Average Rent in Denton, TX
16 apartment buildings, 485 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,689/mo
Cheapest
$1,042/mo
Properties
16
Units
485
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Denton, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Denton, TX Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Westview Heights Denton
2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA
Majestic Parc
2700 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Hickory Creek Ranch Apartments
2700 Cedar Creek Ln, Denton, TX 76210, USA
Alta Denton Station
3909 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Prose Prominence
3701 Prominence Pkwy, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Woods at Forest Crossing
3755 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Birchway Denton
1710 Northstar Rd, Denton, TX 76208, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westview Heights Denton 2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA | $1,042 | $1,434 | $1.49 | 4.3 (19) | 22 |
| 2 | Majestic Parc 2700 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA | $1,150 | $1,378 | $1.54 | 4.6 (58) | 14 |
| 3 | Hickory Creek Ranch Apartments 2700 Cedar Creek Ln, Denton, TX 76210, USA | $1,156 | $1,463 | $1.68 | 4 (186) | 5 |
| 4 | Alta Denton Station 3909 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76208, USA | $1,157 | $1,631 | $1.60 | 4.6 (210) | 6 |
| 5 | Prose Prominence 3701 Prominence Pkwy, Denton, TX 76208, USA | $1,178 | $1,532 | $1.59 | 4.8 (178) | 43 |
| 6 | Woods at Forest Crossing 3755 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208, USA | $1,240 | $1,693 | $1.68 | 4.8 (98) | 3 |
| 7 | Birchway Denton 1710 Northstar Rd, Denton, TX 76208, USA | $1,279 | $1,565 | $1.71 | 4.7 (56) | 94 |
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Westview Heights Denton
4.3 (19)2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA
Majestic Parc
4.6 (58)2700 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Hickory Creek Ranch Apartments
4 (186)2700 Cedar Creek Ln, Denton, TX 76210, USA
Alta Denton Station
4.6 (210)3909 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Prose Prominence
4.8 (178)3701 Prominence Pkwy, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Woods at Forest Crossing
4.8 (98)3755 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Denton, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,689 per month, based on 485 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,042 at Westview Heights Denton to $1,895 at Carmel Villas.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,470/mo | $1,042/mo | 244 |
| 2 Bed | $1,806/mo | $1,244/mo | 193 |
| 3 Bed | $2,241/mo | $1,657/mo | 33 |
| 4 Bed | $2,535/mo | $2,449/mo | 15 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Denton, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Denton, TX averages $1,470/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,806/mo. At the local median household income of $73,719, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Denton, TX at $1,344/mo. The current tracked market average runs 26% 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 Denton, 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:
- University of North Texas
- Peterbilt Motors
- Tetra Pak
Mean one-way commute in Denton, TX is 25 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 Denton, 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
$68,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,689/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,042/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Denton, TX is $73,719 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Denton, TX
Overall prices in Denton, 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 Denton, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,689 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,495/mo |
Population
146,987
Median household income
$73,719
Census median rent
$1,344/mo
Rent as % of income
34.9%
Median age
31.0
Mean commute
25 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 Denton, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Denton, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +19% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +5% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +10% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +34% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | -4% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +20% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Denton, TX?
The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,689 per month, based on 485 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denton, TX?
The lowest available rent in Denton, TX starts at $1,042 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,470/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,042/mo across 244 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,806/mo. Units start from $1,244/mo across 193 units currently listed.
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