Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Garland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garland rent stands today

    Garland, TX rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,775/month. Renters today are paying $109 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $1,750/month seen this October 2026.

  • Garland sits 6.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 377 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Garland run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,146/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,604/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,050/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,149/month, apartments at $1,430/month, with houses making up 69.5% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Spring Park rents fell 16.7% year over year to $2,500/month across 12 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 6.6% rent increase and shows a distinct neighborhood trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Garland

$1,775/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garland is $1,775 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garland

377

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Garland rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Garland, TX

Average rent prices in Garland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Garland, TX

Rent prices in Garland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Garland is $1,430, whereas a house costs $2,149. 1-bedroom apartments in Garland run $1,214 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,577.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,146

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,603

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,050

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,146

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,603

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Garland, 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 Garland, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Garland and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Garland

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,809
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garland, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Garland, TX

Palladium Garland - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Palladium Garland

950 W Interstate 30, Garland, TX 75043

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$595–$1,951

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Lavon - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

7.5

Very good

Lavon

314 Castle Dr, Garland, TX 75040

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$596–$1,524

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Lovato - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Lovato

1702 Edgefield Dr, Garland, TX 75040

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Meadow Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Meadow Creek Apartments

518 Tacoma Dr, Garland, TX 75043

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Garland, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Garland rental market.

How much is rent in Garland?

The average rent in Garland is $1,775 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garland?

Average rent prices in Garland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Garland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Garland is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Garland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Garland are Northlake Estates ($1,895/mo), Coomer Creek ($2,000/mo), and Holford ($2,047/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garland?

To comfortably afford rent in Garland, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Garland?

October offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Garland, with lower demand giving renters more negotiating power with landlords. April sees the most competition but potentially better selection, while January has the highest rents and April the lowest.

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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