Hudson Apartments
2508 Forest Point Dr,
Arlington, TX 76006
1-3 Beds | $980 - $1,616
Rental Market Trends in Arlington, TX
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Arlington, TX is $1,135/month.
Rent in Arlington is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,135/month
Average Rent
675 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2.4%
Change / Year
8,646
Available Apartments
Arlington rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Arlington average $1,015 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $1,135 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $1,532 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $2,127 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Arlington, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $26 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Arlington, TX
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
58%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?
Based on current rent prices, Dalworthington Gardens, West Arlington and North Arlington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Arlington, South Arlington and North Arlington are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.
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Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Arlington with the most apartments available are North Arlington, South Arlington and West Arlington .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, TX?
Because the average rent in Arlington is $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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 Arlington, TX is 2.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 7.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,015 - $2,127. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 12.2% more for utilities, and 9.7% less for transportation.
How does Arlington, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Arlington, 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.
View the Arlington Area GuideStudio
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$767/month
One Bedroom
$1,055/month
$987/month
Two Bedroom
$1,291/month
$1,369/month
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
$2,133/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Arlington?
The average rent in Arlington is $1,135 per month, which is 31.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Arlington?
The average rent for a house in Arlington, TX is $2,310 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Arlington?
The average rent for a townhome in Arlington, TX is $1,710 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Arlington?
The average rent for a condo in Arlington, TX is $1,190 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Arlington?
Rents in Arlington, TX are decreasing, with prices down 2.4% year-over-year and $26 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Arlington?
In Arlington, TX, 58% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/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 June 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.