Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Arlington rent stands today

    Arlington, TX rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $85 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.

  • Arlington sits 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 916 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Arlington run around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,079/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,470/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,667/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,284/month while apartments sit at $1,350/month, reflecting the variety of housing types available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lakewood rents fell 51.2% year over year to $1,465/month across 15 rentals, and Wimbledon On The Creek dropped 50.9% to $1,840/month across 18 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.3% rise, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$1,695/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

916

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arlington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,284. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,089 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,079

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,470

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,667

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,079

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,667

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$1,695
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, TX is 13% 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% higher
Housing6% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities12% higher

Discover rentals in Arlington, TX

108 Mill Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.7

Very good

108 Mill Creek Dr

108 Mill Creek Dr, Arlington, TX 76010

1 bed

1 bath

$499

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1317 Killian Drive - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.1

Very good

1317 Killian Drive

1317 Killian Dr, Arlington, TX 76013

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1009 High Point Rd - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.1

Very good

1009 High Point Rd

High Point Rd, Arlington, TX 76015

1 bed

1 bath

$525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
508 S Mesquite St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Heart Of Arlington house for rent in Arlington

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

508 S Mesquite St, Arlington, TX 76010

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,695 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Hollandale ($1,069/mo), Parkway North ($1,370/mo), and Heart Of Arlington ($1,390/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Arlington, with rents running about 4.3% lower than March, which sees the highest prices and most competition of the year.

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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