Last updated on July 19, 2026

Average rent in
South Dallas, Dallas, TX

Median rent

Median rent in South Dallas

$1,200/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Dallas is $1,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $745 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Dallas

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Dallas rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,535. 1-bedroom apartments in South Dallas run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$895

6%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,555

3%

24%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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 by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Dallas, Dallas, TX is 14% lower than the median rent in Bertrand, Dallas, TX.

Discover rentals in South Dallas, Dallas, TX

3607 Reese Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

South Dallas house for rent in Dallas

House for rent

Casa Grande Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Casa Grande Villas

1315 S Barry Ave, Dallas, TX 75223

2 beds

1 bath

$1,040–$1,240

Apartment for rent

5221 Grovewood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Dallas townhouse for rent in Dallas

TOWNHOME - Dallas, TX

5221 Grovewood St, Dallas, TX 75210

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

3627 Sidney St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

South Dallas house for rent in Dallas

SELF TOUR NOW!

3627 Sidney St, Dallas, TX 75210

3 beds

2 baths

$1,530

$1,445

Price drop

House for rent

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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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Dallas?

Average rent prices in South Dallas have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does South Dallas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Dallas is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $745 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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