Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Dallas, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Dallas, TX rent fell 12.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,605/month. Renters today are paying $284 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline that started after the peak of $1,870/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Dallas sits 16.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 3,699 total rentals offering a range of options across the metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Dallas rent for about $1,160/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,205/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,799/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,405/month, reflecting the city's diverse inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Preston Hollow North rents fell 90.4% year over year to $3,708/month across 25 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 12.4% drop and shows a significant neighborhood-specific shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Dallas
$1,605/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Dallas is $1,605 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $320 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dallas
3,699
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dallas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dallas, TX
Average rent prices in Dallas have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,405, whereas a house costs $2,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,160 |  1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,205 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,493 | 2% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $3,674 | 5% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedars | $1,650 | |
Downtown Dallas | $1,848 | |
Lake Cliff | $1,262 | |
Lake Highlands | $1,145 | |
Lower Greenville | $2,200 | |
Lowest Greenville | $2,425 | |
North Oaklawn | $1,625 | |
Peak's | $1,299 | |
Uptown | $2,450 | |
Victory Park | $2,149 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,405 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,745 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,799 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $792 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,493
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,674
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
Uptown
Average rent
$2,450
Downtown Dallas
Average rent
$1,848
Lake Cliff
Average rent
$1,262
Victory Park
Average rent
$2,149
Lowest Greenville
Average rent
$2,425
Lake Highlands
Average rent
$1,145
Peak's
Average rent
$1,299
Cedars
Average rent
$1,650
Lower Greenville
Average rent
$2,200
North Oaklawn
Average rent
$1,625
Apartments
Average rent
$1,405
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$792
Last 30 days
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
17%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dallas, TX is equal to the median rent in Arlington, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
1%$1,862
5%$2,100
4%$1,850
1%$1,705
$1,700
1%$1,795
4%$1,600
5%$1,725
8%$1,895
6%$2,201
5%$1,838
6%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
4d ago
2440 Southwell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$618–$1,552
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2820 E Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75216
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$624–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3110 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$638–$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8006 Fall River Dr, Dallas, TX 75228
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Dallas
3535 Gillespie St #704, Dallas, TX 75219
3 beds
6 baths
$49,900
Condo 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
5d+ ago
Uptown condo for rent in Dallas
2900 Mckinnon St #2802, Dallas, TX 75201
3 beds
3.5 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Walnut Hill house for rent in Dallas
10236 Crestover Dr, Dallas, TX 75229
5 beds
6.5 baths
$30,000
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,749
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,213–$6,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
660 Yorktown St, Dallas, TX 75208
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,099–$2,190
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4302 Woodhollow Dr, Dallas, TX 75237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,650
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
7760 Mccallum Blvd, Dallas, TX 75252
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$805–$965
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
17250 Knoll Trail Dr, Dallas, TX 75248
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,749
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
9850 Whitehurst Dr, Dallas, TX 75243
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$819–$1,345
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
4343 Rosemeade Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,228–$2,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5605 Village Glen Drive, Dallas, TX 75206
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,546–$2,450
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 $1,605 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dallas?
Average rent prices in Dallas have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Dallas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dallas is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dallas?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas are Lake Highlands ($1,145/mo), Lake Cliff ($1,262/mo), and Peak's ($1,299/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dallas?
To comfortably afford rent in Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dallas?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dallas average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,070/month, both down from last year.
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 $1,088 last month.
The Most Expensive
- The Colony ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,480.
- Farmers Branch ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,460.
- Coppell placed third with rent at $1,450.
The Least Expensive
- Stephenville was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $820.
- Benbrook ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $980.
- Greenville placed third with rent at $1,010.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Richardson had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 16.6%.
- Greenville was second with rent dropping 15.8%.
- Euless placed third with rent decreasing 14.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Euless had the largest monthly rent price decline, dipping 6.2%.
- Frisco placed second with rent falling 6%.
- The Colony ranked third with rent decreasing 5.7% last month.
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.
Words by
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.