Average Rent in Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Dallas, TX Rents

Dallas rentals average $1,618 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,399, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-6.77%) year-over-year from $1,502 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $77 (-4.91%) year-over-year from $1,572 to $1,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (2.62%) year-over-year from $2,293 to $2,353. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $40 (1.36%) year-over-year from $2,910 to $2,949. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $583 (17.07%) year-over-year from $3,417 to $4,000. 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 11.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.43% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.92 $1,400 $1,502 (-6.77%) $1,400 (0.01%)
1 BR $2.01 $1,495 $1,572 (-4.91%) $1,670 (-10.46%)
2 BR $1.89 $2,353 $2,293 (2.62%) $2,375 (-0.91%)
3 BR $1.73 $2,949 $2,910 (1.36%) $2,706 (9.00%)
4+ BR $1.76 $4,000 $3,417 (17.07%) $2,858 (39.94%)

Historical Rents in Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Dallas

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Dallas. The average rent in Dallas is currently $2,399 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Greenville, TX, with an average rent of $1,700, 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 $5,950 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 3.55% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dallas, TX are about 27.98% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.61% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mesquite, TX $2,425 $1,153 $1,725 $2,198
Garland, TX $1,200 $1,840 $2,375 $2,250
Euless, TX $1,919 N/A $1,838 $2,250
Rowlett, TX $30 N/A $1,475 $2,350
Grand Prairie, TX $2,375 $1,298 $1,750 $2,363
Richardson, TX $3,855 N/A $1,800 $2,550
Irving, TX $1,750 $1,185 $1,800 $2,595
Carrollton, TX $950 $1,431 $1,950 $2,595
Plano, TX $2,000 $1,475 $2,164 $2,795
University Park, TX N/A $1,600 $3,475 $5,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Dallas

There are a total of 5 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 5 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Dallas, TX is currently around $2,299 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,299. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dallas, Old East Dallas has the most affordable average rent at $1,225 per month. Whereas, at $3,395 average rent per month, Roseland 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 $725 $1,150 $1,675 $1,225
Lake Highlands, Dallas, TX $24 $1,050 $1,650 $1,750
North Oaklawn, Dallas, TX N/A $1,313 $2,450 $2,299
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX $1,869 $2,300 $4,350 $3,272
Roseland, Dallas, TX N/A $1,025 $3,400 $3,395

Top Counties Near Dallas

There are a total of 5 counties located by Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Crandall, TX, Arlington, TX, and Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,387. 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 Greenville, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,997, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Dallas, TX is 54.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dallas, TX is 5.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dallas, TX is 29.74% 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 $1,975
Arlington, TX $1,795 $1,200 $1,675 $2,200
Southwest Dallas, TX $1,322 $1,345 $1,825 $2,295
Forney, TX $1,550 N/A N/A $2,350
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $2,000 $1,375 $2,397 $2,390
South Rockwall, TX $2,900 $1,538 $1,850 $2,400
Plano, TX $2,000 $1,395 $2,167 $2,650
Northwest Rockwall, Rockwall, TX $5,035 N/A $2,650 $2,685
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $675 $1,538 $2,350 $2,800
The Colony, TX $2,750 N/A $2,000 $2,825

Top Zipcodes Near Dallas

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,431. A total of 17 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 75204, Dallas, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,581. 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 $1,261 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,962 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 $1,860 $2,473 $2,600
75034, Frisco, TX $3,000 $1,550 $2,415 $2,975
75219, Dallas, TX $1,586 $1,508 $2,800 $2,675
75035, Frisco, TX $2,838 $1,449 $2,095 $2,899
76179, Fort Worth, TX N/A N/A $1,700 $2,250
75204, Dallas, TX $1,200 $1,283 $3,390 $3,200
75206, Dallas, TX $1,489 $1,300 $2,200 $2,000
76244, Fort Worth, TX $1,875 N/A $1,848 $2,450
75098, Wylie, TX $2,834 N/A $1,888 $2,500
75214, Dallas, TX N/A $1,275 $2,275 $1,895

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 $2,399. 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 $1,618 and an average price per square feet of $1.92. There are a total of 158 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 $1,370 and an average price per square feet of $2.01. There are a total of 505 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 $2,413 and an average price per square feet of $1.89. There are a total of 678 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, 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 $1,919/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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