Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Average rent in
Dallas, TX

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Last updated on December 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,801. This is -6%, or $105, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,801

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

7,106

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,801. This is -6%, or $105, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
32%
32%
16%
19%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Dallas, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Dallas, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Dallas, TX is $1,565. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX costs about $1,340 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,849. Houses for rent in Dallas, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,695.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,449

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,700

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,495

5%

16%

Studio

$1,391

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,391

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

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.

Compare rent prices in Dallas, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Dallas, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, TX.

Dallas

Median rent price$1,801
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Explore rent trends in other markets

Arlington

$1,675

increased by7%

Last year

Carrollton

$1,858

increased by8%

Last year

Cedar Hill

$2,050

increased by4%

Last year

Desoto

$1,895

increased by24%

Last year

Euless

$1,657

increased by3%

Last year

Garland

$1,700

increased by7%

Last year

Grand Prairie

$1,792

increased by8%

Last year

Irving

$1,658

increased by7%

Last year

Lewisville

$1,925

increased by13%

Last year

Mesquite

$1,750

increased by12%

Last year

Plano

$2,200

increased by6%

Last year

Richardson

$1,852

decreased by1%

Last year

Cost of living in
Dallas, TX

The overall cost of living in Dallas, TX is 2% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

5% higher

Housing

5% lower

Transportation

9% lower

Utilities

16% higher

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Brioso Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Brioso Place

3627 Almazan Dr, Dallas, TX 75220

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$599–$1,800

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3d ago

7.2

Very good

Tenison at White Rock

7440 La Vista Drive, Dallas, TX 75214

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$604–$985

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Luxar Villas - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Luxar Villas

3110 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$615–$1,776

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1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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ZZ - Historical - Aulden at The Highland

11515 Leisure Drive, Dallas, TX 75243

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$635–$1,910

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Riverwalk - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Riverwalk

12920 Audelia Road, Dallas, TX 75243

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$662–$974

Apartment for rent

Woodside Flats - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Woodside Flats

13660 C F Hawn Fwy, Dallas, TX 75253

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$675–$1,764

Apartment for rent

2704 CDMX - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.8

Excellent

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2704 CDMX

2704 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75211

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$675–$1,429

Apartment for rent

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Tides at Royal Lane South - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Tides at Royal Lane South

9450 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX 75243

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$676–$4,155

Apartment for rent