Average Rent in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southwest Dallas, TX Rents

Southwest Dallas rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $2,898 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $1 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 $217 (-13.52%) year-over-year from $1,603 to $1,386. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $469 (-26.53%) year-over-year from $1,768 to $1,299. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $438 (-20.36%) year-over-year from $2,150 to $1,713. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $133 (-5.22%) year-over-year from $2,538 to $2,405. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (3.42%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,800. 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 7.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.13% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.18 $1,386 $1,603 (-13.52%) $1,596 (-13.17%)
1 BR $2.03 $1,299 $1,768 (-26.53%) $1,861 (-30.18%)
2 BR $1.66 $1,713 $2,150 (-20.36%) $2,287 (-25.13%)
3 BR $1.46 $2,405 $2,538 (-5.22%) $2,522 (-4.63%)
4+ BR $1.32 $2,800 $2,708 (3.42%) $2,523 (10.96%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Southwest Dallas. The average rent in Southwest Dallas is currently $2,375 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Crowley, TX, with an average rent of $1,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southwest Dallas, TX is University Park, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $6,500 per month.

Let's compare Southwest Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Southwest Dallas, TX is 24.57% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX are about 5.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Southwest Dallas, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mesquite, TX $2,425 $1,153 $1,698 $2,050
Arlington, TX $1,950 $1,150 $1,600 $2,100
Cedar Hill, TX $1,675 N/A $1,963 $2,150
Dallas, TX $1,565 $1,395 $2,483 $2,350
Euless, TX $1,869 $1,250 $1,775 $2,400
Mansfield, TX $4,002 $1,439 $1,650 $2,401
Grapevine, TX $1,650 $1,630 $2,000 $2,450
Grand Prairie, TX $1,875 $1,200 $1,898 $2,499
Irving, TX $1,200 $1,195 $1,850 $2,550
University Park, TX N/A $1,950 $3,700 $6,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Southwest 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 Southwest Dallas, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 4 counties located by Southwest Dallas, TX. Some of these counties include Crandall, TX, Arlington, TX, and Midlothian, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 13 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 Southwest Dallas, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Southwest Dallas, TX is 40.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest Dallas, TX is 5.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX is 12.06% 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
Midlothian, TX $3,500 $1,300 $1,670 $2,250
Waxahachie, TX $2,600 $1,335 $1,535 $2,270
Northeast Tarrant, TX $1,788 $1,500 $1,750 $2,295
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX $2,000 $1,399 $2,350 $2,300
Forney, TX $1,300 N/A N/A $2,395
Alvarado, TX $6,750 $1,225 $1,400 $2,630
Plano, TX $2,100 $1,400 $2,167 $2,650
Carrollton, Lewisville, TX $700 $1,620 $2,350 $2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,398. 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 $1,650. 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 Southwest Dallas, TX is $1,199 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southwest 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
75243, Dallas, TX $7,450 $999 $1,550 $1,563

Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest Dallas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Southwest Dallas, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Southwest 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 Southwest Dallas, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.18. There are a total of 61 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $2.03. There are a total of 82 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southwest Dallas, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,845 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 127 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Dallas.
How have rent prices in Southwest Dallas, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Southwest Dallas, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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