Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Balch Springs, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Balch Springs

$1,499/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Balch Springs is $1,499 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Balch Springs

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs, TX

Average rent prices in Balch Springs have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Balch Springs, TX

Rent prices in Balch Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Balch Springs is $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Balch Springs run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$779

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,012

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,381

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,780

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,100

12%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$779

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,381

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,780

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Balch Springs and Forney by all bedroom counts and property types.

Balch Springs

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,230
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Balch Springs, TX is 33% lower than the median rent in Forney, TX.

Discover rentals in Balch Springs, TX

3 Springs Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.3

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3 Springs Apartments

4520 Ambassador Way, Balch Springs, TX 75180

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,784

Apartment for rent

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Forestwood - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Forestwood

4011 S Belt Line Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75181

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,747

Apartment for rent

Call

12109 Bishop Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Balch Springs

House for rent

2828 Cottonwood Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Balch Springs

House for rent

Available Jan 27

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Frequently asked questions for Balch Springs, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Balch Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Balch Springs?

The average rent in Balch Springs is $1,499 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Balch Springs?

Average rent prices in Balch Springs have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Balch Springs rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Balch Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Balch Springs, 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 Balch Springs?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Balch Springs average around $1,080/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,340/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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