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Average Rent in Dallas, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 150 apartment communities in Dallas, TX. Updated daily.

Market Average

$1,756/mo

▼ 16.9% from last month

Lowest Available

$700/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

150

tracked daily

Units Listed

3662

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Compare average rent across Dallas, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent From Properties Units
Dallas 75244 $4,616 $3,595 1 13
Oak Lawn $3,381 $2,065 3 82
Dallas 75202 $3,156 $1,435 4 92
Dallas Downtown Historic District $2,714 $1,281 20 412
Old East Dallas $2,212 $1,000 21 435
Dallas 75226 $1,979 $1,290 6 139
Tanglewood $1,975 $1,561 1 7

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dallas, TX?

As of May 2026, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,756 per month across 150 apartment communities and 3662 available units. Rents have decreased $391 (16.9%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Meadows on Amanda Lane starting at $700/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,578/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,560/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,009/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,946/mo.

Prices range from $700 to $12,132 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 591 units are currently listed.

Dallas, TX Rent Price History

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Dallas, TX

Studio
$1,578
from $812 · 237 units
1 Bed
$1,560
from $700 · 2161 units
2 Bed
$2,009
from $945 · 1109 units
3 Bed
$2,946
from $1,275 · 155 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Dallas, TX

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Meadows on Amanda Lane $700/mo $923/mo 233 2.7
Lexington Apartment Homes $725/mo $1,132/mo 57 3.5
Rock Creek $767/mo $1,088/mo 6 4
TwentyFive25 Apartments $799/mo $891/mo 104 3.4
Daxton $812/mo $1,136/mo 7 3.5
Holbrook Apartment Homes $815/mo $1,056/mo 57 4
Tides on Timberglen $815/mo $1,146/mo 104 3.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?
The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,756 per month as of May 2026, based on 3662 units across 150 apartment communities.
Is rent going up or down in Dallas, TX?
Rent in Dallas, TX has decreased $391 (16.9%) over the past month. The current average is $1,756/mo.
What is the cheapest apartment in Dallas, TX?
The most affordable apartment in Dallas, TX is Meadows on Amanda Lane with units starting at $700/mo.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
A 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX averages $1,560/mo, with prices starting at $700/mo across 2161 available units.
How many apartments are available in Dallas, TX?
There are 3662 units available across 150 apartment communities in Dallas, TX.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dallas, TX?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$70,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,756/mo.

Comfortable income

$84,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.

Median household income in Dallas, TX is $67,760 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Dallas, TX

Overall prices in Dallas, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Dallas, TX's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,756
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,562/mo

Population

1,299,553

Median household income

$67,760

Census median rent

$1,403/mo

Rent as % of income

30.3%

Median age

33.4

Mean commute

26 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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