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Average Rent in Denton, TX

43 apartment buildings, 500 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

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Avg Rent

$1,559/mo

median $1,524

-13.4% vs last month

Cheapest

$741/mo

Westview Heights Denton

Properties

43

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Units

500

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 43 properties in Denton, TX.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 3 months

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$1,515
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Denton, TX $1,450$1,550$1,650$1,750 Jul 9Jul 30Aug 27Sep 17Oct 8

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Denton, TX Rent Prices

All 43 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 1.8 (54)

Across The Street Apartments

1701 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $479/mo as of Sep 29
Avg $636 6 units
#2 2.6 (103)

Iconic Village Apartments

2411 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $479/mo as of Sep 29
Avg $631 47 units
#3 3.2 (25)

Crash Pads / The Hangar Apartments

814 Bernard St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $489/mo as of Sep 29
Avg $634 4 units
#4 2.7 (102)

The Quarter Apartments

1003 Eagle Dr, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $489/mo as of Sep 29
Avg $601 5 units
#5 4.3 (19)

Westview Heights Denton

2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA

From $741/mo
Avg $1,350 6 units
#6 3.3 (258)

Woodhill

1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA

From $823/mo
Avg $1,187 39 units
#7 3.9 (107)

Aspire

201 Coronado Dr, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $878/mo
Avg $980 7 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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Across The Street Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

Across The Street Apartments

1.8 (54)

1701 W Oak St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $479/mo prices as of Sep 29
6 units
Iconic Village Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

Iconic Village Apartments

2.6 (103)

2411 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $479/mo prices as of Sep 29
47 units
Crash Pads / The Hangar Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

Crash Pads / The Hangar Apartments

3.2 (25)

814 Bernard St, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $489/mo prices as of Sep 29
4 units
The Quarter Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

The Quarter Apartments

2.7 (102)

1003 Eagle Dr, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $489/mo prices as of Sep 29
5 units
Westview Heights Denton apartments in Denton, TX

Westview Heights Denton

4.3 (19)

2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA

From $741/mo
6 units
Woodhill apartments in Denton, TX

Woodhill

3.3 (258)

1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA

From $823/mo
39 units
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Denton, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,559 per month, based on 500 units across 43 apartment communities. Prices range from $741 at Westview Heights Denton to $2,638 at Alta Denton Station.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,575/mo $1,575/mo 1
1 Bed $1,346/mo $823/mo 198
2 Bed $1,599/mo $741/mo 209
3 Bed $2,011/mo $1,149/mo 82
4 Bed $1,206/mo $899/mo 5

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Building Economics

How much do Denton, TX apartments earn?

The 12 buildings we can estimate generate about $3.3M in rental revenue per month ($39M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.Yardly Elm $489K/mo $2,067 / $1,729 90% 316
2.Prose Prominence $466K/mo $1,585 / $1,474 88% 360
3.Carmel Villas $398K/mo $2,024 / $2,063 84% 230
4.YardHomes Parkside $332K/mo $1,765 / $1,835 79% 230
5.Woodhill $329K/mo $1,187 / $1,107 88% 336
7 more estimated buildings $1.2M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Denton, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Denton, TX averages $1,346/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,599/mo. At the local median household income of $73,719, that works out to 25% 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 Denton, TX at $1,344/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% 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

$62,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,559/mo.

Comfortable income

$75,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($741/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.

Median household income in Denton, TX is $73,719 , about 1% 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) $1,559
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,365/mo

Population

146,987

Median household income

$73,719

Census median rent

$1,344/mo

Census rent burden

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 30-Day Change Properties
Dallas, TX $1,520 -3% -20.4% 679
Addison, TX $1,685 +8% +1.5% 365
Austin, TX $1,658 +6% -10.2% 283
Houston, TX $1,954 +25% -11.4% 225
Irving, TX $1,888 +21% -9% 116
Arlington, TX $1,391 -11% +0.5% 65

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Denton, TX?

The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,559 per month, based on 500 units across 43 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Denton, TX?

The median asking rent in Denton, TX is $1,524 per month, computed from 500 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,559/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denton, TX?

The lowest available rent in Denton, TX starts at $741 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,346/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $823/mo across 198 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,599/mo. Units start from $741/mo across 209 units currently listed.

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