Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,565 for a studio rental to $4,273 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 February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-2.03%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $1,580. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $310 (-17.48%) year-over-year from $1,775 to $1,465. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $357 (-13.68%) year-over-year from $2,607 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-0.59%) year-over-year from $3,018 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $456 (13.29%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $3,890. 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 3.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.36% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.05 $1,580 $1,613 (-2.03%) $1,516 (4.23%)
1 BR $2.02 $1,465 $1,775 (-17.48%) $1,813 (-19.18%)
2 BR $1.92 $2,250 $2,607 (-13.68%) $2,525 (-10.89%)
3 BR $1.70 $3,000 $3,018 (-0.59%) $2,826 (6.16%)
4+ BR $1.65 $3,890 $3,433 (13.29%) $2,775 (40.16%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,375 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greenville, TX, with an average rent of $1,725, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dallas, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,500 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 19.39% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.98% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 31.62% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mesquite, TX $2,425 $1,153 $1,698 $2,050
Garland, TX $1,475 $1,803 $1,950 $2,148
Cedar Hill, TX $1,675 N/A $1,963 $2,150
Rowlett, TX $35 N/A $1,475 $2,288
Grand Prairie, TX $1,875 $1,200 $1,898 $2,499
Richardson, TX $3,710 $1,628 $1,823 $2,500
Irving, TX $1,200 $1,195 $1,850 $2,550
Carrollton, TX $2,500 $1,500 $1,900 $2,600
Plano, TX $2,000 $1,599 $2,260 $2,730
University Park, TX N/A $1,950 $3,700 $6,500

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 $2,150 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,295 per month. Whereas, at $2,998 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 $1,038 $1,214 $1,545 $1,295
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $24 $1,050 $1,625 $1,700
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX N/A $1,450 $2,610 $2,600
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,869 $2,200 $4,248 $2,998

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 4 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Crandall, TX, Arlington, TX, and Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cleburne, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,663. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,894, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 27.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 12.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 35.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Crandall, TX $4,250 N/A N/A $1,995
Arlington, TX $2,100 $1,215 $1,600 $2,195
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $2,000 $1,399 $2,350 $2,300
Southwest Dallas, TX $1,500 $1,300 $1,845 $2,300
Forney, TX $1,300 N/A N/A $2,395
South Rockwall, TX $2,900 $1,650 N/A $2,495
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX $2,500 N/A $2,650 $2,568
Plano, TX $2,100 $1,400 $2,167 $2,650
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $700 $1,620 $2,350 $2,800
The Colony, TX $2,725 N/A $1,700 $2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,411. A total of 19 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 76116, Fort Worth, TX at $1,525 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,495 per month is 75230, Dallas, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,700. That's at least $1 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,934 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 $2,950 $1,880 $2,395 $2,600
75034, Frisco, TX $2,815 $1,640 $2,495 $2,900
75219, Dallas, TX $1,750 $1,513 $2,500 $2,300
75035, Frisco, TX $1,897 $1,519 $2,276 $2,825
76179, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A $1,750 $2,247
75204, Dallas, TX $1,176 $1,316 $3,288 $3,200
75206, Dallas, TX $1,243 $1,199 $2,800 $2,251
76244, Fort Worth, TX $1,875 N/A $1,918 $2,288
75098, Wylie, TX $2,950 N/A N/A $2,450
75214, Dallas, TX N/A $1,295 $2,200 $1,995

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 $1,565 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. There are a total of 163 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $2.02. There are a total of 512 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 $2,483 and an average price per square feet of $1.92. There are a total of 698 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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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