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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,400/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,400 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,259 per month for a studio, $1,400 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,856 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,367 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,259/month
546 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,400/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,856/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,367/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,079/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,341/month
1,242 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,730/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,094/month
2,670 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,466/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,634/month
1,256 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,791/month
2,109 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,512/month
821 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,483/month
1,392 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,072/month
1,901 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,282/month
2,334 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $21 less 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% 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, Hickory Creek, The Indigo on Forest and Briarwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hickory Creek
$877/month
603 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$903/month
670 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$939/month
677 Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale
$943/month
708 Sq Ft
Enclave at Wyrick Estates
$952/month
634 Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$961/month
643 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$967/month
652 Sq Ft
Everglade Park
$972/month
655 Sq Ft
Polk Terrace
$1,054/month
532 Sq Ft
Hillview Terrace
$1,063/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University Heights
$3,187/month
963 Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,122/month
914 Sq Ft
Fair Park Boulevard
$2,910/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Historic Core
$2,910/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,909/month
835 Sq Ft
Glen Lakes
$2,889/month
891 Sq Ft
Meadows
$2,888/month
910 Sq Ft
South Dallas-Fairpark
$2,596/month
1,291 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,561/month
858 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,487/month
868 Sq Ft

Which Dallas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Dallas
$1,606/month
736 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,353/month
710 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,243/month
802 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,057/month
773 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,391/month
816 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,664/month
736 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,130/month
671 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,046/month
823 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,398/month
718 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$1,865/month
758 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 $1,400, you’ll want to make about $4,666 per month or $55,992 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 1.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 10.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,259 - $2,367. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 12.8% more for utilities, and 11.4% less for transportation.

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$800 - $1,033

Studio - 1 Bed

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The Adelphi

1900 Hi Line Dr,
Dallas, TX 75207

$1,314 - $3,284 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Monte

The Monte

4909 Haverwood Ln,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,000 - $2,830

1-2 Beds

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Ava Apartment Homes

8401 Skillman St,
Dallas, TX 75231

$772 - $1,794

Studio - 3 Beds

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  • 958,413

    Units

  • 893

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53 Communities in Dallas
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  • 627

    Communities

  • 174,773

    Units

  • 251

    Cities

52 Communities in Dallas
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  • 715

    Communities

  • 198,749

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

37 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 346

    Communities

  • 102,991

    Units

  • 139

    Cities

30 Communities in Dallas
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Indio Management
  • 35

    Communities

  • 5,136

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

26 Communities in Dallas
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  • 65

    Communities

  • 14,026

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
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  • 69

    Communities

  • 24,636

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

19 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
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    Communities

  • 33,263

    Units

  • 33

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18 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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