Average Rent in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southwest Dallas, TX Rents

Southwest Dallas rentals average $1,343 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $201 (-13.02%) year-over-year from $1,544 to $1,343. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $277 (-16.90%) year-over-year from $1,637 to $1,360. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $339 (-17.48%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $1,599. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-7.12%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,260. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $323 (12.04%) year-over-year from $2,678 to $3,000. 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 2.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.73% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $30.30 $1,343 $1,544 (-13.02%) $1,623 (-17.23%)
1 BR $22.15 $1,360 $1,637 (-16.90%) $1,802 (-24.51%)
2 BR $18.01 $1,599 $1,938 (-17.48%) $2,200 (-27.32%)
3 BR $17.74 $2,260 $2,433 (-7.12%) $2,450 (-7.74%)
4+ BR $15.32 $3,000 $2,678 (12.04%) $2,623 (14.36%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Southwest Dallas. The average rent in Southwest Dallas is currently $2,300 per month. A total of 14 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 Southwest Dallas, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,850 per month.

Let's compare Southwest Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX are about 10.38% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.15% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Southwest Dallas, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Arlington, TX $810 $1,045 $1,495 $1,945
DeSoto, TX N/A $1,749 $2,049 $2,062
Dallas, TX $1,400 $1,479 $2,146 $2,095
Midlothian, TX N/A $1,375 $1,650 $2,233
Farmers Branch, TX N/A $1,220 $1,835 $2,298
Irving, TX N/A $969 $1,297 $2,300
Euless, TX N/A $1,400 $1,873 $2,350
Grand Prairie, TX N/A $2,080 $1,650 $2,395
Mansfield, TX N/A $1,625 $1,650 $2,550
University Park, TX N/A $2,075 $3,200 $6,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and Vickery. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Dallas, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Dallas, TX is currently around $2,000 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,000. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Southwest Dallas's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southwest Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,236 per month. Whereas, at $3,053 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Southwest Dallas. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,132 $1,195 $1,395 $1,236
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $1,050 $1,000 $1,427 $1,400
Vickery, Dallas, TX $1,655 $1,275 $1,650 $1,554
Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX $1,343 $1,455 $2,026 $1,620
Hillcrest Forest, Dallas, TX $1,155 $1,439 $1,748 $1,707
Lovefield West, Dallas, TX $1,399 $1,620 $2,475 $1,720
Cedar Crest, Dallas, TX N/A $1,050 $1,490 $1,850
Lower Greenville, Dallas, TX N/A $1,423 $2,000 $2,000
Sendera Ranch, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,150
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,400 $1,898 $2,554 $2,200
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX $1,248 $1,593 $2,525 $2,235
Garden Acres, Rendon, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,245
Villages of Woodland Springs, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Roseland, Dallas, TX $1,405 $1,958 $3,200 $2,850
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,688 $2,228 $3,395 $3,053

Top Counties Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 34 counties located by Southwest Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Midlothian, TX, Arlington, TX, and Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,183. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 15 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 $3,400, Weatherford Southeast, TX is the most expensive county by Southwest Dallas, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest Dallas, TX is 4.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX is 0.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Midlothian, TX N/A $1,375 $1,595 $1,985
Arlington, TX $845 $1,060 $1,495 $2,000
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,400 $1,485 $2,100 $2,150
Alvarado, TX N/A $782 $782 $2,165
Northeast Tarrant, TX $1,101 $1,245 $1,695 $2,250
Waxahachie, TX N/A $1,350 $1,600 $2,348
Forney, TX N/A $1,250 $1,650 $2,363
Plano, TX $1,342 $1,434 $2,070 $2,500
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $1,707 $1,525 $2,000 $2,650
The Colony, TX N/A $1,908 $3,366 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,248. A total of 20 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 $3,900 per month is 75205, Highland Park, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $875. 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 Southwest Dallas, TX is $1,396 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,980 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southwest Dallas, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
75219, Dallas, TX $1,400 $1,631 $2,600 $2,413
75204, Dallas, TX $1,405 $1,883 $3,150 $2,750
75208, Dallas, TX $1,318 $1,455 $2,040 $1,800
75206, Dallas, TX $1,628 $1,495 $2,398 $2,200
75201, Dallas, TX $1,434 $2,155 $3,365 $3,000
75211, Dallas, TX $895 $1,113 $1,495 $1,873
75214, Dallas, TX $1,000 $1,238 $1,950 $1,888
75034, Frisco, TX N/A $1,623 $2,267 $3,000
75205, Highland Park, TX $1,778 $2,070 $3,685 $3,900
75203, Dallas, TX $1,599 $1,199 $1,548 $1,514

Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest Dallas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Southwest Dallas, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Southwest 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 Southwest Dallas, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,343 and an average price per square feet of $30.30. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $22.15. There are a total of 208 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $18.01. There are a total of 309 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How have rent prices in Southwest Dallas, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Southwest Dallas, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.