Average Rent in Dallas, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Dallas, TX

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,849. This is -6% lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,849

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

6,897

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Dallas, TX is $1,849. This is -6% lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%

33%

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.

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 $1,372 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,872. Houses for rent in Dallas, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.


1 bedroom	$1,485	1%	3%
2 bedroom	$2,113	No Change	4%
3 bedroom	$2,670	1%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,900	4%	24%
Studio	$1,435	1%	2%

		Comparables
Coronado Hills Gastonwood	$2,200
Deep Ellum	$2,034
Downtown Dallas	$2,184
Lake Cliff	$1,399
Lake Highlands	$1,360
Lowest Greenville	$2,393
North Oaklawn	$1,940
Uptown	$2,890
Victory Park	$2,489
Willow Falls	$1,684


Apartments	$1,600	No Change	3%
Condos	$2,000	1%	No Change
Houses	$2,700	3%	No Change
Rooms	$750	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,113

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

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$1,849

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,649

17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is 12% higher than the median rent in Arlington, TX.

More data insights and reports

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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.