Average Rent in Dallas, TX
166 apartment buildings, 3956 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$1,836/mo
market average
Cheapest
$700/mo
Meadows on Amanda Lane
Properties
166
tracked daily
Units
3956
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 166 properties in Dallas, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Dallas, TX Rent Prices
All 166 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Meadows on Amanda Lane
11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA
The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments
5704 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
Silver Creek Apartment Homes
18949 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Tides on Timberglen
3550 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Rock Creek
5850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
TwentyFive25 Apartments
2525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Daxton
5383 Southern Blvd, Dallas, TX 75240, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadows on Amanda Lane 11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA | $700 | $923 | $1.28 | 2.7 (423) | 233 |
| 2 | The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments 5704 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA | $758 | $1,213 | $1.46 | 4.2 (297) | 23 |
| 3 | Silver Creek Apartment Homes 18949 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75287, USA | $775 | $1,103 | $1.59 | 3.5 (320) | 44 |
| 4 | Tides on Timberglen 3550 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA | $780 | $1,124 | $1.24 | 3.3 (291) | 102 |
| 5 | Rock Creek 5850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA | $782 | $1,110 | $1.39 | 4 (336) | 7 |
| 6 | TwentyFive25 Apartments 2525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA | $799 | $863 | $1.44 | 3.4 (224) | 70 |
| 7 | Daxton 5383 Southern Blvd, Dallas, TX 75240, USA | $812 | $1,136 | $1.35 | 3.5 (274) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Meadows on Amanda Lane
2.7 (423)11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA
The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments
4.2 (297)5704 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
Silver Creek Apartment Homes
3.5 (320)18949 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Tides on Timberglen
3.3 (291)3550 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Rock Creek
4 (336)5850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
TwentyFive25 Apartments
3.4 (224)2525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Dallas, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,836 per month, based on 3956 units across 166 apartment communities. Prices range from $700 at Meadows on Amanda Lane to $3,786 at Novel Turtle Creek.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,898/mo | $758/mo | 349 |
| 1 Bed | $1,574/mo | $700/mo | 2284 |
| 2 Bed | $2,129/mo | $945/mo | 1170 |
| 3 Bed | $3,357/mo | $999/mo | 153 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Dallas, TX apartments earn?
The 155 buildings we can estimate generate about $83M in rental revenue per month ($994M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1400HiLine | $2.8M/mo | 94% | 942 |
| 2.Uptown by Onni | $2.5M/mo | 99% | 678 |
| 3.St. James Apartments | $2.4M/mo | 97% | 795 |
| 4.Cortland M-Line | $1.9M/mo | 99% | 592 |
| 5.Cortland at West Village | $1.9M/mo | 99% | 604 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Dallas, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dallas, TX averages $1,574/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,129/mo. At the local median household income of $67,760, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dallas, TX at $1,403/mo. The current tracked market average runs 31% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dallas, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Dallas-Fort Worth
Demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- AT&T
- American Airlines
- Texas Instruments
- ExxonMobil
- Toyota North America
- Lockheed Martin
- JPMorgan Chase
Mean one-way commute in Dallas, TX is 26 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dallas, 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
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,836/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Dallas, TX is $67,760 , about 23% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dallas, TX
Overall prices in Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,836 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,642/mo |
Population
1,299,553
Median household income
$67,760
Census median rent
$1,403/mo
Rent as % of income
30.3%
Median age
33.4
Mean commute
26 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Dallas, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Dallas, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,666 | -9% | 332 |
| Austin, TX | $1,962 | +7% | 206 |
| Houston, TX | $2,310 | +26% | 81 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,584 | -14% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,398 | -24% | 54 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,076 | +13% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?
The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,836 per month, based on 3956 units across 166 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dallas, TX?
The lowest available rent in Dallas, TX starts at $700 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX average $1,574/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $700/mo across 2284 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX average $2,129/mo. Units start from $945/mo across 1170 units currently listed.
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