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Average Rent in Dallas, TX

171 apartment buildings, 4194 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro

Avg Rent

$1,844/mo

median $1,573

+3.8% vs last month

Cheapest

$652/mo

The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments

Properties

171

tracked daily

Units

4194

available now

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 171 properties in Dallas, TX.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,880
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Dallas, TX $1,700$1,783$1,867$1,950 May 14Jun 4Jul 2Jul 23Aug 13

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Dallas, TX Rent Prices

All 171 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 4.2 (297)

The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments

5704 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA

From $652/mo
Avg $1,231 21 units
#2 2.7 (423)

Meadows on Amanda Lane

11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA

From $700/mo
Avg $923 233 units
#3 3.3 (291)

Tides on Timberglen

3550 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $719/mo
Avg $1,056 130 units
#4 3.2 (386)

Keystone Falls

3653 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $743/mo
Avg $1,198 33 units
#5 4.1 (145)

Montfort Crossing

5580 Harvest Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75230, USA

From $749/mo
Avg $1,058 5 units
#6 3.8 (365)

Spring Parc Apartment Homes

18250 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $800/mo
Avg $1,092 16 units
#7 3.7 (239)

Cottonwood

13323 Esperanza Rd, Dallas, TX 75240, USA

From $839/mo
Avg $1,164 6 units

Rent & Price History by Building

The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments apartments in Dallas, TX

The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments

4.2 (297)

5704 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA

From $652/mo
21 units
Meadows on Amanda Lane apartments in Dallas, TX

Meadows on Amanda Lane

2.7 (423)

11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA

From $700/mo
233 units
Tides on Timberglen apartments in Dallas, TX

Tides on Timberglen

3.3 (291)

3550 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $719/mo
130 units
Keystone Falls apartments in Dallas, TX

Keystone Falls

3.2 (386)

3653 Timberglen Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $743/mo
33 units
Montfort Crossing apartments in Dallas, TX

Montfort Crossing

4.1 (145)

5580 Harvest Hill Rd, Dallas, TX 75230, USA

From $749/mo
5 units
Spring Parc Apartment Homes apartments in Dallas, TX

Spring Parc Apartment Homes

3.8 (365)

18250 Marsh Ln, Dallas, TX 75287, USA

From $800/mo
16 units

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Dallas, TX neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 22 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

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Dallas, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,844 per month, based on 4194 units across 171 apartment communities. Prices range from $652 at The Ridge on Spring Valley Apartments to $13,752 at The Victor.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,778/mo $652/mo 335
1 Bed $1,575/mo $700/mo 2413
2 Bed $2,210/mo $949/mo 1297
3 Bed $3,173/mo $999/mo 146
4 Bed $3,112/mo $3,112/mo 1
5 Bed $3,013/mo $2,539/mo 2

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Building Economics

How much do Dallas, TX apartments earn?

The 57 buildings we can estimate generate about $26M in rental revenue per month ($310M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.AMLI Fountain Place $1.3M/mo $4,239 / $4,101 90% 366
2.The Victor $1.3M/mo $5,643 / $3,826 95% 344
3.Atelier $1.2M/mo $4,108 / $3,110 89% 417
4.Brady Residences $1.1M/mo $3,551 / $3,795 91% 310
5.East Quarter Residences $990K/mo $3,170 / $3,424 86% 335
52 more estimated buildings $20M/mo

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

Who rents in Dallas, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dallas, TX averages $1,575/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,210/mo. At the local median household income of $67,760, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Dallas, TX at $1,403/mo. The current tracked market average runs 31% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Dallas, 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:

  • AT&T
  • American Airlines
  • Texas Instruments
  • ExxonMobil
  • Toyota North America
  • Lockheed Martin
  • JPMorgan Chase

Mean one-way commute in Dallas, TX is 26 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 Dallas, 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

$74,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,844/mo.

Comfortable income

$89,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($652/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.

Median household income in Dallas, TX is $67,760 , about 23% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Dallas, TX

Overall prices in Dallas, 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 Dallas, TX's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,844
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,650/mo

Population

1,299,553

Median household income

$67,760

Census median rent

$1,403/mo

Rent as % of income

30.3%

Median age

33.4

Mean commute

26 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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Nearby cities in Texas

How Dallas, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Dallas, TX 30-Day Change Properties
Addison, TX $1,671 -9% 0% 347
Austin, TX $1,980 +7% -1.3% 233
Houston, TX $2,213 +20% -20.6% 107
Arlington, TX $1,422 -23% -0.6% 56
Lewisville, TX $1,654 -10% +1.9% 55
San Antonio, TX $2,106 +14% -3% 52

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,844 per month, based on 4194 units across 171 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Dallas, TX?

The median asking rent in Dallas, TX is $1,573 per month, computed from 4194 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,844/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dallas, TX?

The lowest available rent in Dallas, TX starts at $652 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX average $1,575/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $700/mo across 2413 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX average $2,210/mo. Units start from $949/mo across 1297 units currently listed.

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