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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,402/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,402 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,259 per month for a studio, $1,402 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,864 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,362 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,259/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,402/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,864/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,160/month
447 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,217/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,700/month
1,674 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,071/month
2,650 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,599/month
789 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,558/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,618/month
2,129 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,525/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,532/month
815 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,418/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,283/month
1,909 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,336/month
2,666 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 $23 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated May 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
22% $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, Riverway Estates, Kiest Park and Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$941/month
639 Sq Ft
Kiest Park
$1,004/month
609 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$1,027/month
662 Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale
$1,046/month
716 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,054/month
637 Sq Ft
Piedmont-Scyene
$1,068/month
556 Sq Ft
Redbird
$1,086/month
652 Sq Ft
Piedmont
$1,109/month
646 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,120/month
673 Sq Ft
Highland Hills
$1,152/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Dallas-Fairpark
$2,985/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,959/month
843 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,486/month
855 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,389/month
821 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,350/month
806 Sq Ft
Arts District
$2,257/month
906 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,221/month
804 Sq Ft
City Center
$2,155/month
872 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,085/month
833 Sq Ft
Deep Ellum
$2,079/month
865 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
$1,581/month
728 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,345/month
710 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,221/month
804 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,020/month
770 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,644/month
742 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,389/month
821 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,120/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,085/month
833 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,365/month
717 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$1,854/month
759 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 $1,402, you’ll want to make about $4,673 per month or $56,076 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 - $2,362. 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

36,026 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Riverway Estates

Dallas, TX

South Dallas-Fairpark

Dallas, TX

Studio
-
$755/month
One Bedroom
$1,005/month
$891/month
Two Bedroom
$1,258/month
$1,052/month
Three Bedroom
$1,479/month
$1,298/month
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Apartment communities in Dallas we think you'll love

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The Village Dallas

The Village Dallas

5605 Village Glen Dr,
Dallas, TX 75206

$1,299 - $6,515 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Ava Apartment Homes

Ava Apartment Homes

8401 Skillman St,
Dallas, TX 75231

$743 - $7,857

Studio - 3 Beds

Sophia+Loren

Sophia+Loren

3136 Hudnall St,
Dallas, TX 75235

$700 - $1,981

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Dallas, TX

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  • 962,359

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  • 891

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54 Communities in Dallas
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  • 653

    Communities

  • 180,007

    Units

  • 260

    Cities

51 Communities in Dallas
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  • 718

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  • 198,216

    Units

  • 342

    Cities

32 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 364

    Communities

  • 108,800

    Units

  • 141

    Cities

29 Communities in Dallas
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Savoy Companies
  • 40

    Communities

  • 6,132

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

28 Communities in Dallas
S2 Capital
S2 Capital
  • 68

    Communities

  • 24,180

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
Knightvest Management
  • 94

    Communities

  • 33,652

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

19 Communities in Dallas
The Tipton Group
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  • 63

    Communities

  • 13,591

    Units

  • 24

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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.

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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