Average Rent in Denton, TX
30 apartment buildings, 704 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,696/mo
market average
Cheapest
$900/mo
The Loop Apartments
Properties
30
tracked daily
Units
704
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 30 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 30 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Loop Apartments
517 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Woodhill
1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments
3500 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Place To Be Properties
525 S Carroll Blvd Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA
The Hudson at Pecan Creek
2001 Duchess Dr, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Pebblebrook Parkside
201 S Loop 288 apt 1204, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Westview Heights Denton
2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Loop Apartments 517 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, USA | $900 | $1,133 | $1.99 | 3.6 (217) | 3 |
| 2 | Woodhill 1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA | $950 | $1,305 | $1.41 | 3.3 (258) | 34 |
| 3 | Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments 3500 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA | $999 | $1,330 | $1.19 | 3.6 (240) | 3 |
| 4 | Place To Be Properties 525 S Carroll Blvd Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA | $999 | $1,183 | $1.82 | 2.7 (252) | 3 |
| 5 | The Hudson at Pecan Creek 2001 Duchess Dr, Denton, TX 76208, USA | $999 | $1,348 | $1.40 | 3.8 (56) | 9 |
| 6 | Pebblebrook Parkside 201 S Loop 288 apt 1204, Denton, TX 76205, USA | $1,027 | $1,562 | $1.61 | 4 (78) | 46 |
| 7 | Westview Heights Denton 2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA | $1,042 | $1,407 | $1.53 | 4.3 (19) | 17 |
Explore Each Property
The Loop Apartments
3.6 (217)517 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Woodhill
3.3 (258)1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments
3.6 (240)3500 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA
Place To Be Properties
2.7 (252)525 S Carroll Blvd Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA
The Hudson at Pecan Creek
3.8 (56)2001 Duchess Dr, Denton, TX 76208, USA
Pebblebrook Parkside
4 (78)201 S Loop 288 apt 1204, Denton, TX 76205, USA
Denton, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,696 per month, based on 704 units across 30 apartment communities. Prices range from $900 at The Loop Apartments to $2,099 at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,801/mo | $1,340/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $1,397/mo | $900/mo | 300 |
| 2 Bed | $1,764/mo | $999/mo | 273 |
| 3 Bed | $2,201/mo | $1,299/mo | 91 |
| 4 Bed | $2,517/mo | $1,644/mo | 29 |
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 Denton, TX apartments earn?
The 24 buildings we can estimate generate about $11M in rental revenue per month ($126M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Birchway Denton | $963K/mo | 91% | 756 |
| 2.Alta Rayzor Ranch | $960K/mo | 94% | 576 |
| 3.Alta Monarch Crossing | $898K/mo | 90% | 678 |
| 4.The Residences at Rayzor Ranch | $849K/mo | 92% | 432 |
| 5.Marlowe Denton | $834K/mo | 86% | 606 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. 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 $1,397/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,764/mo. At the local median household income of $73,719, that works out to 28% 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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,696/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/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) | $1,696 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,502/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Denton, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Denton, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,666 | -2% | 332 |
| Austin, TX | $1,962 | +16% | 206 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,837 | +8% | 166 |
| Houston, TX | $2,310 | +36% | 81 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,584 | -7% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,398 | -18% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Denton, TX?
The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,696 per month, based on 704 units across 30 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denton, TX?
The lowest available rent in Denton, TX starts at $900 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 $1,397/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $900/mo across 300 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,764/mo. Units start from $999/mo across 273 units currently listed.
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