Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Denison, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Denison, TX rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters are paying $51 less per month on average than last year, indicating a slight cooldown in the market.

  • Denison sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Texas with 188 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Denison, TX run at $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $895/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Denison

$1,450/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denison is $1,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denison

188

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Denison run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

3%

286%

1 bedroom

$895

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,950

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

286%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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 by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,429
increased by28%

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

526 W Munson - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

526 W Munson

526 W Munson St, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

1 bath

$699

1006 Chase St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Denison

1006 Chase Street - 1

1006 Chase St #1, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

1 bath

$750

326 W Sears St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Denison

326 W Sears St #202, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

1 bath

$895

626 W Crawford St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Denison

ResidentialLease, Denison, TX

626 W Crawford St #101, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

2 baths

$945

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denison?

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

How does Denison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denison is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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?

December offers the best rental deals in Denison, with rents running about 6% lower than July's peak prices. Searching in winter months could save you money compared to summer apartment hunting.

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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