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Average Rent in Denton, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Denton, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,600/mo
Lowest Available
$1,644/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
38
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Denton, TX
Compare average rent across Denton, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton 76207 | $1,928 | ▼ $23 | $741 | 7 | 219 |
| Denton 76201 | $1,761 | ▲ $261 | $1,495 | 1 | 12 |
| Denton 76208 | $1,671 | ▼ $26 | $1,062 | 9 | 359 |
| Denton 76210 | $1,603 | ▲ $20 | $1,338 | 1 | 13 |
| Denton 76209 | $1,515 | ▼ $27 | $999 | 8 | 79 |
| Denton 76205 | $1,229 | ▼ $59 | $775 | 2 | 40 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Denton, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Denton, TX is $2,600 per month across 4 apartment communities and 38 available units.
The most affordable option is The Hudson at Pecan Creek starting at $1,644/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $2,600/mo.
Prices range from $1,644 to $3,095 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Denton, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Denton, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson at Pecan Creek | $1,644/mo | $1,757/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
| Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments | $1,691/mo | $1,691/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| The Residences at Rayzor Ranch | $2,299/mo | $2,689/mo | 33 | 4.1 |
| Audra Townhomes | $2,420/mo | $2,420/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
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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
$104,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,600/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,644/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Median household income in Denton, TX is $73,719 , about 41% 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) | $2,600 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $6,406/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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