Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Garland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Garland rent stands today

    Garland, TX rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $18 more per month on average than last year, with rent now above the previous peak of $1,724/month seen in September 2026.

  • Garland sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 351 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Garland rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,212/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,640/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,557/month. The bedroom mix is led by 3-bedrooms at 38.9% of total rentals.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $2,199/month while apartments are lower at $1,426/month. Houses make up 69% of total rentals, shaping the market's price profile.

Median rent

Median rent in Garland

$1,800/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Garland is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Garland

351

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% 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 $1,426, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Garland run $1,232 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,585.

Listings

Studio

$999

2%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,212

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,640

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,557

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,640

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,557

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Garland, TX is 3% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Garland, TX

Lavon - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

23h ago

7.5

Very good

Lavon

314 Castle Dr, Garland, TX 75040

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$596–$1,524

Palladium Garland Senior Living - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Age restricted

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Palladium Garland Senior Living

402 Belt Line Rd, Garland, TX 75040

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$596–$1,575

Price drop

1900 W Kingsley Rd #1BDA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Garland

1900 W Kingsley Rd #1BDA, Garland, TX 75041

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Meadow Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Meadow Creek Apartments

518 Tacoma Dr, Garland, TX 75043

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$925–$1,450

Price drop

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Garland?

Average rent prices in Garland have increased by 1% 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 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Garland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Garland are Spring Park ($1,794/mo), Northlake Estates ($1,897/mo), and Apollo ($1,998/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Garland?

To comfortably afford rent in Garland, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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