Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.95%) year-over-year from $1,514 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $212 (-13.35%) year-over-year from $1,587 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $95 (4.14%) year-over-year from $2,302 to $2,397. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.06%) year-over-year from $2,948 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $642 (19.54%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,925. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 6.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.05% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.94 $1,500 $1,514 (-0.95%) $1,416 (5.91%)
1 BR $2.00 $1,375 $1,587 (-13.35%) $1,704 (-19.32%)
2 BR $1.91 $2,397 $2,302 (4.14%) $2,372 (1.05%)
3 BR $1.70 $2,950 $2,948 (0.06%) $2,779 (6.17%)
4+ BR $1.69 $3,925 $3,283 (19.54%) $2,742 (43.16%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,358 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greenville, TX, with an average rent of $1,795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dallas, TX is Prosper, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 14.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 31.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Garland, TX $823 $1,765 $1,600 $2,000
Cedar Hill, TX $1,675 N/A $1,450 $2,050
Mesquite, TX $2,450 $1,153 $1,700 $2,100
Euless, TX $1,805 $1,160 $1,510 $2,300
Rowlett, TX $31 N/A $1,525 $2,358
Grand Prairie, TX $2,644 $1,083 $1,895 $2,445
Richardson, TX $3,855 $1,595 $1,950 $2,500
Irving, TX $1,650 $1,238 $1,985 $2,550
Carrollton, TX $3,050 $1,458 $2,100 $2,600
Plano, TX $2,575 $1,408 $1,995 $2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas. Some of these neighborhoods include Old East Dallas, Lake Highlands, and North Oaklawn. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $2,180 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,180. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,550 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dallas. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,195 $1,299 $1,895 $1,300
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $24 $950 $1,650 $1,750
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX N/A $1,295 $2,900 $2,610
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,646 $2,175 $4,108 $3,550

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Arlington, TX, Northeast Tarrant, TX, and Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleburne, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,598. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,999, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 33.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 7.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 28.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Arlington, TX $1,890 $1,197 $1,559 $2,199
Northeast Tarrant, TX $1,709 $1,233 $1,538 $2,275
Southwest Dallas, TX $1,825 $1,395 $1,950 $2,295
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $1,975 $1,375 $2,274 $2,300
Forney, TX $1,200 N/A N/A $2,350
South Rockwall, TX $2,950 $1,675 $1,795 $2,495
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX $2,500 N/A $2,113 $2,500
Plano, TX $2,000 $1,395 $2,100 $2,680
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $2,600 $1,615 $2,300 $2,773
The Colony, TX $2,725 N/A $2,295 $2,798

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. A total of 22 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75243, Dallas, TX at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 75024, Plano, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $1 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,990 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Dallas, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
75070, McKinney, TX $3,000 $2,100 $2,318 $2,500
75034, Frisco, TX $2,985 $1,665 $2,335 $2,995
75219, Dallas, TX $850 $1,400 $2,605 $2,273
75035, Frisco, TX $2,000 $1,457 $2,141 $2,797
76179, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $2,150
75204, Dallas, TX $1,200 $1,302 $3,200 $3,099
75206, Dallas, TX $1,350 $1,295 $2,450 $2,300
76244, Fort Worth, TX $2,000 N/A $1,913 $2,300
75098, Wylie, TX $1,398 N/A N/A $2,600
75214, Dallas, TX $1,195 $1,399 $2,300 $2,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Dallas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Dallas, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Dallas, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dallas, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $1.94. There are a total of 167 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,360 and an average price per square feet of $2.00. There are a total of 501 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,399 and an average price per square feet of $1.91. There are a total of 749 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dallas.
How have rent prices in Dallas, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Dallas, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Dallas, TX is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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