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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, TX

What is the average rent in Arlington, TX?

$1,139/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

Arlington, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Arlington, TX is $1,139 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Arlington more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Arlington average $1,005 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $1,139 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $1,523 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Arlington average $1,994 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,005/month
504 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,139/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,523/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,994/month
1,285 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$988/month
437 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,932/month
1,222 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,318/month
1,616 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,878/month
2,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,168/month
548 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,459/month
964 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,086/month
921 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,665/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,262/month
1,696 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,761/month
2,050 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.7%, which averages out to $30 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
59% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dalworthington Gardens
$1,135/month
692 Sq Ft
West Arlington
$1,203/month
686 Sq Ft
North Arlington
$1,221/month
699 Sq Ft
South Arlington
$1,421/month
732 Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington
$1,446/month
661 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington
$1,446/month
661 Sq Ft
South Arlington
$1,421/month
732 Sq Ft
North Arlington
$1,221/month
699 Sq Ft
West Arlington
$1,203/month
686 Sq Ft
Dalworthington Gardens
$1,135/month
692 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Arlington
$1,221/month
699 Sq Ft
South Arlington
$1,421/month
732 Sq Ft
West Arlington
$1,203/month
686 Sq Ft
Downtown Arlington
$1,446/month
661 Sq Ft
Dalworthington Gardens
$1,135/month
692 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, TX?

Because the average rent in Arlington is $1,139, you’ll want to make about $3,796 per month or $45,552 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 2.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 8.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,005 - $1,994. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 12.7% more for utilities, and 8.2% less for transportation.

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Arlington, TX

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Dalworthington Gardens

Arlington, TX

Downtown Arlington

Arlington, TX

Studio
-
$766/month
One Bedroom
$1,055/month
$997/month
Two Bedroom
$1,291/month
$1,376/month
Three Bedroom
$1,709/month
$2,114/month
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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 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.

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