Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
The Colony, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where The Colony, TX rent stands today

    The Colony, TX rent rose 7.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $223 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $2,201/month seen in March 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    The Colony runs 14.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with 112 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in The Colony rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,562/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,076/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. Houses, which make up 60.4% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,500/month compared to $1,902/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in The Colony

$2,200/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Colony is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Colony

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Colony rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in The Colony, TX

Average rent prices in The Colony 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 The Colony, TX

Rent prices in The Colony vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Colony is $1,902, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in The Colony run $1,620 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,132.

Listings

Studio

$800

2%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,561

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,076

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,561

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,076

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

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

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

The Colony

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,788
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Colony, TX is 23% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in The Colony, TX

5540 N Colony Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in The Colony

House for rent

Available Aug 14

Estancia at Morningstar - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Estancia at Morningstar

6399 Morning Star Dr, The Colony, TX 75056

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,216–$2,590

Apartment for rent

6008 Arbor Hills Way #20856 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in The Colony

Modern Lifestyle in Plano.-$500 off rent

6008 Arbor Hills Way #20856, The Colony, TX 75056

2 beds

2 baths

$1,268

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

4456 Chapman St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in The Colony

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - The Colony, TX

4456 Chapman St, The Colony, TX 75056

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for The Colony, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the The Colony rental market.

How much is rent in The Colony?

The average rent in The Colony is $2,200 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Colony?

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

How does The Colony rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Colony is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in The Colony?

To comfortably afford rent in The Colony, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in The Colony?

August offers the lowest rents in The Colony, running about 4% lower than January prices. November is the least competitive month with lower demand, while February and July see higher competition.

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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