Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Arlington, TX rent slipped 9.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $108 less per month on average than last year as the market cools from its recent peak in April 2026.

  • Arlington sits 22.7% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market despite having just 656 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Arlington rent for about $980/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,042/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,460/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,699/month. The 2-bedroom median of $1,460/month reflects a key segment for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Millbrook rents fell 66.2% year over year to $1,183/month across 15 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 9.1% drop. Nearby Shady Valley and Double Y Wooded Estates also saw declines exceeding 50%.

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$1,500/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

656

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arlington, TX

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Arlington, TX

Rent prices in Arlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$980

1%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,042

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,459

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,699

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,459

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arlington and Burleson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arlington

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,797
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Burleson, TX.

Cost of living in Arlington, 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 & Services1% higher
Groceries1% lower
Health2% lower
Housing7% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities12% higher

Discover rentals in Arlington, TX

108 Mill Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.7

Very good

108 Mill Creek Dr

108 Mill Creek Dr, Arlington, TX 76010

1 bed

1 bath

$499

Apartment for rent

1317 Killian Drive - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.1

Very good

1317 Killian Drive

1317 Killian Dr, Arlington, TX 76013

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

1009 High Point Rd - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.1

Very good

1009 High Point Rd

High Point Rd, Arlington, TX 76015

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Apartment for rent

508 S Mesquite St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Heart Of Arlington house for rent in Arlington

1 Bed 1 shared-Bath w 1 female in a 5Bed house

508 S Mesquite St, Arlington, TX 76010

1 bed

1 bath

$595

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Arlington, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Arlington rental market.

How much is rent in Arlington?

The average rent in Arlington is $1,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Springridge ($1,149/mo), Parkway North ($1,200/mo), and Town North ($1,299/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Arlington average around $1,090/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,490/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).

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