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Average Rent in Allen, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Allen, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,150/mo
▼ 6.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,539/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
129
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Allen, TX
Compare average rent across Allen, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen 75013 | $1,825 | $1,089 | 7 | 394 |
| Allen 75070 | $1,299 | $1,041 | 1 | 69 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Allen, TX?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Allen, TX is $2,150 per month across 8 apartment communities and 129 available units. Rents have decreased $113 (6.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is McKinney Square Apartments starting at $1,539/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,150/mo.
Prices range from $1,539 to $3,048 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 50 units are currently listed.
Allen, TX Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Allen, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Allen, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney Square Apartments | $1,539/mo | $1,661/mo | 18 | 4.1 |
| The Lofts at Watters Creek | $1,720/mo | $1,892/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Magnolia on the Green | $1,795/mo | $1,805/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| The Link at Twin Creeks | $1,822/mo | $1,889/mo | 14 | 4.1 |
| Watterscape Urban Residential | $1,899/mo | $2,252/mo | 55 | 3.9 |
| Alta at the Farm | $2,245/mo | $2,392/mo | 12 | 4.6 |
| Alta Magnolia | $2,315/mo | $2,426/mo | 20 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Allen, TX Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Allen, 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
$86,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,150/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,539/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Allen, TX is $129,130 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Allen, TX
Overall prices in Allen, 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 Allen, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,150 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,956/mo |
Population
107,684
Median household income
$129,130
Census median rent
$1,877/mo
Rent as % of income
30.9%
Median age
38.5
Mean commute
28 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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