Average Rent in Balch Springs, TX
7 apartment buildings, 29 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Balch Springs, TXAvg Rent
$1,249/mo
median $1,250
market average
Cheapest
$799/mo
Quail Village Apartments
Properties
7
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Units
29
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Balch Springs, TX Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Quail Village Apartments
12227 Quail Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Enclave on Pioneer
4614 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Ambassador Apartments & Townhomes
4400 Ambassador Way, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Ambassador Townhomes
11902 Brook Valley Cir, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Timbers at Hickory Tree
3401 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Forestwood Apartments
4011 S Beltline Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75181, USA
Peachtree Senior Living Apartments
11209 Rylie Crest Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quail Village Apartments 12227 Quail Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $799 | $830 | $1.49/ft² | 3.3 (98) | 5 |
| 2 | Enclave on Pioneer 4614 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $960 | $1,094 | $1.58/ft² | 4.5 (228) | 6 |
| 3 | Ambassador Apartments & Townhomes 4400 Ambassador Way, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1.58/ft² | 4 (117) | 3 |
| 4 | Ambassador Townhomes 11902 Brook Valley Cir, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1.58/ft² | 4.6 (5) | 3 |
| 5 | Timbers at Hickory Tree 3401 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $1,221 | $1,481 | $1.41/ft² | 4 (95) | 5 |
| 6 | Forestwood Apartments 4011 S Beltline Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75181, USA | $1,265 as of Oct 11 | $1,459 | $1.80/ft² | 3.7 (151) | 23 |
| 7 | Peachtree Senior Living Apartments 11209 Rylie Crest Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA | $1,299 | $1,514 | $1.41/ft² | 4 (43) | 7 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Quail Village Apartments
3.3 (98)12227 Quail Dr, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Enclave on Pioneer
4.5 (228)4614 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Ambassador Apartments & Townhomes
4 (117)4400 Ambassador Way, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Ambassador Townhomes
4.6 (5)11902 Brook Valley Cir, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Timbers at Hickory Tree
4 (95)3401 Hickory Tree Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180, USA
Forestwood Apartments
3.7 (151)4011 S Beltline Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75181, USA
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Balch Springs, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,249 per month, based on 29 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Quail Village Apartments to $1,700 at Peachtree Senior Living Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $995/mo | $799/mo | 13 |
| 2 Bed | $1,433/mo | $1,250/mo | 14 |
| 3 Bed | $1,607/mo | $1,607/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Balch Springs, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Balch Springs, TX averages $995/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,433/mo. At the local median household income of $70,528, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Balch Springs, TX at $1,260/mo. The current tracked market average runs 1% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Balch Springs, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Balch Springs, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,249/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Balch Springs, TX is $70,528 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Balch Springs, TX
Overall prices in Balch Springs, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Balch Springs, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,249 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,055/mo |
Population
27,181
Median household income
$70,528
Census median rent
$1,260/mo
Census rent burden
31.6%
Median age
33.8
Mean commute
36 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Balch Springs, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Balch Springs, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $1,521 | +22% | -20.6% | 680 |
| Addison, TX | $1,682 | +35% | +0.8% | 366 |
| Austin, TX | $1,654 | +32% | -10.4% | 291 |
| Houston, TX | $1,946 | +56% | -12% | 225 |
| Irving, TX | $1,886 | +51% | -9.1% | 116 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,391 | +11% | +0.5% | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Balch Springs, TX?
The average rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,249 per month, based on 29 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Balch Springs, TX?
The median asking rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,250 per month, computed from 29 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,249/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Balch Springs, TX?
The lowest available rent in Balch Springs, TX starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Balch Springs, TX average $995/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $799/mo across 13 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Balch Springs, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Balch Springs, TX average $1,433/mo. Units start from $1,250/mo across 14 units currently listed.
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