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Rental Market Trends in Denton, TX

What is the average rent in Denton, TX?

$1,158/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-7.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Denton, TX is $1,158 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $992 per month for a studio, $1,158 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,462 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,982 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$992/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,158/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,462/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,982/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,046/month
423 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,669/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,744/month
2,228 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$881/month
430 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,335/month
957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,612/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,048/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,538/month
2,078 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Denton, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.4%, which averages out to $85 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Denton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
13% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denton?

Based on current rent prices, Sequoia Park, Wind River Estates and Denton Square are the most affordable neighborhoods in Denton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sequoia Park
$1,057/month
683 Sq Ft
Wind River Estates
$1,102/month
633 Sq Ft
Denton Square
$1,157/month
648 Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,225/month
683 Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,308/month
694 Sq Ft
Prominence Square
$1,334/month
757 Sq Ft
Summit Oaks
$1,385/month
767 Sq Ft
Windsor Farms
$1,497/month
812 Sq Ft
The Preserve at Pecan Creek
$1,509/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denton?

Based on current rent prices, The Preserve at Pecan Creek, Windsor Farms and Summit Oaks are the most expensive neighborhoods in Denton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Preserve at Pecan Creek
$1,509/month
792 Sq Ft
Windsor Farms
$1,497/month
812 Sq Ft
Summit Oaks
$1,385/month
767 Sq Ft
Prominence Square
$1,334/month
757 Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,308/month
694 Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,225/month
683 Sq Ft
Denton Square
$1,157/month
648 Sq Ft
Wind River Estates
$1,102/month
633 Sq Ft
Sequoia Park
$1,057/month
683 Sq Ft

Which Denton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Denton
$1,225/month
683 Sq Ft
Rayzor Ranch
$1,308/month
694 Sq Ft
Denton Square
$1,157/month
648 Sq Ft
Prominence Square
$1,334/month
757 Sq Ft
Wind River Estates
$1,102/month
633 Sq Ft
Sequoia Park
$1,057/month
683 Sq Ft
The Preserve at Pecan Creek
$1,509/month
792 Sq Ft
Summit Oaks
$1,385/month
767 Sq Ft
Windsor Farms
$1,497/month
812 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 $1,158, you’ll want to make about $3,860 per month or $46,320 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 $992 - $1,982. 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

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Apartment Averages

Sequoia Park

Denton, TX

The Preserve at Pecan Creek

Denton, TX

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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 February 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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