Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,825 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $331 (22.89%) year-over-year from $1,444 to $1,775. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $334 (21.84%) year-over-year from $1,528 to $1,862. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $646 (29.97%) year-over-year from $2,154 to $2,799. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (5.93%) year-over-year from $2,832 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $633 (18.81%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $4,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 9.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.18% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.63% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.18 $1,775 $1,444 (22.89%) $1,452 (22.25%)
1 BR $2.02 $1,862 $1,528 (21.84%) $1,544 (20.56%)
2 BR $1.93 $2,799 $2,154 (29.97%) $2,210 (26.67%)
3 BR $1.74 $3,000 $2,832 (5.93%) $2,665 (12.56%)
4+ BR $1.71 $4,000 $3,367 (18.81%) $3,099 (29.07%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Addison, TX, with an average rent of $1,548, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dallas, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $5,225 per month.

Let's compare Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 15.07% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 19.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Addison, TX $1,226 $1,475 $2,086 $1,548
Farmers Branch, TX N/A $1,489 $2,111 $1,737
Mesquite, TX $475 N/A N/A $2,050
Garland, TX $2,850 $1,100 $1,515 $2,150
Richardson, TX $2,800 $1,495 $2,159 $2,250
Rowlett, TX $20 N/A N/A $2,300
Lancaster, TX N/A N/A $1,598 $2,450
Carrollton, TX $2,338 $1,550 $2,102 $2,530
Irving, TX $2,675 $1,475 $2,050 $2,750
University Park, TX N/A $2,025 $2,825 $5,225

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Downtown Fort Worth. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $1,651 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,275 per month. Whereas, at $3,052 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dallas. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,145 $1,200 $1,595 $1,275
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $1,200 $1,050 $1,395 $1,463
Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX N/A $1,689 $2,600 $1,839
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,815 $1,928 $3,800 $3,052

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Midlothian, TX, Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX, and Arlington, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,395. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Greenville, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,995, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 8.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 10.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 17.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midlothian, TX N/A N/A $1,595 $1,795
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,500 $1,432 $2,199 $2,167
Arlington, TX $1,625 $1,295 $1,550 $2,200
Southwest Dallas, TX $2,000 $1,425 $1,950 $2,350
Northeast Tarrant, TX $2,242 $1,205 $1,578 $2,395
Northeast Rockwall, TX $23 $1,393 $1,809 $2,395
Forney, TX $23 N/A N/A $2,447
Plano, TX $1,533 $1,428 $2,193 $2,600
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $2,600 $1,559 $2,205 $2,750
The Colony, TX $2,900 N/A $3,200 $2,995

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,466. A total of 20 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75243, Dallas, TX at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,850 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,646. That's at least $1 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $475 per month. Or in other words, $1 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,992 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Dallas, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
75001, Addison, TX $1,226 $1,475 $2,083 $1,544
75034, Frisco, TX $1,490 $1,367 $2,138 $2,600
76179, Fort Worth, TX $2,583 N/A $1,850 $2,250
75071, Anna, TX $1,363 $1,833 $2,400 $2,600
75070, McKinney, TX $2,450 $1,660 $2,732 $2,698
75068, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX $2,695 N/A $2,160 $2,495
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX $1,900 N/A $2,225 $2,450
75219, Dallas, TX $845 $1,295 $2,475 $2,145
75204, Dallas, TX $1,200 $1,600 $3,200 $2,750
75035, Frisco, TX $3,200 N/A $2,450 $3,095

Frequently Asked Questions - Dallas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Dallas, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Dallas, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dallas, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $2.18. There are a total of 134 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $2.02. There are a total of 365 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $1.93. There are a total of 479 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How have rent prices in Dallas, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Dallas, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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