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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,419/month

Average Rent

714 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,419 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,281 per month for a studio, $1,419 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,872 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,444 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,281/month
545 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,419/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,872/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,444/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,131/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,582/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,961/month
1,692 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,084/month
2,631 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,523/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,583/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,725/month
1,949 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$14,906/month
3,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,579/month
837 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,597/month
1,460 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,566/month
2,012 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,825/month
2,518 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $12 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 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $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, Kiest Park, Piedmont-Scyene and The Indigo on Forest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kiest Park
$828/month
653 Sq Ft
Piedmont-Scyene
$831/month
576 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$935/month
673 Sq Ft
Lake Gardens
$964/month
600 Sq Ft
Lochwood
$964/month
600 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove
$984/month
660 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$988/month
654 Sq Ft
Piedmont
$997/month
634 Sq Ft
Hickory Creek
$1,036/month
613 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,052/month
628 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
$3,557/month
961 Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,463/month
951 Sq Ft
Glen Lakes
$3,303/month
874 Sq Ft
Meadows
$3,134/month
867 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,972/month
828 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,711/month
852 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,666/month
873 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,649/month
861 Sq Ft
Lower M Streets
$2,565/month
788 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,525/month
817 Sq Ft

Which Dallas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,210/month
797 Sq Ft
East Dallas
$1,768/month
736 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,470/month
713 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,525/month
817 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,333/month
786 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,938/month
744 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,543/month
708 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,172/month
829 Sq Ft
Knox Henderson
$2,133/month
782 Sq Ft
North Dallas
$1,894/month
743 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 $1,419, you’ll want to make about $4,730 per month or $56,760 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 1.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 4.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,281 - $2,444. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 15.6% more for utilities, and 8.8% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Kiest Park

Dallas, TX

University Heights

Dallas, TX

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One Bedroom
$976/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,324/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,550/month
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1-2 Beds | $950 - $2,600

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600 Winners Cir,
Rowlett, TX 75088

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,344 - $3,782

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    Units

  • 132

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  • 191,211

    Units

  • 327

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  • 24,589

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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