Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Denton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Denton rent stands today
Denton, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Month to month, rents increased 2.1%, indicating a recent rise in prices for renters.
Compared to national trends
Denton sits 15.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 454 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Denton rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,461/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month, covering a broad spectrum of rental prices.
What you'll pay
Houses in Denton command a median rent of $2,100/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,295/month. This split shows the price difference between property types in the local market.
Median rent
Median rent in Denton
$1,650/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Denton is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denton
454
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denton, TX
Average rent prices in Denton have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Denton, TX
Rent prices in Denton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denton is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Denton run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  3% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,461 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northwood | $1,950 | |
Southridge | $2,002 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $810 | 13% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,461
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Southridge
Average rent
$2,002
Northwood
Average rent
$1,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Denton, 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 Denton, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Denton and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.
Denton
15%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Denton, TX is 11% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$2,695
3%$2,089
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32%$1,835
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2%$3,072
3%$2,200
12%Cost of living in Denton, 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 & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Denton, TX
5d+ ago
1610 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76209
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$699–$999
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2520 W Prairie St, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 E Village St, Denton, TX 76209
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$792–$1,332
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Grandview Dr, Denton, TX 76207
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$845
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Denton
211 Goodson Way #NA, Denton, TX 76207
4 beds
3 baths
$12,750
House for rent
Available Nov 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Denton
109 Meadowlands Dr, Denton, TX 76210
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,450
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Denton
2307 N Elm St #NA, Denton, TX 76201
5 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
3901 Montecito Dr #1007, Denton, TX 76210
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,576–$2,405
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,485
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
Verified
3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton, TX 76208
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,699
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,485
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
4h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,160
House for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
House for rent
Available May 27
4h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,576–$2,405
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,485
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
Verified
3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton, TX 76208
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,049
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Denton, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Denton rental market.
How much is rent in Denton?
The average rent in Denton is $1,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denton?
Average rent prices in Denton have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Denton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Denton?
To comfortably afford rent in Denton, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Denton?
Denton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments declined 4.0% year over year.
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).