Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Denison, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Denison, TX rent slipped 4.9% year over year to a median of $1,450/month. Month-to-month rent is unchanged, showing stability in the short-term market despite the yearly decline.

  • Denison is 25.3% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas with 160 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Denison rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,538/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,812/month. Studios show the highest rents among bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Denison

$1,450/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denison is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denison

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denison rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 5% 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 $1,212, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Denison run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

8%

293%

1 bedroom

$850

6%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,537

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,812

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

293%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,812

Last 30 days

3%

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 by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denison, TX is 34% 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

10h ago

8.3

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

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Denison

1701 W Elm St, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

133 Vandenburg Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Denison

3 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

626 W Crawford St #101 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Denison

MULTI_FAMILY - Denison, TX

626 W Crawford St #101, Denison, TX 75020

2 beds

2 baths

$945

Apartment for rent

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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 August 1, 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 5% since last year.

How does Denison rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denison is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Denison average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,210/month.

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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