Emerson at Ford Park
301 S Jupiter Rd,
Allen, TX 75002
1-3 Beds | $1,255 - $2,240
Rental Market Trends in Allen, TX
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Allen, TX is $1,458/month.
Rent in Allen is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,458/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.2%
Change / Year
3,666
Available Apartments
Allen rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Allen average $1,355 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Allen average $1,458 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Allen average $1,885 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Allen average $2,422 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Allen, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Allen, TX
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
23%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
69%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allen, TX?
Because the average rent in Allen is $1,458, you’ll want to make about $4,860 per month or $58,320 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 Allen, TX is 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Allen is 0.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,355 - $2,422. You can expect to pay 9.1% less for groceries, 18.2% more for utilities, and 4.6% less for transportation.
How does Allen, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Allen, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Allen?
The average rent in Allen is $1,458 per month, which is 12.4% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Allen?
The average rent for a house in Allen, TX is $2,602 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Allen?
The average rent for a townhome in Allen, TX is $2,198 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Allen?
Rents in Allen, TX are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $4 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Allen?
In Allen, TX, 69% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.