Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Arlington, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Arlington rent stands today

    Arlington, TX rent rose 5.5% year over year to a current median of $1,635/month. Despite this rise, rent cooled month over month, falling 7.3% from the recent peak in April 2026. Renters pay $4 more per month than last year on average, a negligible change in dollar terms.

  • Arlington is 16.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 612 total rentals available across the city. This positions Arlington as an accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,076/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,699/month. Houses command a median of $2,200/month compared to $1,300/month for apartments, providing a wide range of price points for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Millbrook and Shady Valley saw rents fall, with Millbrook down 62.6% year over year to $1,310/month and Shady Valley down 55.4% to $1,325/month. This contrasts with the citywide 5.5% rise, showing localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Arlington

$1,635/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arlington is $1,635 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arlington

612

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Arlington run $1,079 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,405.

Listings

Studio

$975

1%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,076

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,450

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,699

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,076

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,635
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arlington, TX is 14% 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

4d 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

4d 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

4d 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

5d+ 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

$675

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 $1,635 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arlington?

Average rent prices in Arlington have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Arlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arlington is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington are Parkway North ($1,210/mo), Springridge ($1,212/mo), and Hollandale ($1,249/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Arlington, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Arlington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous 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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