Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Dallas, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Dallas

$1,557/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dallas is $1,557 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $387 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dallas

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dallas 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 Dallas, NC

Average rent prices in Dallas have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Dallas, NC

Rent prices in Dallas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dallas is $1,145, whereas a house costs $1,760. 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,145.

Listings

1 bedroom

$970

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,525

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,185

3%

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dallas, NC, 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 Dallas, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dallas and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dallas

Median rent price$1,557
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,852
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, NC is 16% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Dallas, NC

Timbercrest Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.1

Very good

Timbercrest Townhomes

103 Mindy Ln, Dallas, NC 28034

2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,145

Apartment for rent

313 E Gibbs St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dallas

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available May 11

112 Canipe Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dallas

House for rent

411 S Spargo St - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

House for rent in Dallas

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dallas, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Dallas rental market.

How much is rent in Dallas?

The average rent in Dallas is $1,557 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dallas?

Average rent prices in Dallas have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Dallas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dallas is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $387 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dallas?

To comfortably afford rent in Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Dallas welcomes pet owners with 65% of rental apartments accommodating animal companions. With an average of 26 listings available monthly, this works out to about 17 pet-friendly apartments each 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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