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Average Rent in Dallas, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 411 apartment communities in Dallas, TX. Updated daily.

Market Average

$1,785/mo

Lowest Available

$730/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

411

tracked daily

Units Listed

3329

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

Compare average rent across Dallas, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Dallas 75225 $3,333 - $1,901 5 48
Park Cities $3,055 - $1,950 2 26
Dallas Downtown Historic District $2,650 ▼  $403 $628 48 979
South Dallas $2,389 - $1,075 2 190
Old East Dallas $2,333 ▼  $108 $1,140 16 246
Dallas 75226 $2,118 ▲  $494 $1,289 11 144
Lakewood $2,019 ▼  $2,225 $760 10 142

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dallas, TX?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,785 per month across 411 apartment communities and 3329 available units.

The most affordable option is The Positano starting at $730/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,785/mo.

Prices range from $730 to $9,212 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 770 units are currently listed.

Dallas, TX Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
March 2026 $2,818 - 8
April 2026 $2,610 -$208 47
May 2026 $1,951 -$659 136
June 2026 $1,864 -$87 140
July 2026 $1,818 -$46 152
August 2026 $1,819 +$1 150
September 2026 $1,774 -$45 435
October 2026 $1,496 -$278 444

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Dallas, TX

2 Bed
$1,785
from $730 · 3329 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Dallas, TX

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Positano $730/mo $730/mo 1 4.2
The Mondello $740/mo $740/mo 2 4.5
Spanish Cove Apartments $810/mo $1,958/mo 68 3.4
Summit at Mirasol Apartments $833/mo $833/mo 1 3.5
La Madera Apartment Homes $849/mo $849/mo 2 3
Sienna Springs Apartments $881/mo $1,028/mo 19 3.3
Devon Park Apartments $890/mo $923/mo 3 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dallas, TX

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,785 per month as of October 2026, based on 3329 units across 411 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Dallas, TX?

The current average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,785/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Dallas, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Dallas, TX is The Positano with units starting at $730/mo.

How many apartments are available in Dallas, TX?

There are 3329 units available across 411 apartment communities in Dallas, TX.

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

$71,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,785/mo.

Comfortable income

$86,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($730/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.

Median household income in Dallas, TX is $67,760 , about 21% 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) $1,785
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,591/mo

Population

1,299,553

Median household income

$67,760

Census median rent

$1,403/mo

Census rent burden

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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