Average Rent in Denton, TX

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Current Versus Historical Denton, TX Rents

Denton rentals average $875 for a studio rental to $2,513 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $16 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 $62 (-6.95%) year-over-year from $887 to $825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-15.29%) year-over-year from $1,063 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.88%) year-over-year from $1,508 to $1,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-1.62%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-1.93%) year-over-year from $2,549 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 32.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.00	$825	$887 (-6.95%)	$974 (-15.31%)
1 BR	$22.00	$900	$1,063 (-15.29%)	$1,043 (-13.72%)
2 BR	$16.95	$1,495	$1,508 (-0.88%)	$1,481 (0.96%)
3 BR	$16.49	$2,000	$2,033 (-1.62%)	$2,074 (-3.56%)
4+ BR	$14.20	$2,500	$2,549 (-1.93%)	$2,548 (-1.90%)

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 $2,400 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Haltom City, TX, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Denton, TX is Southlake, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,500 per month.

Let's compare Denton, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.16% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Denton, TX are about 25.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.00% 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	$2,240
Little Elm, TX	$2,200	N/A	$1,875	$2,400
Lewisville, TX	$1,300	$1,284	$1,895	$2,475
The Colony, TX	N/A	$923	$1,717	$2,500
Grapevine, TX	N/A	$1,573	$1,944	$2,625
Coppell, TX	N/A	$1,415	$2,000	$2,675
Frisco, TX	$1,295	$1,440	$2,133	$3,250
Flower Mound, TX	N/A	$1,700	$2,625	$3,323
Prosper, TX	N/A	$1,010	$2,848	$4,500
Southlake, TX	N/A	N/A	$6,500	$6,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Denton

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

The average rent for these 12 neighborhoods in or near Denton, TX is currently around $2,035 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,035. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Denton's average rent, which is only $1,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Denton, 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 Denton. 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
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX	$1,145	$1,445	$1,773	$1,707
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX	$950	$1,300	$2,475	$1,870
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 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 $2,500. 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 $3,197, The Colony, TX is the most expensive county by Denton, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Denton, TX is 21.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Denton, TX is 15.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Denton, TX is 28.51% 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	$825	$1,424	$1,525	$1,950
Sanger, TX	N/A	$1,200	$2,025	$2,070
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$2,300	$1,418	$1,598	$2,350
Lewisville-Flower Mound, TX	$1,311	$1,605	$1,898	$2,500
Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,950	$1,205	$2,344	$2,500
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX	$1,757	$1,370	$1,990	$2,500
Justin-Roanoke, TX	N/A	$909	$2,500	$2,700
McKinney, TX	$1,295	$1,473	$2,120	$2,700
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,757	$1,490	$3,013
The Colony, TX	N/A	$1,886	$1,888	$3,197

Top Zipcodes Near Denton

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Denton, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,395. A total of 12 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 $6,500 per month is 76092, Southlake, TX.

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 $2,029 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	$825	$900	$1,450	$1,398
76227, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	N/A	$1,170	$2,231	$2,395
75034, Frisco, TX	$1,295	$1,375	$2,133	$3,310
75068, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$1,950	N/A	$2,156	$2,500
76207, Denton, TX	N/A	$1,579	$2,309	$2,000
75035, Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,598	$2,168	$3,000
76210, Denton, TX	$2,055	$1,150	$1,830	$2,300
76179, Fort Worth, TX	$1,215	$2,995	$1,575	$2,200
75219, Dallas, TX	$1,495	$1,515	$2,600	$2,200
75204, Dallas, TX	$1,405	$1,850	$3,000	$2,625

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 $1,995. 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 $875 and an average price per square feet of $22.00. There are a total of 16 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 $1,233 and an average price per square feet of $22.00. There are a total of 68 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 $1,513 and an average price per square feet of $16.95. There are a total of 102 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, 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 $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.