Average Rent in Denton, TX

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Current Versus Historical Denton, TX Rents

Denton rentals average $863 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,998, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $29 (-3.52%) year-over-year from $829 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (11.38%) year-over-year from $1,033 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $120 (-7.94%) year-over-year from $1,515 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.58%) year-over-year from $2,032 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.60%) year-over-year from $2,515 to $2,500. 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 35.36% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$21.33	$800	$829 (-3.52%)	$1,058 (-24.35%)
1 BR	$19.55	$1,150	$1,033 (11.38%)	$1,010 (13.88%)
2 BR	$15.89	$1,395	$1,515 (-7.94%)	$1,498 (-6.88%)
3 BR	$16.19	$2,000	$2,032 (-1.58%)	$2,024 (-1.19%)
4+ BR	$14.59	$2,500	$2,515 (-0.60%)	$2,550 (-1.96%)

Historical Rents in Denton, TX

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Top Cities Near Denton

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Denton. The average rent in Denton is currently $2,399 per month. A total of 3 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 Denton, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $5,200 per month.

Let's compare Denton, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Denton, TX are about 37.39% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Denton, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Corinth, TX	N/A	$1,749	$1,830	$2,245
Little Elm, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,875	$2,370
Lewisville, TX	$1,025	$1,288	$1,870	$2,450
The Colony, TX	N/A	$923	$2,000	$2,500
Grapevine, TX	N/A	$1,522	$1,926	$2,573
Coppell, TX	N/A	$1,415	$1,944	$2,728
Frisco, TX	$1,305	$1,495	$2,215	$3,000
Keller, TX	N/A	$1,130	$1,438	$3,000
Flower Mound, TX	$1,375	$1,020	$2,109	$3,200
Prosper, TX	N/A	$1,010	$3,025	$4,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Denton

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Denton. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Vickery, and Lake Highlands. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Denton, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Denton, TX is currently around $2,040 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,040. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Denton's average rent, which is only $1,998. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Denton, 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 Denton. 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
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,235	$1,445	$1,750	$1,705
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$998	$1,400	$2,620	$1,900
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 Denton

There are a total of 10 counties located by Denton, TX. Some of these counties include Denton, TX, Sanger, TX, and Northeast Tarrant, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,550. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Denton, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Denton, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Denton, TX is 11.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Denton, TX is 14.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Denton, TX is 38.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Denton, TX	$863	$1,210	$1,398	$1,950
Sanger, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,650	$2,075
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$898	$1,260	$1,600	$2,273
Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,490	$1,250	$2,200	$2,500
Lewisville-Flower Mound, TX	$1,025	$1,418	$1,870	$2,550
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,757	$1,380	$1,994	$2,550
Justin-Roanoke, TX	$1,375	$1,060	$2,500	$2,595
McKinney, TX	$1,305	$1,647	$2,195	$2,595
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,757	$1,580	$2,950
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,886	$2,267	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Denton

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Denton, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,350. A total of 14 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 $695. That's at least $14 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Denton, TX is $1,371 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,965 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Denton, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
76201, Denton, TX	$800	$950	$1,395	$1,395
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$980	$1,170	$2,200	$2,350
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,305	$1,535	$2,207	$3,100
75068, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,490	$1,250	$1,738	$2,449
76207, Denton, TX	N/A	$1,552	$2,269	$2,169
75035, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,385	$2,350	$2,899
76210, Denton, TX	N/A	$1,136	$1,672	$2,350
76179, Fort Worth, TX	N/A	$3,095	$2,978	$2,349
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,450	$2,600	$2,254
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,473	$1,815	$3,179	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Denton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Denton, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Denton, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,998. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Denton, 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 Denton, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Denton, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $863 and an average price per square feet of $21.33. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Denton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $19.55. There are a total of 73 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Denton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,398 and an average price per square feet of $15.89. There are a total of 92 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Denton.

How have rent prices in Denton, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Denton, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Denton, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Denton, TX is around $1,598/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.