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Rental Market Trends in Denton, TX

What is the average rent in Denton, TX?

$1,186/month

Average Rent

682 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Denton, TX is $1,186 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Denton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Denton, you can expect to pay about $996 per month for a studio, $1,186 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,489 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,992 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$996/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,186/month
682 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,147/month
555 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,698/month
921 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,128/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,753/month
2,181 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$950/month
511 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,310/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,670/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,072/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,609/month
1,046 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,022/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,298/month
1,867 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denton, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.2%, which averages out to $61 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 Denton, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Denton and Rayzor Ranch" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,242/month
675 Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,389/month
688 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denton?

Based on current rent prices, Rayzor Ranch and Downtown Denton" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,389/month
688 Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,242/month
675 Sq Ft

Which Denton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Denton with the most apartments available are Downtown Denton and Rayzor Ranch" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,242/month
675 Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,389/month
688 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Denton is $1,186, you’ll want to make about $3,953 per month or $47,436 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 Denton, TX is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Denton is 11.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $996 - $1,992. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 3.8% more for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

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Denton, TX

4,069 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Denton, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Denton, 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

Downtown Denton

Denton, TX

Rayzor Ranch

Denton, TX

Studio
$1,027/month
$814/month
One Bedroom
$1,126/month
$1,189/month
Two Bedroom
$1,381/month
$1,570/month
Three Bedroom
$1,855/month
$2,184/month
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650 E Sycamore St,
Denton, TX 76201

$1,259 - $2,835 Total Monthly Price

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3200 S Interstate 35 E,
Denton, TX 76210

$1,025 - $1,995

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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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