Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Median rent

Median rent in South Dallas

$1,200/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Dallas is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Dallas

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Dallas rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Average rent prices in South Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Rent prices in South Dallas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Dallas is $1,040, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in South Dallas run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,257

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$900

7%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,950

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,150

4%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,257

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in South Dallas and Bertrand by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Dallas

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Dallas, Dallas, TX is 25% lower than the median rent in Bertrand, Dallas, TX.

Discover rentals in South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Ware Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Ware Apartments

4903 Ware St, Dallas, TX 75223

2 beds

1 bath

$850

4621 Owenwood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Dallas house for rent in Dallas

4220 Hamilton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Dallas house for rent in Dallas

ResidentialLease, Dallas, TX

4220 Hamilton Ave, Dallas, TX 75210

4 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions for South Dallas, Dallas, TX

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

How much is rent in South Dallas?

The average rent in South Dallas is $1,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Dallas?

Average rent prices in South Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does South Dallas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Dallas is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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