Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,386 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $510 (-30.82%) year-over-year from $1,655 to $1,145. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-24.00%) year-over-year from $1,842 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $422 (-16.11%) year-over-year from $2,622 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $261 (-8.01%) year-over-year from $3,261 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (5.19%) year-over-year from $4,349 to $4,575. 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 down by 12.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.12	$1,145	$1,655 (-30.82%)	$1,506 (-23.98%)
1 BR	$23.61	$1,400	$1,842 (-24.00%)	$1,585 (-11.65%)
2 BR	$21.46	$2,200	$2,622 (-16.11%)	$2,274 (-3.25%)
3 BR	$20.65	$3,000	$3,261 (-8.01%)	$2,913 (2.99%)
4+ BR	$21.02	$4,575	$4,349 (5.19%)	$3,498 (30.78%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 42 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,325 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greenville, TX, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dallas, TX is Southlake, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,500 per month.

Let's compare Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 12.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 42 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garland, TX	$699	$1,000	$1,650	$2,100
Farmers Branch, TX	N/A	$1,181	$1,855	$2,120
Addison, TX	$1,322	$1,500	$2,150	$2,145
Mesquite, TX	N/A	$907	$1,700	$2,150
Irving, TX	N/A	$1,090	$1,500	$2,300
Carrollton, TX	$3,200	$1,370	$1,941	$2,300
Richardson, TX	N/A	$1,158	$1,705	$2,400
Grand Prairie, TX	N/A	$2,060	$1,900	$2,450
Rowlett, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,750	$2,500
University Park, TX	N/A	$2,090	$3,200	$6,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Country, and Lake Highlands. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $1,870 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,870. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Dallas's average rent, which is actually $1,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,225 per month. Whereas, at $2,973 average rent per month, Valley Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dallas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX	$995	$1,175	$1,450	$1,225
Lake Country, Fort Worth, TX	$1,215	$1,208	$1,530	$1,405
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,040	$1,495	$1,432
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,452	$1,350	$1,606	$1,475
Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX	$1,343	$1,470	$2,063	$1,657
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,145	$1,445	$1,773	$1,707
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$1,095	$1,305	$1,595	$1,825
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$950	$1,300	$2,475	$1,870
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,620	$1,825	$2,360	$2,009
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,199
Greenway Park, Dallas, TX	N/A	$1,599	$2,512	$2,350
Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,298	$2,595
Roseland, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$2,035	$3,100	$2,695
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,700	$2,057	$3,179	$2,800
Valley Ranch, Irving, TX	N/A	$1,266	$1,849	$2,973

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 32 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Southwest Dallas, TX, Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX, and Arlington, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,297. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cedar Creek Lake, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Weatherford Southeast, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 8.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 17.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Southwest Dallas, TX	$1,199	$1,320	$1,650	$2,049
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,400	$1,400	$2,050	$2,100
Arlington, TX	N/A	$1,342	$1,700	$2,200
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$2,300	$1,418	$1,598	$2,350
Forney, TX	N/A	$909	$1,900	$2,395
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,757	$1,370	$1,990	$2,500
South Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,350	$2,150	$2,550
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,700	$2,650
Plano, TX	$1,310	$1,269	$1,860	$2,695
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,886	$1,888	$3,197

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,189. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75061, Irving, TX at $1,116 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,860 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $964. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $1,370 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,021 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table 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
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,850	$3,000	$2,625
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,515	$2,600	$2,200
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,675	$1,390	$2,425	$2,100
75201, Dallas, TX	$1,750	$1,992	$3,070	$2,410
75214, Dallas, TX	$1,100	$1,199	$1,785	$1,750
75205, Highland Park, TX	$1,740	$1,900	$3,495	$4,860
75208, Dallas, TX	$1,304	$1,450	$2,155	$1,836
75235, Dallas, TX	$1,365	$1,400	$2,153	$1,657
75243, Dallas, TX	$1,210	$975	$1,421	$1,335
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,295	$1,375	$2,133	$3,310

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 $1,995. 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 $1,386 and an average price per square feet of $29.12. There are a total of 171 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $23.61. There are a total of 1,199 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $21.46. There are a total of 1,432 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 -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.