Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Denison, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Denison, TX rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. The $8 monthly difference from last year is negligible. Month over month, rents increased 1.8%, indicating some recent upward movement in the market.

  • Denison sits 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas with 148 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Denison, studios rent for $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $849/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,525/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,875/month. This range reflects the variety of options across bedroom sizes in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Denison

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denison is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denison

148

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denison 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 Denison, TX

Average rent prices in Denison have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Denison, TX

Rent prices in Denison vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denison is $1,245, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Denison run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

1%

252%

1 bedroom

$849

8%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,525

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,875

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

252%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Denison, 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 Denison, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Denison and Allen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Denison

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denison, TX is 40% lower than the median rent in Allen, TX.

Cost of living in Denison, 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 & Services2% lower
Groceries7% lower
Health9% lower
Housing16% lower
Transportation16% lower
Utilities2% higher

Discover rentals in Denison, TX

Parkdale - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Parkdale

4100 N Parkdale Ln, Denison, TX 75020

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$487–$1,443

Price drop

Apartment for rent

526 W Munson - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

526 W Munson

526 W Munson St, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

1 bath

$749–$849

Apartment for rent

1701 W Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Denison

2 beds

1 bath

$875

House for rent

Available May 21

120 E Monterey St #116 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Denison

120 East Monterey St; Denison 75021 - 1

120 E Monterey St #116, Denison, TX 75021

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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Frequently asked questions for Denison, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Denison rental market.

How much is rent in Denison?

The average rent in Denison is $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denison?

Average rent prices in Denison have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Denison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denison is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denison?

To comfortably afford rent in Denison, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Denison?

Denison's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $970 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,200 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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