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 $4,298 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,994, 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 $259 (-15.72%) year-over-year from $1,645 to $1,386. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $444 (-24.52%) year-over-year from $1,809 to $1,365. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $561 (-21.93%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $1,997. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-4.83%) year-over-year from $2,995 to $2,850. 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 1.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.69% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.46	$1,386	$1,645 (-15.72%)	$1,608 (-13.80%)
1 BR	$23.02	$1,365	$1,809 (-24.52%)	$1,773 (-23.01%)
2 BR	$21.28	$1,997	$2,558 (-21.93%)	$2,601 (-23.22%)
3 BR	$20.57	$2,850	$2,995 (-4.83%)	$2,997 (-4.90%)
4+ BR	$20.72	$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 41 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,350 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greenville, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dallas, TX is Southlake, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,325 per month.

Let's compare Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 9.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.47% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 41 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
DeSoto, TX	N/A	$1,749	$2,049	$2,095
Mesquite, TX	N/A	$936	$1,595	$2,100
Garland, TX	N/A	$1,012	$1,700	$2,100
Irving, TX	N/A	$1,064	$1,483	$2,350
Farmers Branch, TX	N/A	$1,174	$1,963	$2,375
Grand Prairie, TX	N/A	$2,080	$1,700	$2,385
Richardson, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,675	$2,398
Carrollton, TX	$3,200	$1,408	$1,915	$2,450
Rowlett, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,625	$2,500
University Park, TX	N/A	$1,650	$3,200	$5,250

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 12 neighborhoods in or near Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Vickery. We've included all of these top 12 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $2,004 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,004. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dallas's average rent, which is only $1,994. 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 $2,895 average rent per month, Oak Lawn 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	$1,037	$1,150	$1,395	$1,195
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX	$1,050	$1,015	$1,460	$1,405
Vickery, Dallas, TX	$1,655	$1,250	$1,700	$1,451
Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX	$1,343	$1,383	$2,026	$1,543
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,235	$1,420	$1,750	$1,668
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX	$1,125	$910	$1,550	$2,000
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,596	$1,795	$2,295	$2,009
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$998	$1,400	$2,605	$2,059
Garden Acres, Rendon, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$2,145
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,179
Roseland, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$2,030	$3,200	$2,500
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,616	$2,098	$3,200	$2,895

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 $2,213. That's roughly around $15 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 $1,475. 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 8.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 17.38% 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	$1,300	$1,600	$2,095
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,400	$1,375	$2,000	$2,100
Arlington, TX	$1,000	$1,389	$1,750	$2,250
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$898	$1,260	$1,625	$2,295
South Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,895	$2,300
Forney, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,900	$2,400
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,757	$1,380	$1,994	$2,593
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX	N/A	$1,073	$1,950	$2,600
Plano, TX	$1,325	$1,225	$2,035	$2,650
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,825	$2,267	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,290. A total of 17 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 $1,201 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 $936. That's at least $22 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 $1,899 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	$1,473	$1,815	$3,060	$2,800
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,450	$2,500	$2,300
75206, Dallas, TX	$1,628	$1,350	$2,300	$1,995
75201, Dallas, TX	$1,750	$1,992	$3,125	$2,678
75214, Dallas, TX	$975	$1,199	$1,850	$1,735
75205, Highland Park, TX	$1,720	$1,815	$3,395	$4,500
75208, Dallas, TX	$1,264	$1,400	$2,091	$1,705
75235, Dallas, TX	$1,365	$1,409	$2,026	$1,700
75243, Dallas, TX	$1,210	$983	$1,400	$1,298
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,310	$1,525	$2,155	$3,000

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 $1,994. 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 $29.46. There are a total of 151 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 $1,365 and an average price per square feet of $23.02. There are a total of 1,157 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 $1,997 and an average price per square feet of $21.28. There are a total of 1,431 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 -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX is around $1,595/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.