Last updated on October 11, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Hill, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Cedar Hill, TX rent rose 3.7% year over year to a current median of $2,060/month. This rise accompanies a modest $25 decrease in the dollar amount compared to last year, reflecting nuanced pricing dynamics in the market.

  • Cedar Hill runs 8.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 75 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Cedar Hill, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,270/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,649/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,099/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,550/month. The 3-bedroom median rent of $2,099/month reflects the largest inventory share at 50.6%.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar Hill

$2,060/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar Hill is $2,060 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $160 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar Hill

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cedar Hill rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,465, whereas a house costs $2,202. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Hill run $1,391 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,522.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,270

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,649

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,099

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,550

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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$2,060
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,666
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Hill, TX is 24% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

Discover rentals in Cedar Hill, TX

731 Lisa Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Hill

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Little Creek Apartments – Your Ideal Home in Cedar Hill, TX! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Little Creek Apartments – Your Ideal Home in Cedar Hill, TX!

151 E Little Creek Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 75104

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,120–$1,465

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Hill

ResidentialLease, Cedar Hill, TX

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

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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 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 $2,060 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cedar Hill?

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

How does Cedar Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar Hill is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cedar Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Hill are Windmill Hill ($1,850/mo), Waterford Oaks ($2,050/mo), and High Pointe ($2,162/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 $82,000/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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