Farmers Branch

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Farmers Branch, TX

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This North Dallas suburb truly has it all

Suburban Family-Friendly Peaceful Accessible Convenient

Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Farmers Branch combines residential comfort with easy access to city amenities. The city's extensive parks and green spaces have earned it the nickname "The City in a Park." With approximately 36,000 residents, Farmers Branch offers various rental options, from studios averaging $1,359 monthly to three-bedroom homes at $2,434. The DART light rail station area and the historic district near the original settlement feature established residential communities, while providing convenient access to downtown Dallas.

Farmers Branch traces its roots to the 1850s, when settlers Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran established the community. Originally called Mustang Branch, the name later changed to reflect the area's farming heritage. Today, the city serves as headquarters for more than 3,500 businesses, including Celanese Corporation and OxyChem. The Farmers Branch Historical Park hosts community events throughout the year, while the Farmers Branch Creek Greenbelt offers trails and outdoor recreation. Dallas Christian College and Brookhaven College provide higher education opportunities within the area.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Farmers Branch, TX is $1,390 for a studio, $1,560 for one bedroom, $1,983 for two bedrooms, and $2,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Farmers Branch has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,560/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$4,058/month
2,181 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,773/month
1,088 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,694/month
1,721 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

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

33

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Blair Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Stark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

729 Students

Mclaughlin Strickland Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

682 Students

Farmers Branch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

Field Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

963 Students

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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.