Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Dallas, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dallas
$1,684/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Dallas is $1,684 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $216 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dallas
3,770
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dallas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dallas, TX
Average rent prices in Dallas have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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, TX
Rent prices in Dallas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dallas is $1,484, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,136 | 1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,471 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,599 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Dallas | $1,878 | |
Hillcrest Forest | $1,706 | |
Lake Cliff | $1,249 | |
Lake Highlands | $1,170 | |
Lower Greenville | $1,902 | |
Lowest Greenville | $2,250 | |
North Oaklawn | $1,900 | |
Peak's | $1,319 | |
Uptown | $2,580 | |
Victory Park | $2,340 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,484 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $801 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,136
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,471
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,599
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Uptown
Average rent
$2,580
Downtown Dallas
Average rent
$1,878
Lake Cliff
Average rent
$1,249
Victory Park
Average rent
$2,340
Lowest Greenville
Average rent
$2,250
Lake Highlands
Average rent
$1,170
Lower Greenville
Average rent
$1,902
Peak's
Average rent
$1,319
Hillcrest Forest
Average rent
$1,706
North Oaklawn
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,484
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$801
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dallas and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dallas
11%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,655
1%$1,994
1%$2,000
1%$1,824
11%$1,745
1%$1,795
1%$1,887
2%$1,755
$1,770
6%$1,920
6%$2,263
6%$1,996
1%Cost of living in Dallas, 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 & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 12% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 12% higher |
Discover rentals in Dallas, TX
2d ago
7200 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$623–$1,899
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
15h ago
2820 E Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$624–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4521 Columbia Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
1 bed
1 bath
$650–$795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
5414 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75235
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$680–$3,720
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dallas
4215 Nashwood Ln, Dallas, TX 75244
4 beds
5.5 baths
$45,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Royalwood Estate house for rent in Dallas
4323 Middleton Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
5 beds
6.5 baths
$33,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Uptown condo for rent in Dallas
2900 Mckinnon St #2802, Dallas, TX 75201
3 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Walnut Hill house for rent in Dallas
10050 Gooding Dr, Dallas, TX 75229
5 beds
5.5 baths
$28,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$777–$1,356
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,269
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,857
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,213–$6,400
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
18800 Lina St, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$2,621
Apartment for rent
14m ago
Verified
1210 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$2,783
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
7575 Chaucer Pl, Dallas, TX 75237
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$1,250
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
400 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,824–$2,950
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$777–$1,356
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$2,269
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,857
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,304–$2,450
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dallas, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Dallas rental market.
How much is rent in Dallas?
The average rent in Dallas is $1,684 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dallas?
Average rent prices in Dallas have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Dallas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dallas is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $216 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dallas?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas are Lake Highlands ($1,170/mo), Lake Cliff ($1,249/mo), and Peak's ($1,319/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dallas?
To comfortably afford rent in Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dallas?
January offers the lowest rents in Dallas, while fall months like October and November tend to be less competitive with lower demand. September sees the highest rents with roughly a 1.7% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Dallas Metro Report
The Zumper Dallas Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,087 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Frisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,410.
- Burleson & Richardson tied for the second priciest with rents both at $1,330.
- Plano placed third with rent at $1,310.
The Least Expensive
- Stephenville was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $800.
- Cleburne ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $990.
- Denton placed third with rent at $1,000.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Denton had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 14.5%.
- Richardson was second with rent dropping 13.1%.
- Dallas & Frisco tied for third with rents both decreasing 13%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
About
The Zumper Dallas Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.