a complete property tour. 

Current rent, specials, deposits, lease terms, utility inclusions, internet service, apartment availability, parking charges, pet approval, and apartment-specific features should be confirmed directly with the leasing office.