Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Dallas, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dallas, TX rent fell 6.7% year over year to a current median of $1,695/month. Renters are paying $142 less per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 2.9%.
Compared to national trends
Dallas sits 13.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering renters access to a mid-tier market with 2,888 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Dallas rent for about $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,301/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,839/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,895/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,790/month compared to $1,489/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Forest Court rents fell 85.5% year over year to $2,606/month, Preston Hollow North dropped 76.9% to $3,747/month, and Preston North declined 74.0% to $1,800/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 6.7% drop and show significant neighborhood variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Dallas
$1,695/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Dallas is $1,695 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dallas
2,888
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,489, whereas a house costs $2,790. 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 | 6% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,301 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,839 | 4% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,494 | 9% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,895 |  4% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coronado Hills Gastonwood | $1,850 | |
Downtown Dallas | $1,967 | |
Hillcrest Forest | $1,605 | |
Lake Cliff | $1,319 | |
Lake Highlands | $1,155 | |
Lower Greenville | $2,200 | |
Lowest Greenville | $2,507 | |
Peak's | $1,403 | |
Uptown | $2,559 | |
Victory Park | $2,299 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,489 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,790 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $771 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,301
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,839
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,494
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Uptown
Average rent
$2,559
Downtown Dallas
Average rent
$1,967
Victory Park
Average rent
$2,299
Lake Cliff
Average rent
$1,319
Lowest Greenville
Average rent
$2,507
Lake Highlands
Average rent
$1,155
Peak's
Average rent
$1,403
Coronado Hills Gastonwood
Average rent
$1,850
Lower Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
Hillcrest Forest
Average rent
$1,605
Apartments
Average rent
$1,489
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,790
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$771
Last 30 days
2%
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
13%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,636
1%$1,858
4%$2,100
4%$1,895
13%$1,718
4%$1,761
10%$1,850
11%$1,705
4%$1,845
1%$1,800
3%$2,200
1%$2,000
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 | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 12% higher |
Discover rentals in Dallas, TX
2d ago
Verified
11515 Leisure Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$635–$1,910
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
3110 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$638–$1,839
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8006 Fall River Dr, Dallas, TX 75228
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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
1d ago
House for rent in Dallas
3548 Bryn Mawr Dr, Dallas, TX 75225
5 beds
7 baths
$30,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Dallas
3220 Colgate Ave, Dallas, TX 75225
5 beds
6 baths
$28,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Dallas
3030 Monticello Ave #1401, Dallas, TX 75205
3 beds
3.5 baths
$27,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,017–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$1,864
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,213–$6,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3255 Carlisle St, Dallas, TX 75204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$5,653
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$1,864
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3637 Trinity Mills Rd, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$2,343
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7575 Chaucer Pl, Dallas, TX 75237
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$1,350
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,017–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$932–$1,864
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$1,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3255 Carlisle St, Dallas, TX 75204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$5,653
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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dallas?
Average rent prices in Dallas have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Dallas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dallas is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dallas?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas are Lake Highlands ($1,155/mo), Lake Cliff ($1,319/mo), and Peak's ($1,403/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?
Dallas one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,500 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,100 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 3.3% and two-bedrooms rising 4.6%.
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 $1,107 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Frisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,490.
- Richardson ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,370.
- Plano placed third with rent at $1,360.
The Least Expensive
- Stephenville was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $850.
- Cleburne ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $890.
- Mesquite placed third with rent at $1,080.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Cleburne had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 18.3%.
- Richardson was second with rent dropping 11%.
- Frisco placed third with rent decreasing 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.