Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
The Colony, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where The Colony rent stands today

    The Colony, TX rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters are paying $325 more per month than last year, despite a 1.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $2,201/month in March 2026.

  • The Colony runs 12.6% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 96 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in The Colony rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,549/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,099/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,520/month. The studio median of $800/month represents the lower end of the bedroom rent spectrum.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio segment in The Colony fell 44.9% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent increase. This decline marks a notable shift in the smallest unit category compared to the broader market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in The Colony

$2,195/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Colony is $2,195 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $246 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Colony

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Colony rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,833, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in The Colony run $1,586 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,099.

Listings

Studio

$800

10%

34%

1 bedroom

$1,549

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,099

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,520

5%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,520

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

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$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,804
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Colony, TX is 22% higher than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in The Colony, TX

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

4632 Jenkins Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in The Colony

Duplex - The Colony, TX

4632 Jenkins Cir, The Colony, TX 75056

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

4800 Windhaven Pkwy #20739 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in The Colony

sophistication Apartment in Plano* One MONTH FREE*

4800 Windhaven Pkwy #20739, The Colony, TX 75056

2 beds

2 baths

$1,470

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

6011 Dooley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in The Colony

Traditional, Duplex - The Colony, TX

6011 Dooley Dr, The Colony, TX 75056

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment 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 $2,195 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Colony?

Average rent prices in The Colony have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does The Colony rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Colony is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $246 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?

The Colony, Texas rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 33% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in the market.

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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