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Average Rent in West Arlington & Rent Trends
What is the average rent in West Arlington?
The average listed apartment rent in West Arlington is $1,236 per month, as of October 17, 2026. This sample includes 7 priced apartments in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in West Arlington, Arlington, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.
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Market Average
$1,236/mo
Lowest Available
$1,055/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
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West Arlington vs Arlington, TX Average
West Arlington is cheaper than the Arlington, TX average by $135/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,371/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Arlington?
As of October 2026, the average rent in West Arlington is $1,236 per month across 1 apartment community and 7 available units.
The most affordable option is Westley Apartments starting at $1,055/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,196/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,475/mo.
Prices range from $1,055 to $1,475 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Arlington
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Arlington
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westley Apartments | $1,055/mo | $1,236/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
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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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,236/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,055/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in West Arlington is $73,519 , about 24% above the comfortable-living threshold.
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Cost of living in West Arlington
Overall prices in West Arlington 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 West Arlington's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,236 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,042/mo |
Population
394,769
Median household income
$73,519
Census median rent
$1,389/mo
Census rent burden
33.9%
Median age
33.6
Mean commute
27 min
Google Search Trends for West Arlington Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.