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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,398/month

Average Rent

715 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,398 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,271 per month for a studio, $1,398 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,852 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,369 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,271/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,398/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,852/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,369/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,137/month
524 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,440/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,746/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,890/month
2,650 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,849/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,588/month
1,261 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,380/month
1,891 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,980/month
2,786 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,545/month
835 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,579/month
1,426 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,145/month
1,898 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,265/month
2,408 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $25 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, Briarwood, Hickory Creek and The Indigo on Forest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarwood
$850/month
660 Sq Ft
Hickory Creek
$899/month
606 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$904/month
672 Sq Ft
Everglade Park
$978/month
654 Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale
$985/month
721 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$992/month
654 Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$1,019/month
726 Sq Ft
Bradford Estates
$1,035/month
692 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,043/month
626 Sq Ft
Chimney Hill
$1,046/month
697 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

Based on current rent prices, University Heights, Preston Hollow South and Glen Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University Heights
$3,289/month
947 Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,181/month
921 Sq Ft
Glen Lakes
$3,119/month
941 Sq Ft
Meadows
$3,090/month
959 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,911/month
837 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,556/month
859 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,465/month
852 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,449/month
868 Sq Ft
Lower M Streets
$2,445/month
811 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,417/month
819 Sq Ft

Which Dallas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Dallas with the most apartments available are East Dallas, Far North Dallas and Uptown/Park Cities .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Dallas
$1,565/month
725 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,376/month
705 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,266/month
805 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,055/month
773 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,417/month
819 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,135/month
673 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,656/month
737 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,018/month
822 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,377/month
716 Sq Ft
West Dallas
$1,809/month
757 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Dallas is $1,398, you’ll want to make about $4,660 per month or $55,920 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 Dallas, TX is 0.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 10.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,271 - $2,369. You can expect to pay 1.6% less for groceries, 15.0% more for utilities, and 11.3% less for transportation.

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The Adelphi

1900 Hi Line Dr,
Dallas, TX 75207

$1,329 - $3,284 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

The Monte

The Monte

4909 Haverwood Ln,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,110 - $2,830 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Sophia+Loren

Sophia+Loren

3136 Hudnall St,
Dallas, TX 75235

$895 - $2,765 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Dallas, TX

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Greystar
  • 3,463

    Communities

  • 953,477

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

53 Communities in Dallas
RPM
RPM
  • 630

    Communities

  • 173,603

    Units

  • 245

    Cities

53 Communities in Dallas
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 719

    Communities

  • 198,584

    Units

  • 343

    Cities

39 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 347

    Communities

  • 103,038

    Units

  • 139

    Cities

28 Communities in Dallas
Indio Management
Indio Management
  • 33

    Communities

  • 4,832

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

26 Communities in Dallas
The Tipton Group
The Tipton Group
  • 64

    Communities

  • 13,836

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 70

    Communities

  • 24,740

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

19 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
Knightvest Management
  • 91

    Communities

  • 32,675

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

18 Communities in Dallas

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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