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Rental Market Trends in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

$1,401/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,401 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Dallas rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dallas, you can expect to pay about $1,275 per month for a studio, $1,401 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,854 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,385 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,275/month
544 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,401/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,854/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,385/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,164/month
645 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,277/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,813/month
1,689 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,931/month
2,655 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,403/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,353/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,607/month
1,957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,565/month
798 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,537/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,258/month
1,945 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,951/month
2,483 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dallas, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $14 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dallas, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% 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, Briarwood, Lochwood and Kiest Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Briarwood
$785/month
668 Sq Ft
Lochwood
$859/month
600 Sq Ft
Kiest Park
$880/month
593 Sq Ft
The Indigo on Forest
$894/month
674 Sq Ft
Lake Gardens
$926/month
609 Sq Ft
Pleasant Grove
$957/month
633 Sq Ft
Enclave at Wyrick Estates
$964/month
641 Sq Ft
Riverway Estates
$975/month
709 Sq Ft
Wolf Creek
$1,013/month
621 Sq Ft
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park
$1,028/month
648 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Dallas?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Preston Hollow South
$3,143/month
979 Sq Ft
University Heights
$3,077/month
982 Sq Ft
Turtle Creek
$2,812/month
832 Sq Ft
Highland Park
$2,586/month
889 Sq Ft
Willow Wood East
$2,566/month
800 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,487/month
825 Sq Ft
W Dallas Victory Residences
$2,485/month
852 Sq Ft
Miro
$2,467/month
848 Sq Ft
Victory Park
$2,466/month
853 Sq Ft
Lower M Streets
$2,464/month
789 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
$1,670/month
747 Sq Ft
Far North Dallas
$1,359/month
713 Sq Ft
Uptown/Park Cities
$2,356/month
810 Sq Ft
Medical District
$2,100/month
769 Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas
$2,487/month
825 Sq Ft
Northwest Dallas
$1,699/month
739 Sq Ft
Lake Highlands
$1,197/month
689 Sq Ft
Downtown Dallas
$2,047/month
830 Sq Ft
Prestonwood
$1,383/month
710 Sq Ft
Knox Henderson
$2,114/month
767 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 $1,401, you’ll want to make about $4,670 per month or $56,040 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 1.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Dallas is 6.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,275 - $2,385. You can expect to pay 1.2% less for groceries, 15.2% more for utilities, and 8.9% less for transportation.

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Dallas, TX

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Apartment Averages

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Apartment communities in Dallas we think you'll love

The Garrison

The Garrison

9911 Whitehurst Dr,
Dallas, TX 75243

$770 - $1,385

Studio - 2 Beds

Sophia+Loren

Sophia+Loren

3136 Hudnall St,
Dallas, TX 75235

$800 - $3,620

Studio - 3 Beds

The Monte

The Monte

4909 Haverwood Ln,
Dallas, TX 75287

$1,050 - $2,880

1-2 Beds

The Booker

The Booker

800 Link Dr,
Duncanville, TX 75116

$910 - $2,160

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Dallas, TX

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  • 169,500

    Units

  • 246

    Cities

52 Communities in Dallas
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  • 3,397

    Communities

  • 943,179

    Units

  • 867

    Cities

44 Communities in Dallas
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 700

    Communities

  • 190,120

    Units

  • 330

    Cities

33 Communities in Dallas
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 334

    Communities

  • 99,347

    Units

  • 136

    Cities

33 Communities in Dallas
Knightvest Management
Knightvest Management
  • 92

    Communities

  • 32,658

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
S2 Residential
S2 Residential
  • 71

    Communities

  • 24,899

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

20 Communities in Dallas
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 214

    Communities

  • 69,306

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

16 Communities in Dallas
Gables Residential
Gables Residential
  • 91

    Communities

  • 23,958

    Units

  • 41

    Cities

15 Communities in Dallas

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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