Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Denton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Denton, TX rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,665/month, down $36 per month from last year. This reflects a modest cooling in rents compared to the previous year.
Compared to national trends
Denton is 14.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 467 total rentals providing a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $940/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms about $1,369/month. Larger units run higher, with 3-bedrooms at $2,025/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,450/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Denton
$1,665/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Denton is $1,665 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denton
467
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,232, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Denton run $1,070 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $939 | 1% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,369 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,025 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northwood | $1,650 | |
Southridge | $1,624 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,232 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,299 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $762 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$939
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,369
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Southridge
Average rent
$1,624
Northwood
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,232
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
10%
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
14%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Denton, TX is 5% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,760
8%$1,649
10%$2,325
6%$1,787
4%$2,495
2%$2,417
4%$1,748
14%$2,330
1%$1,603
14%$2,350
7%$2,850
12%$2,156
2%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
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
2418 W Prairie St #1, Denton, TX 76201
1 bed
1 bath
$680
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
Margie St, Denton, TX 76201
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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5d+ ago
1316 Cordell St, Denton, TX 76201
1 bed
1 bath
$715
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
1115 Collier St, Denton, TX 76201
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3322 Darby Ln, Denton, TX 76207
4 beds
2 baths
$14,878
Price drop
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
3208 Kingsgarden Rd, Denton, TX 76207
4 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Aug 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Denton
109 Meadowlands Dr, Denton, TX 76210
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,450
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,576–$2,405
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
6h ago
Verified
3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton, TX 76208
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
2d ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2211 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$845–$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
Available Sep 30
19h ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,576–$2,405
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,325
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 2
6h ago
Verified
3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton, TX 76208
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,199
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 $1,665 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denton?
Average rent prices in Denton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Denton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Denton is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Denton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Denton average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/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).