Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Allen, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Allen, TX rent slipped 12.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters today are paying $253 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.8% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Allen runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with 202 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Allen rent for about $1,094/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,798/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. Houses command a median of $2,800/month, while apartments sit at $1,540/month, reflecting the inventory split where houses make up 67.9% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Country Meadow rents fell 54.9% year over year to $1,330/month across 12 rentals, marking the largest neighborhood decline. This contrasts with the citywide 12.2% drop, indicating a concentrated cooldown in this area.

Median rent

Median rent in Allen

$2,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Allen is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Allen

202

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Allen rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Allen, TX

Average rent prices in Allen have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Allen, TX

Rent prices in Allen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Allen is $1,540, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Allen run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,790.

Listings

Studio

$1,094

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,798

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

9%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,094

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,798

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Allen, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Allen, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Allen and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Allen

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Allen, TX is 21% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Cost of living in Allen, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services16% lower
Groceries9% lower
Health4% higher
HousingNo difference
Transportation5% lower
Utilities18% higher

Discover rentals in Allen, TX

546 E Bethany Dr #2500 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Allen

reduced rents rent- graceful living in East Bethany Drive

546 E Bethany Dr #2500, Allen, TX 75002

2 beds

2 baths

$1,115

Apartment for rent

Emerson at Ford Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Emerson at Ford Park

301 S Jupiter Rd, Allen, TX 75002

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,185–$2,040

Apartment for rent

331 S Jupiter Rd #815 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Allen

reduced rents apartmen in South Jupiter Road

331 S Jupiter Rd #815, Allen, TX 75002

2 beds

2 baths

$1,217

Apartment for rent

416 N Greenville Ave #166 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Allen

2 beds

2 baths

$1,221

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Allen, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Allen rental market.

How much is rent in Allen?

The average rent in Allen is $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Allen?

Average rent prices in Allen have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Allen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Allen is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Allen?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Allen are Country Meadow ($1,329/mo), Cottonwood Bend ($1,760/mo), and Windridge ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Allen?

To comfortably afford rent in Allen, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Allen?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Allen average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,790/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Allen