Average Rent in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southwest Dallas, TX Rents

Southwest Dallas rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $2,575 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $211 (-13.97%) year-over-year from $1,507 to $1,297. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $189 (-12.35%) year-over-year from $1,526 to $1,338. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.09%) year-over-year from $1,898 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.34%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (5.68%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $2,835. 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 11.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.41	$1,297	$1,507 (-13.97%)	$1,426 (-9.08%)
1 BR	$1.88	$1,338	$1,526 (-12.35%)	$1,606 (-16.74%)
2 BR	$1.62	$1,900	$1,898 (0.09%)	$2,087 (-8.97%)
3 BR	$1.47	$2,425	$2,433 (-0.34%)	$2,538 (-4.46%)
4+ BR	$1.22	$2,835	$2,683 (5.68%)	$2,507 (13.10%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Dallas, TX

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Top Cities Near Southwest Dallas

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Southwest Dallas. The average rent in Southwest Dallas is currently $2,540 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Dallas, TX, with an average rent of $2,055, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southwest Dallas, TX is Plano, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,575 per month.

Let's compare Southwest Dallas, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.45% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX are about 33.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Southwest Dallas, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dallas, TX	$1,270	$1,363	$2,340	$2,055
Fort Worth, TX	N/A	$1,588	$1,980	$2,153
Arlington, TX	N/A	$1,344	$2,199	$2,249
Garland, TX	N/A	$1,860	$2,525	$2,540
Frisco, TX	N/A	$1,490	$2,244	$2,550
McKinney, TX	$3,000	$1,825	$2,558	$2,568
Plano, TX	N/A	$1,480	$2,367	$2,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Dallas

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Southwest Dallas

Some of these counties include Fort Worth, TX, Northeast Tarrant, TX, and Arlington, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,375. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fort Worth, TX. It's average rent per month is $2,074. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,573, Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX is the most expensive county by Southwest Dallas, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest Dallas, TX is 18.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest Dallas, TX is 13.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fort Worth, TX	N/A	$1,570	$1,964	$2,074
Northeast Tarrant, TX	N/A	$1,705	$1,923	$2,275
Arlington, TX	N/A	$1,344	$1,997	$2,300
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$650	$1,400	$2,463	$2,375
Plano, TX	$1,610	$1,634	$2,447	$2,535
McKinney, TX	$2,900	$1,673	$2,550	$2,550
Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,750	$2,573

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest Dallas

There is one zipcode in or near Southwest Dallas, TX. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,588.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near 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	$2,900	$1,825	$2,565	$2,588

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 $2,200. 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $2.41. There are a total of 3 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 $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $1.88. There are a total of 25 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 $1,752 and an average price per square feet of $1.62. There are a total of 22 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 -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Southwest Dallas, TX is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.