Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,498 for a studio rental to $4,300 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 January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $222 (14.64%) year-over-year from $1,514 to $1,736. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $323 (20.37%) year-over-year from $1,587 to $1,910. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (21.65%) year-over-year from $2,302 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (1.75%) year-over-year from $2,948 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (20.30%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,950. 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 2.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.49% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.10 $1,736 $1,514 (14.64%) $1,416 (22.57%)
1 BR $2.00 $1,910 $1,587 (20.37%) $1,704 (12.07%)
2 BR $1.91 $2,800 $2,302 (21.65%) $2,372 (18.04%)
3 BR $1.70 $3,000 $2,948 (1.75%) $2,779 (7.97%)
4+ BR $1.72 $3,950 $3,283 (20.30%) $2,742 (44.07%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,368 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that North Richland Hills, TX, with an average rent of $1,675, 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 $6,675 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 23.54% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 29.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.54% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Garland, TX $975 $1,840 $1,600 $2,050
Cedar Hill, TX $1,675 N/A $1,905 $2,075
Mesquite, TX $2,400 $1,153 $1,695 $2,100
Rowlett, TX $35 N/A $1,525 $2,300
Grand Prairie, TX $2,000 $1,083 $1,800 $2,400
Richardson, TX $3,855 $1,525 $1,895 $2,498
Irving, TX $1,800 $1,205 $1,963 $2,600
Carrollton, TX $3,500 $1,477 $1,994 $2,600
Plano, TX $2,249 $1,680 $2,100 $2,700
University Park, TX N/A $1,950 $3,500 $6,675

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 North Oaklawn. 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 $2,068 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 $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 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 $1,195 $1,250 $1,875 $1,350
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $1,659 $950 $1,598 $1,935
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX N/A $1,325 $2,705 $2,200
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,869 $2,225 $3,900 $3,000

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Crandall, TX, Arlington, TX, and Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleburne, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,573. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,801, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 31.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 11.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 29.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Crandall, TX $4,870 N/A N/A $1,975
Arlington, TX $1,973 $1,200 $1,600 $2,195
Southwest Dallas, TX $1,450 $1,299 $1,900 $2,290
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,990 $1,395 $2,250 $2,300
Forney, TX $1,200 N/A $1,600 $2,400
South Rockwall, TX $2,700 $1,650 N/A $2,525
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX $2,500 N/A $2,675 $2,550
Plano, TX $1,850 $1,400 $1,998 $2,650
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $3,500 $1,618 $2,295 $2,750
The Colony, TX $2,670 N/A $1,998 $2,765

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,344. A total of 21 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75231, Dallas, TX at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,173 per month is 75204, Dallas, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,314. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $1,198 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,019 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
75070, McKinney, TX $2,226 $2,005 $2,435 $2,550
75034, Frisco, TX $2,985 $1,630 $2,375 $2,898
75219, Dallas, TX $1,422 $1,425 $2,575 $2,200
75035, Frisco, TX $799 $1,557 $2,528 $2,825
76179, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $2,175
75204, Dallas, TX $1,200 $1,200 $3,300 $3,173
75206, Dallas, TX $1,243 $1,249 $2,300 $2,240
76244, Fort Worth, TX $2,000 N/A $1,968 $2,300
75098, Wylie, TX $795 N/A N/A $2,500
75214, Dallas, TX $1,195 $1,375 $2,250 $2,063

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 $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 154 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 $1,359 and an average price per square feet of $2.00. There are a total of 484 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 $1.91. There are a total of 719 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 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% 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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