Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Dallas, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dallas, TX rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Dallas sits 10.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering 4,102 total rentals across the metro for a range of renter budgets.
Price ranges
Studios in Dallas rent for about $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,318/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,854/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month. Houses command a median of $2,712/month, while apartments are lower at $1,506/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Town Creek rents fell 87.8% year over year to $1,123/month across 15 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 5.6% drop and shows a pronounced cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Dallas
$1,695/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Dallas is $1,695 per month as of November 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dallas
4,102
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dallas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dallas, TX
Average rent prices in Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,506, whereas a house costs $2,712. 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas run $1,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,714.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,318 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,854 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedars | $1,804 | |
Downtown Dallas | $2,144 | |
Hillcrest Forest | $1,745 | |
Lake Cliff | $1,280 | |
Lake Highlands | $1,150 | |
Lower Greenville | $1,952 | |
Lowest Greenville | $2,495 | |
North Oaklawn | $1,835 | |
Uptown | $2,665 | |
Victory Park | $2,390 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,506 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,690 | 1% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,712 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $805 | 2% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,318
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,854
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Uptown
Average rent
$2,665
Downtown Dallas
Average rent
$2,144
Lake Cliff
Average rent
$1,280
Victory Park
Average rent
$2,390
Lowest Greenville
Average rent
$2,495
Lake Highlands
Average rent
$1,150
Lower Greenville
Average rent
$1,952
North Oaklawn
Average rent
$1,835
Cedars
Average rent
$1,804
Hillcrest Forest
Average rent
$1,745
Apartments
Average rent
$1,506
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,712
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$805
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
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
12%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
$1,667
4%$1,995
11%$1,904
5%$1,852
6%$1,772
7%$1,750
6%$1,850
9%$1,705
5%$1,900
7%$1,850
10%$2,200
$1,900
3%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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dallas
4421 Cicero St #3, Dallas, TX 75216
1 bed
1 bath
$350
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dallas
4421 Cicero St #1, Dallas, TX 75216
1 bed
1 bath
$375
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Dallas
9669 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$1,352
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.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
Verified
7651 C F Hawn Fwy, Dallas, TX 75217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$594–$1,007
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dallas
4215 Nashwood Ln, Dallas, TX 75244
4 beds
5.5 baths
$45,000
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.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
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dallas
3548 Bryn Mawr Dr, Dallas, TX 75225
5 beds
7 baths
$30,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dallas
3220 Colgate Ave, Dallas, TX 75225
5 beds
6 baths
$28,000
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.House for rent
7h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$2,682
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,359
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$2,429
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,239–$6,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
47m ago
Verified
3637 Trinity Mills Rd, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$919–$2,523
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.Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
18800 Lina St, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$854–$2,644
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.Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
1210 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$3,032
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.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4302 Woodhollow Dr, Dallas, TX 75237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$2,682
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,359
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 10-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$2,429
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
25m ago
Verified
2611 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,499–$2,995
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.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 $1,695 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dallas?
Average rent prices in Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $205 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dallas?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas are Lake Highlands ($1,150/mo), Lake Cliff ($1,280/mo), and Hillcrest Forest ($1,745/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dallas?
To comfortably afford rent in Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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 $1,099 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Frisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,510.
- Dallas was the second priciest with rent at $1,470.
- Richardson placed third with rent at $1,410.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Denton had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 10.7%.
- McKinney was second with rent dropping 5.8%.
- Cleburne placed third with rent decreasing 3.8%.
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.