Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Dallas, TX

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,834. This is -3%, or $66, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,834

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

5,173

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,834. This is -3%, or $66, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
30%
34%
16%
18%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,600. A 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX costs about $1,390 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,882. Houses for rent in Dallas, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,112

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,650

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,337

2%

1%

Studio

$1,401

5%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,401

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,112

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,834
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is 15% 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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Arlington

$1,600

increased by2%

Last year

Carrollton

$1,796

increased by2%

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$2,049

increased by5%

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Desoto

$1,795

increased by16%

Last year

Euless

$1,637

increased by3%

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Garland

$1,650

increased by3%

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Grand Prairie

$1,771

increased by6%

Last year

Irving

$1,639

increased by2%

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Lewisville

$1,850

increased by8%

Last year

Mesquite

$1,609

increased by3%

Last year

Plano

$2,155

decreased by2%

Last year

Richardson

$1,853

decreased by2%

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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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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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