Denison

Denison, TX has both city fun and outdoor activities.
Downtown Denison has one of Texas' longest main streets.
Downtown Denison has one of Texas' longest main streets.
Local restaurants get busy on weekends and evenings in Denison.
Nearby Lake Texoma is a prime spot for boating.

Denison, TX Area Guide

A great place to become a Texan

Restaurants Lakeside Trails Parks Golf

Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas just south of Lake Texoma. Randell Lake and Waterloo Lake offer residents beautiful waterfront views and fun outdoor recreation. Waterloo Lake Regional Park offers a nature trail around the lake, fishing pond, pool, and ball fields. Denison Golf & Country club surrounds another small lake and is a great place to get outdoors and work on your swing. There are plenty of restaurants in town to choose from, from fast food to local hot spots like Huck’s Catfish on Trail Drive. Be sure to try their famous fried catfish after you find your apartment in Denison, Texas.

Explore the City

Local restaurants get busy on weekends and evenings in Denison.

Downtown Denison has one of Texas' longest main streets.

Nearby Lake Texoma is a prime spot for boating.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Denison, TX is $960 for one bedroom, $1,148 for two bedrooms, and $1,125 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denison has decreased by -9.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$960/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$1,673/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,444/month
1,324 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denison, TX is 8.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Denison is 16.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,148. You can expect to pay 7.0% less for groceries, 2.1% more for utilities, and 15.6% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Denison, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hyde Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

465 Students

B Mcdaniel Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

703 Students

Mayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

471 Students

Lamar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

478 Students

Terrell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

350 Students

Henry Scott Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

749 Students

Denison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eisenhower State Park (TX)
  • Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
  • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

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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.