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BALCH SPRINGS TX
Balch Springs is bisected by I-635 — and that freeway is more than a dividing line on a map. The southwestern half feeds Dallas ISD. The northeastern half feeds Mesquite ISD. Same city, same zip code, two completely different school districts. If your family's school choice matters, your apartment address in Balch Springs matters. We know which side every community is on. $135/hr · Garland office 10 min (NE side) · Dallas office 12 min (SW side) · USDOT #3918729.
Free Balch Springs Apartment Quote
Tell us your community — we'll confirm ISD side and give a written quote
Mon–Sun 7AM–9PM · No weekend surcharges · Written quote always
I-635 Cuts Balch Springs in Half — And Takes the School District With It.
Balch Springs has one zip code — 75180 — and two school districts. That's not a typo. The southwestern portion of the city is served by Dallas Independent School District. The northeastern portion is served by Mesquite Independent School District. And Interstate 635 (the LBJ Freeway) runs directly through the middle of the city, bisecting it into two nearly equal halves that correspond roughly to those two school district zones.
This matters for families. If you're choosing an apartment in Balch Springs because you want Mesquite ISD for your children — or specifically want Dallas ISD — your street address determines which district you're in. Both districts are solid, but they're different systems with different campuses, different boundaries, and different feeder patterns. Assuming that a Balch Springs address automatically means one or the other is the kind of mistake that can only be undone by moving again.
We've been moving families into Balch Springs since 2013. Call (972) 528-0385 with your community name and we'll tell you which side of I-635 it sits on — and where to call for official district confirmation.
- W.W. Samuell High School (Dallas ISD)
- Multiple Dallas ISD elementary schools
- Dallas ISD middle schools
Typical SW communities
- 3 Springs (4520 Ambassador Way)
- Stoneleigh on Cartwright (Cartwright Rd)
- Strawberry Hill (near Hwy 175)
- Some edge communities — verify your exact address
- West Mesquite High School (most Mesquite ISD students)
- John Horn High School (some, via Gentry El zone)
- A.C. New Middle School (most Mesquite ISD students)
Typical NE communities
- The Elinor on Elam (12904 Elam Rd)
- Forestwood (NE Balch Springs)
- Marshall Apartments (NE area)
- Hickory Tree Rd communities (3401 Hickory Tree)
⚠️ Always Verify ISD With Your Exact Balch Springs Address
The I-635 line is an approximate guide, not an exact boundary. Small portions of Balch Springs have more nuanced ISD assignments — particularly near the Hickory Tree Road area where Mesquite ISD has multiple feeder elementary patterns. Always verify using your specific street address with Dallas ISD (972-925-5555) or Mesquite ISD (972-882-7000) before signing a lease if school district is a factor in your decision. Call us at (972) 528-0385 with your community name and we'll tell you what we know and where to confirm.
A City That Incorporated to Stay Itself — And Has Been Doing So Since 1953
The origin of Balch Springs is one of DFW's most distinctive founding stories. Around 1879, John M. Balch and his family settled south of Mesquite in unincorporated Dallas County and discovered springs on their land — one of which ran year-round through even the driest Texas summers. That perennial spring became a gathering point for surrounding families who would come to fill their buckets and visit. The springs became so associated with the Balch family that the whole area took the name — long after the Balch family moved away.
The city that carries that name today was incorporated in 1953 for one specific reason: to avoid annexation by Dallas. As Dallas expanded aggressively outward in the postwar years, the community of Balch Springs voted to incorporate as its own city — creating a legal buffer that has kept it independent ever since. A 1988 vote to merge with neighboring Mesquite was declared invalid, preserving that independence. Balch Springs is now a 9-square-mile all-urban city, 100% surrounded by Mesquite and Dallas, with its own government, services, and identity.
Today's Balch Springs is a compact, practical, affordably priced inner-ring suburb with average rents of $1,154/month — among the lowest in Dallas County. I-635 runs directly through the center, giving residents access to Mesquite, Dallas, and the broader DFW Metroplex. The city is about 16 miles east of Downtown Dallas. Call (972) 528-0385 to book your Balch Springs move.
Residents
Compact but established — Balch Springs has been an independent city since 1953
Avg Monthly Rent
One of the most affordable apartment markets in all of Dallas County
From Downtown Dallas
Via I-635 west — an accessible east Dallas County location
Incorporated
Balch Springs incorporated to block Dallas annexation — and has stayed independent ever since
🌿 Why "Balch Springs"?
John M. Balch settled this area around 1879 and found multiple springs on his land. One ran year-round — never going dry even in drought. That perennial spring became a gathering place for families across the area, who came to fill water buckets and socialize. The springs became known as "Balch Springs" by the community, and the name stuck even after the Balch family relocated a few years after their arrival. In 1900 the area was just farms and a cemetery. A school named "Balch Springs" followed. Today the city carries that name across 9 square miles of fully urban Dallas County.
75180 Apartments — Real Addresses, ISD Side, Move Notes
Every major Balch Springs apartment community — with ISD zone guidance and community-specific move details. Always verify ISD using your exact address with the school district before signing. Call (972) 528-0385 with your community name for a quote and ISD guidance.
Community not listed, or need to verify which ISD your building is in? Call (972) 528-0385 with your full street address. We cover every address in 75180 and will tell you what we know about your community's ISD zone — plus where to call for official confirmation before you sign.
I-635 Splits Balch Springs. So Do Our Two Offices.
It's a coincidence that works in your favor: our Garland office is ideally positioned for northeast Balch Springs (Mesquite ISD side), and our Dallas office handles southwest Balch Springs (Dallas ISD side). One number: (972) 528-0385.
Moving Company Guys — Garland
2913 Big Oaks Drive · Garland, TX 75044
(972) 528-0385 · Mon–Sun 7AM–9PM
Our Garland office takes I-635 south directly to northeast Balch Springs in approximately 10 minutes. Best office for: The Elinor on Elam, Forestwood, Marshall, Torrington Arcadia Trails, Hickory Tree Rd community, Mercury Blvd community — all in the northeast / Mesquite ISD zone.
Moving Company Guys — Dallas (Uptown)
3333 Lee Pkwy, Suite 600 · Dallas, TX 75219
(972) 528-0385 · Mon–Sun 7AM–9PM
Our Dallas Uptown office reaches southwest Balch Springs via Hwy 175 or I-20 east in approximately 12 minutes. Best office for: 3 Springs, Stoneleigh on Cartwright, Strawberry Hill — all in the southwest / Dallas ISD zone.
Balch Springs Moving Cost Calculator
75180 — instant estimate, no contact info needed
Balch Springs Move Pricing — Simple & Affordable
Balch Springs is one of Dallas County's most affordable apartment markets — and the moves reflect that. Most communities are garden-style with no COI, no elevator delays, and wide parking lots where we park right at your door. Average move times are fast.
- $135/hr — 2 movers + truck (studio/1BR)
- $185/hr — 3 movers + truck (2BR)
- $99 one-time travel fee — all Balch Springs locations
- First stair flight always free — +$75 each additional
- No COI at most Balch Springs properties — garden-style majority
Balch Springs Apartment Moving Rates
One of DFW's most affordable suburbs deserves matching move pricing. Call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written Balch Springs quote.
- Truck + all equipment included
- Furniture pads, dollies, straps
- First stair flight always free
- Disassembly/reassembly included
2.5 hrs × $135 + $99 = $436
- Larger truck for 2BR load
- Most popular Balch Springs size
- All equipment + protection
- First stair flight always free
4.5 hrs × $185 + $99 = $931
- 26-ft truck for 3BR loads
- Full property protection
- Disassembly/reassembly included
- First stair flight always free
6 hrs × $225 + $99 = $1,449
Balch Springs Pricing Details
| Service / Factor | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All 75180 Balch Springs locations | Same rate | NE (Mesquite ISD side) or SW (Dallas ISD side) — identical pricing |
| Stairs — 1st flight | FREE always | Includes Elinor on Elam townhome 1st floor stairs |
| Stairs — each additional flight | +$75 per flight | Elinor on Elam 2-story townhome units — 2nd flight = +$75 |
| COI — most Balch Springs properties | Not required | Garden-style majority — no COI typically needed |
| COI — if required | FREE within 48 hrs | Newer 2024 builds may require — call to confirm |
| ISD zone confirmation | FREE at booking | We tell you which ISD side your community is typically on — verify with district |
| Balch Springs to Mesquite / Garland / Seagoville | Base rate | Adjacent cities — short moves, no distance add |
| Balch Springs to Dallas (any zip) | +$50 typically | Based on exact destination — most SE Dallas destinations: base rate |
| 2-hour minimum | All Balch Springs moves | Clock starts when crew arrives at your door |
Real Balch Springs Move Cost Examples
Garland for the NE · Dallas for the SW
I-635 divides Balch Springs, and our two offices happen to cover each side perfectly. One number for both: (972) 528-0385.
📍 Moving Company Guys — Garland
Garland, TX 75044
Best for northeast Balch Springs (Mesquite ISD zone):
- Elinor on Elam (12904 Elam Rd)~10 min via I-635 S
- Forestwood / Marshall (NE area)~10–13 min
- Hickory Tree Rd / Mercury Blvd~12–15 min
- Torrington Arcadia Trails~12–14 min
📍 Moving Company Guys — Dallas (Uptown)
Dallas, TX 75219 — Oak Lawn / Uptown
Best for southwest Balch Springs (Dallas ISD zone):
- 3 Springs (4520 Ambassador Way)~12–14 min via I-20 E
- Stoneleigh on Cartwright~13–16 min
- Strawberry Hill (Hwy 175 area)~12–15 min via Hwy 175
Garland Office — NE Balch Springs (Mesquite ISD side)
2913 Big Oaks Drive · Garland TX 75044 · ~10 min via I-635 S
Dallas Office — SW Balch Springs (Dallas ISD side)
3333 Lee Pkwy Suite 600 · Dallas TX 75219 · ~12 min via I-20 E / Hwy 175
Apartment Movers — Every DFW City
One company, two offices, every DFW city — completing Dallas County's apartment mover coverage. Our DFW apartment movers hub covers the full Metroplex. Call (972) 528-0385.
Balch Springs Movers — Questions Answered
The real questions Balch Springs apartment renters ask — including the ISD boundary question that catches families by surprise.
BALCH SPRINGS.
BOTH SIDES
OF I-635.
Dallas ISD southwest. Mesquite ISD northeast. Garland office 10 minutes to the NE side. Dallas office 12 minutes to the SW side. Garden-style moves, no COI delays at most properties, one of DFW's lowest average rents. Moving Company Guys has covered all of Balch Springs since 2013. $135/hr. Written quote always. No surprises.