Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,381 for a studio rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,999, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $264 (-16.05%) year-over-year from $1,645 to $1,381. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $449 (-24.80%) year-over-year from $1,809 to $1,360. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $559 (-21.85%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $1,999. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-3.33%) year-over-year from $2,995 to $2,895. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $224 (5.50%) year-over-year from $4,073 to $4,298. 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 1.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.29	$1,381	$1,645 (-16.05%)	$1,608 (-14.14%)
1 BR	$22.91	$1,360	$1,809 (-24.80%)	$1,773 (-23.29%)
2 BR	$21.25	$1,999	$2,558 (-21.85%)	$2,601 (-23.14%)
3 BR	$20.54	$2,895	$2,995 (-3.33%)	$2,997 (-3.40%)
4+ BR	$20.75	$4,298	$4,073 (5.50%)	$3,573 (20.27%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 40 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,348 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Addison, TX, with an average rent of $1,649, 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 $5,200 per month.

Let's compare Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 12.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.48% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Addison, TX	$1,057	$1,385	$1,800	$1,649
Mesquite, TX	N/A	$936	$1,595	$2,100
Garland, TX	N/A	$1,024	$1,700	$2,100
Irving, TX	N/A	$1,001	$1,306	$2,300
Farmers Branch, TX	N/A	$1,187	$1,963	$2,325
Carrollton, TX	$2,146	$1,385	$1,920	$2,399
Richardson, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,950	$2,450
Rowlett, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,500
Sachse, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,495	$2,500
University Park, TX	N/A	$1,650	$3,200	$5,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Vickery, and Lake Highlands. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $2,045 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,045. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dallas's average rent, which is only $1,999. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $3,150 average rent per month, Roseland 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	$1,099	$1,150	$1,435	$1,195
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,655	$1,199	$1,700	$1,400
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,000	$1,483	$1,410
Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX	$1,343	$1,380	$2,013	$1,505
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,235	$1,445	$1,750	$1,705
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$998	$1,400	$2,620	$1,900
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$1,125	$910	$1,550	$1,995
Garden Acres, Rendon, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$2,095
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,596	$1,795	$2,360	$2,100
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,179
Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,260	$2,513
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,616	$2,098	$3,250	$2,950
Valley Ranch, Irving, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,000	$2,950
Roseland, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$2,040	$3,200	$3,150

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 32 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Southwest Dallas, TX, Arlington, TX, and Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,199. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleburne, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 7.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 20.00% 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	$1,170	$1,280	$1,595	$2,049
Arlington, TX	$898	$1,090	$1,500	$2,070
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,398	$1,365	$2,000	$2,100
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$898	$1,260	$1,600	$2,273
South Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,900	$2,350
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,800	$2,400
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,757	$1,380	$1,994	$2,550
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,950	$2,600
Plano, TX	$1,285	$1,225	$1,993	$2,650
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,886	$2,267	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,142. A total of 19 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 $1,131 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $978. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $1,350 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,806 per month. Which comes out to $19 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	$1,473	$1,815	$3,179	$2,900
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,450	$2,600	$2,254
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,628	$1,360	$2,395	$2,023
75201, Dallas, TX	$1,750	$1,995	$3,388	$2,681
75214, Dallas, TX	$975	$1,199	$1,748	$1,725
75205, Highland Park, TX	$1,720	$1,815	$3,298	$4,500
75208, Dallas, TX	$1,264	$1,399	$1,940	$1,705
75235, Dallas, TX	$1,370	$1,409	$2,050	$1,760
75243, Dallas, TX	$1,210	$993	$1,411	$1,300
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,305	$1,535	$2,207	$3,100

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 $1,999. 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 $1,381 and an average price per square feet of $29.29. There are a total of 150 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $22.91. There are a total of 1,141 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $21.25. There are a total of 1,427 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX is around $1,599/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.