Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Hill, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cedar Hill rent stands today

    Cedar Hill, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,135/month. Month over month, rent slipped 3.6%, showing a short-term cooldown despite a negligible $24 decrease compared to last year.

  • Cedar Hill runs 10.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to many metros, with 69 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Cedar Hill rent for $1,195/month, two-bedrooms for $1,575/month, three-bedrooms for $2,158/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,550/month. Houses, which make up 67.2% of rentals, rent higher at $2,245/month compared to apartments at $1,500/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Waterford Oaks rents fell 13.6% year over year to $1,988/month across 20 rentals, marking the largest neighborhood decline. This contrasts with the broadly flat citywide market and shows localized softness in this area.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar Hill

$2,135/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar Hill is $2,135 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $210 more per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar Hill

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cedar Hill rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cedar Hill, TX

Average rent prices in Cedar Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Cedar Hill, TX

Rent prices in Cedar Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cedar Hill is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Hill run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,635.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,195

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,157

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,550

2%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,157

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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

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

Cedar Hill

Median rent price$2,135
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,635
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Hill, TX is 31% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

Discover rentals in Cedar Hill, TX

The Hangar - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Hangar

201 S Clark Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,085–$1,995

Apartment for rent

323 W Belt Line Rd #B12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Hill

Plenty of room to Bloom Cedar Hill ,Texas

323 W Belt Line Rd #B12, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 13

714 Hillcrest Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Hill

ResidentialLease, Cedar Hill, TX

714 Hillcrest Ct, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,395

Price drop

Apartment for rent

541 Simmons Way #9A - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Hill

MANUFACTURED - Other - Cedar Hill, TX

541 Simmons Way #9A, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cedar Hill, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Cedar Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Cedar Hill?

The average rent in Cedar Hill is $2,135 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cedar Hill?

Average rent prices in Cedar Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Cedar Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar Hill is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cedar Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Hill are Waterford Oaks ($1,987/mo), Windsor Park ($1,995/mo), and Windmill Hill ($1,995/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cedar Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Cedar Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cedar Hill?

Late fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Cedar Hill, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. March has the highest rents, creating roughly a 5.6% difference between peak and off-peak seasons, so timing your search for December could save money.

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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