If WFH is driving you crazy, here are DFW's coworking options.
Premium:
- WeWork (Uptown, Legacy West, Downtown Dallas, Fort Worth) — $350-700/month for dedicated desk. Hot desk: $250-350/month. Source: wework.com
- Industrious (multiple DFW) — quieter, more professional than WeWork. $400-800/month. Source: industriousoffice.com
Mid-range:
- Common Desk (multiple DFW, Dallas-founded) — $250-450/month. Good community events. Strong DFW startup culture. Source: commondesk.com
- The DEC (Deep Ellum, Pegasus Park) — $200-400/month. Entrepreneurship-focused. Events, mentorship. Source: thedec.co
- Capital Factory (Dallas) — $250-500/month. Accelerator + coworking. Tech startup crowd. Source: capitalfactory.com
Budget:
- Novel Coworking — $150-300/month. Multiple DFW locations. Source: novelcoworking.com
- Office Evolution (multiple) — $100-300/month. Suburban locations. Source: officeevolution.com
Free alternatives:
- Dallas Public Library — free WiFi, quiet spaces, power outlets. Source: dallaslibrary.org
- Coffee shops — budget $5-10/day for your "desk rental" (buy something, tip well).
Day passes (try before you commit):
- Most coworking spaces offer day passes for $25-50. Try 2-3 before committing.
- Common Desk does a free trial day. Source: commondesk.com
What to look for:
- Proximity to your home (don't create a commute to avoid a commute)
- Printing access
- Meeting room availability
- Coffee quality (seriously, this matters)
- Community/networking events
Sources:
- Coworking space websites
- Google Reviews
- Personal visits to 6 DFW coworking spaces
Where do you cowork?