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Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Denton, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 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 over month, rent cooled 2.7%.
Compared to national trends
Denton is 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 647 total rentals, offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents are $837/month, 1-bedrooms $999/month, 2-bedrooms $1,375/month, 3-bedrooms $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,460/month. Larger units command the higher end of the rent spectrum.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Denton fell 10.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This decline shows softness in smaller unit rents compared to the overall 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 September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Denton
647
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Denton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Denton, TX
Average rent prices in Denton have decreased by 3% 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 $1,212, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Denton run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $837 |  5% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $999 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,460 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northwood | $1,957 | |
Southridge | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,212 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,299 |  2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $807 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,460
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Northwood
Average rent
$1,957
Southridge
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$807
Last 30 days
1%
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
13%lower than the national median
3%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,850
2%$2,000
1%$2,675
12%$2,056
21%$2,620
11%$2,650
7%$1,995
5%$2,299
5%$1,770
4%$2,400
1%$3,000
3%$2,295
9%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
House for rent in Denton
1305 Stuarts Forest Dr #NA, Denton, TX 76207
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Feb 11
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
2418 W Prairie St #1, Denton, TX 76201
1 bed
1 bath
$680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Denton
Margie St, Denton, TX 76201
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
48m ago
800 Eagle Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$999
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
$6,375
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Denton
3201 Carmel St, Denton, TX 76205
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Denton
2307 N Elm St #NA, Denton, TX 76201
5 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Nov 30
19h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,405
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
3500 Quail Creek Dr, Denton, TX 76208
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,699
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,540
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
4h ago
Verified
301 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,540
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
19h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,049
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
307 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$747–$1,798
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2211 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,295
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4600 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,049
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2401 Linden Dr, Denton, TX 76201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,405
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1821 Westminster St, Denton, TX 76205
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3400 Joyce Ln, Denton, TX 76207
2 beds
1 bath
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Denton?
Average rent prices in Denton have decreased by 3% 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 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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?
October offers the best rental deals in Denton with the lowest rents of the year, while February sees peak pricing with approximately a 7% difference between the highest and lowest months.
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).