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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,415/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

Dallas, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,415 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 14% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Dallas average $1,279 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dallas average $1,415 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dallas average $1,869 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dallas average $2,365 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,279/month
543 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,415/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,869/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,365/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,118/month
615 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,185/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,735/month
1,680 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,385/month
2,710 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,663/month
772 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,462/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,994/month
2,169 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,552/month
791 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,504/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,408/month
1,901 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,929/month
2,530 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, Urbandale-Parkdale, Piedmont-Scyene and Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale
$903/month
666 Sq Ft
Piedmont-Scyene
$937/month
563 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$939/month
654 Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$967/month
642 Sq Ft
Kiest Park
$1,027/month
612 Sq Ft
Piedmont
$1,052/month
630 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,053/month
620 Sq Ft
Highland Hills
$1,056/month
700 Sq Ft
Mountain View
$1,096/month
665 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,157/month
682 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, Turtle Creek, Victory Park and Highland Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$3,003/month
840 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,594/month
867 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,467/month
823 Sq Ft
South Dallas-Fairpark
$2,456/month
1,094 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,444/month
822 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,302/month
806 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,184/month
893 Sq Ft
City Center
$2,150/month
866 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,133/month
831 Sq Ft
Lower Greenville
$2,122/month
771 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
$1,631/month
737 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,360/month
715 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,302/month
806 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,093/month
772 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,444/month
822 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,157/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,133/month
831 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,358/month
720 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$1,913/month
761 Sq Ft
Knox Henderson
$2,009/month
761 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 $1,415, you’ll want to make about $4,716 per month or $56,592 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 $1,279 - $2,365. 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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Dallas, TX

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How does Dallas, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Dallas, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Urbandale-Parkdale

Dallas, TX

Turtle Creek

Dallas, TX

Studio
-
$1,864/month
One Bedroom
$1,104/month
$2,562/month
Two Bedroom
$1,390/month
$3,868/month
Three Bedroom
-
$12,519/month
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Dallas, TX 75231

$1,558 - $3,543 Total Monthly Price

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Dallas, TX 75206

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Dallas, TX 75287

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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