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Average Rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 24 apartment communities in Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,130/mo
▼ 1.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,130/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
24
tracked daily
Units Listed
358
available now
Dallas Downtown Historic District vs Dallas, TX Average
Dallas Downtown Historic District is more expensive the Dallas, TX average by $360/mo (20%). The citywide average is $1,770/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District is $2,130 per month across 24 apartment communities and 358 available units. Rents have decreased $37 (1.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Gateway East at the Arts District starting at $1,130/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,130/mo.
Prices range from $1,130 to $6,635 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 56 units are currently listed.
Dallas Downtown Historic District Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Dallas Downtown Historic District
Rent Prices by Apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway East at the Arts District | $1,130/mo | $1,457/mo | 17 | 4.2 |
| Marquis at Texas Street | $1,251/mo | $1,369/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Eleven10 at Farmers Market Apartments | $1,286/mo | $1,408/mo | 22 | 3.7 |
| 1900 Elm Apartments | $1,290/mo | $1,573/mo | 10 | 4.7 |
| Oak & Ellum | $1,305/mo | $1,450/mo | 41 | 3.6 |
| Cortland Farmers Market | $1,500/mo | $1,604/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Arpeggio Apartment Homes | $1,525/mo | $1,753/mo | 15 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Dallas Downtown Historic District Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,130/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,130/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Dallas Downtown Historic District is $67,760 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dallas Downtown Historic District
Overall prices in Dallas Downtown Historic District 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 Downtown Historic District's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,130 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,936/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.
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