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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,395/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,395 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,260 per month for a studio, $1,395 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,846 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,379 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,260/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,395/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,846/month
1,064 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,379/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,060/month
692 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,202/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,767/month
1,699 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,913/month
2,658 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,492/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,402/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,415/month
1,931 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,333/month
2,749 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,664/month
841 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,581/month
1,466 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,339/month
1,970 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,741/month
2,463 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, Briarwood, Hickory Creek and The Indigo on Forest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarwood
$841/month
665 Sq Ft
Hickory Creek
$868/month
611 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$885/month
669 Sq Ft
Polk Terrace
$920/month
532 Sq Ft
Lake Gardens
$947/month
600 Sq Ft
Everglade Park
$983/month
659 Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$1,004/month
706 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,029/month
614 Sq Ft
Hillview Terrace
$1,057/month
724 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$1,073/month
644 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,219/month
968 Sq Ft
University Heights
$3,150/month
970 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,854/month
834 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,535/month
861 Sq Ft
Meadows
$2,488/month
898 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,482/month
860 Sq Ft
Glen Lakes
$2,470/month
878 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,454/month
893 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,420/month
825 Sq Ft
Exposition Park
$2,417/month
958 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
$1,584/month
736 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,353/month
707 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,242/month
808 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,073/month
775 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,420/month
825 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,651/month
738 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,129/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,037/month
820 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,342/month
710 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$1,846/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 $1,395, you’ll want to make about $4,650 per month or $55,800 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 0.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,260 - $2,379. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 15.0% more for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.

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Dallas, TX

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

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Apartment communities in Dallas we think you'll love

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Junction at 7760

7760 McCallum Blvd,
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$735 - $983

Studio - 1 Bed

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The Adelphi

1900 Hi Line Dr,
Dallas, TX 75207

$1,254 - $3,209

Studio - 2 Beds

The Monte

The Monte

4909 Haverwood Ln,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,050 - $2,780

1-2 Beds

AVA

AVA

8401 Skillman St,
Dallas, TX 75231

$790 - $1,823

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Dallas, TX

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  • 949,077

    Units

  • 878

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52 Communities in Dallas
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  • 622

    Communities

  • 169,099

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

52 Communities in Dallas
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Willow Bridge
  • 714

    Communities

  • 197,731

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

35 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 346

    Communities

  • 102,865

    Units

  • 137

    Cities

32 Communities in Dallas
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 71

    Communities

  • 24,899

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
Knightvest Management
  • 89

    Communities

  • 32,067

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

18 Communities in Dallas
The Tipton Group
The Tipton Group
  • 65

    Communities

  • 13,405

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

17 Communities in Dallas
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Perry Guest Company
  • 17

    Communities

  • 803

    Units

  • 1

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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