Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Dallas

$2,089/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Dallas is $2,089 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $189 more per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Dallas

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Dallas rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

Average rent prices in Downtown Dallas have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same 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 Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

Rent prices in Downtown Dallas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Dallas is $2,046, whereas a house costs $4,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Dallas run $1,829 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,540

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,816

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,594

10%

5%

3 bedroom

$4,649

7%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,816

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,594

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,649

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Dallas, 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 Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Dallas and Cedars by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Dallas

Median rent price$2,089
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX is 27% higher than the median rent in Cedars, Dallas, TX.

Discover rentals in Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

1123 Jackson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

0 baths

$958

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.
1002 Ross Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

0 baths

$964

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.
805 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Downtown Dallas apartment for rent in Dallas

Elm Street Lofts

805 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202

1 bed

1 bath

$980

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.
211 N Ervay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Dallas condo for rent in Dallas

1 bed

1 bath

$1,067

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Dallas, Dallas, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Dallas rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Dallas?

The average rent in Downtown Dallas is $2,089 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Dallas?

Average rent prices in Downtown Dallas have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Downtown Dallas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Dallas is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $189 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Dallas?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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