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Average Rent in Garland, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Garland, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,227/mo
▲ +30.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$700/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
368
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Garland, TX
Compare average rent across Garland, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland 75048 | $1,962 | $1,469 | 1 | 31 |
| Almeta, Bonite, & Bella Vista | $1,866 | $1,570 | 1 | 8 |
| Garland 75040 | $1,789 | $1,155 | 4 | 79 |
| Garland 75043 | $1,170 | $899 | 1 | 15 |
| The L Streets | $923 | $700 | 2 | 235 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Garland, TX?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Garland, TX is $1,227 per month across 9 apartment communities and 368 available units. Rents have increased $367 (30.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Meadows on Amanda Lane starting at $700/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,215/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $983/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,701/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,761/mo.
Prices range from $700 to $3,011 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 128 units are currently listed.
Garland, TX Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Garland, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Garland, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows on Amanda Lane | $700/mo | $923/mo | 233 | 2.7 |
| Hills of Palos Verdes | $899/mo | $1,170/mo | 15 | 4.1 |
| Fountains of Jupiter | $925/mo | $1,005/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Oaks 5th Street Crossing at City Station | $1,155/mo | $1,382/mo | 15 | 4.1 |
| Oaks 5th Street Crossing At City Center | $1,250/mo | $1,388/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Woodlands at the Preserve | $1,255/mo | $1,700/mo | 25 | 3.7 |
| Adaline at the Station | $1,469/mo | $1,962/mo | 31 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Garland, TX Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Garland, TX
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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
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,227/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($700/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Garland, TX is $74,717 , about 27% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Garland, TX
Overall prices in Garland, 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 Garland, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,227 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,033/mo |
Population
245,298
Median household income
$74,717
Census median rent
$1,525/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
30 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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