Average Rent in Richardson, TX
18 apartment buildings, 160 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,566/mo
Cheapest
$1,073/mo
Properties
18
Units
160
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 18 properties in Richardson, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Richardson, TX Rent Prices
All 18 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cutter's Point Apartment Homes
1111 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Northside Apartments
3000 Northside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
Brick Row Apartments Richardson
744 Brick Row, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Falls on Clearwood Apartments
613 Clearwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Prestonwood Apartments
333 Prestonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
The Collins Apartments
540 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Richland Park Apartments
951 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutter's Point Apartment Homes 1111 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,073 | $1,412 | $1.34 | 3.6 (247) | 3 |
| 2 | Northside Apartments 3000 Northside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA | $1,086 | $2,003 | $5.47 | 2.8 (926) | 3 |
| 3 | Brick Row Apartments Richardson 744 Brick Row, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,105 | $1,105 | -- | 3.3 (289) | 1 |
| 4 | Falls on Clearwood Apartments 613 Clearwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,145 | $1,467 | $1.30 | 4.3 (191) | 3 |
| 5 | Prestonwood Apartments 333 Prestonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,171 | $1,382 | $1.36 | 4 (208) | 15 |
| 6 | The Collins Apartments 540 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,175 | $1,175 | $4.30 | 3.9 (415) | 1 |
| 7 | Richland Park Apartments 951 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA | $1,199 | $1,724 | $1.71 | 4 (141) | 5 |
Explore Each Property
Cutter's Point Apartment Homes
3.6 (247)1111 Abrams Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Northside Apartments
2.8 (926)3000 Northside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
Brick Row Apartments Richardson
3.3 (289)744 Brick Row, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Falls on Clearwood Apartments
4.3 (191)613 Clearwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Prestonwood Apartments
4 (208)333 Prestonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
The Collins Apartments
3.9 (415)540 Buckingham Rd, Richardson, TX 75081, USA
Richardson, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Richardson, TX is $1,566 per month, based on 160 units across 18 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,073 at Cutter's Point Apartment Homes to $1,404 at Valley Estates.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,358/mo | $1,358/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,343/mo | $1,073/mo | 74 |
| 2 Bed | $1,678/mo | $1,229/mo | 64 |
| 3 Bed | $2,018/mo | $1,086/mo | 21 |
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 Richardson, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Richardson, TX averages $1,343/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,678/mo. At the local median household income of $96,257, that works out to 20% 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 Richardson, TX at $1,825/mo. The current tracked market average runs 14% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Richardson, 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:
- Fossil Group
- Cisco Systems
- Texas Instruments
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Mean one-way commute in Richardson, TX is 24 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 Richardson, 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
$63,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,566/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,073/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Richardson, TX is $96,257 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Richardson, TX
Overall prices in Richardson, 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 Richardson, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,566 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,372/mo |
Population
118,269
Median household income
$96,257
Census median rent
$1,825/mo
Rent as % of income
29.7%
Median age
34.0
Mean commute
24 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 Richardson, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Richardson, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +29% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +13% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +19% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +45% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | +4% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +30% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Richardson, TX?
The average rent in Richardson, TX is $1,566 per month, based on 160 units across 18 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Richardson, TX?
The lowest available rent in Richardson, TX starts at $1,073 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Richardson, TX average $1,343/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,073/mo across 74 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Richardson, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Richardson, TX average $1,678/mo. Units start from $1,229/mo across 64 units currently listed.
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