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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,420/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,420 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,291 per month for a studio, $1,420 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,875 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,423 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,291/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,420/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,423/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
528 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,265/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,934/month
1,683 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,144/month
2,747 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,561/month
770 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,536/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,461/month
1,937 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$22,480/month
4,101 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,622/month
900 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,691/month
1,463 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,252/month
1,941 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,969/month
2,627 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, Piedmont-Scyene, Kiest Park and Kiest-Polk are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Piedmont-Scyene
$801/month
576 Sq Ft
Kiest Park
$841/month
623 Sq Ft
Kiest-Polk
$868/month
560 Sq Ft
Lake Gardens
$885/month
600 Sq Ft
Lochwood
$885/month
600 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$900/month
678 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove
$915/month
627 Sq Ft
Piedmont
$918/month
609 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$969/month
627 Sq Ft
Enclave at Wyrick Estates
$970/month
644 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, University Heights, Preston Hollow South and Glen Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University Heights
$3,479/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,445/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Glen Lakes
$3,076/month
886 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,935/month
824 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,929/month
872 Sq Ft
Meadows
$2,885/month
871 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,876/month
865 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,816/month
897 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,595/month
817 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,540/month
902 Sq Ft

Which Dallas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Dallas with the most apartments available are Uptown Dallas, East Dallas and Far North Dallas .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,235/month
791 Sq Ft
East Dallas
$1,796/month
729 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,460/month
714 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,595/month
817 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,361/month
780 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$2,002/month
743 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,501/month
715 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,220/month
835 Sq Ft
Knox Henderson
$2,163/month
756 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$2,231/month
781 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dallas, TX?

Because the average rent in Dallas is $1,420, you’ll want to make about $4,733 per month or $56,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Dallas, TX is 1.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 6.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,291 - $2,423. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 15.2% more for utilities, and 8.9% less for transportation.

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Dallas, TX

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Apartment communities in Dallas we think you'll love

The Garrison

The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst Dr,
Dallas, TX 75243

Studio - 2 Beds | $780 - $1,481

The Monte

The Monte

4909 Haverwood Ln,
Dallas, TX 75287

1-2 Beds | $1,050 - $2,880

The View at Sapphire Bay

The View at Sapphire Bay

600 Winners Cir,
Rowlett, TX 75088

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,459 - $3,631

MAA Addison Circle

MAA Addison Circle

5009 Addison Cir,
Addison, TX 75001

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,210 - $4,270

Property Management Companies in Dallas, TX

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RPM
  • 616

    Communities

  • 163,819

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

48 Communities in Dallas
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,278

    Communities

  • 911,695

    Units

  • 850

    Cities

40 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 326

    Communities

  • 96,441

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

33 Communities in Dallas
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 708

    Communities

  • 192,694

    Units

  • 330

    Cities

32 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
Knightvest Management
  • 90

    Communities

  • 32,295

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 71

    Communities

  • 24,899

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
Indio Management
Indio Management
  • 26

    Communities

  • 3,754

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

19 Communities in Dallas
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 222

    Communities

  • 71,818

    Units

  • 120

    Cities

17 Communities in Dallas

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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