Average Rent in Dallas TX
137 apartment buildings, 3208 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,823/mo
Cheapest
$700/mo
Properties
137
Units
3208
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 137 properties in Dallas TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Dallas TX Rent Prices
All 137 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Meadows on Amanda Lane
11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA
Rock Creek
5850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
TwentyFive25 Apartments
2525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Holbrook Apartment Homes
9760 Scyene Rd, Dallas, TX 75227, USA
Frankford Flats Apartments
2601 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Lexington Apartment Homes
5426 Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
Aberdeen @ Bellmar Apartments
10843 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadows on Amanda Lane 11330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA | $700 | $923 | $1.28 | 2.7 | 233 |
| 2 | Rock Creek 5850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA | $712 | $1,071 | $1.35 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | TwentyFive25 Apartments 2525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA | $729 | $936 | $1.46 | 3.4 | 97 |
| 4 | Holbrook Apartment Homes 9760 Scyene Rd, Dallas, TX 75227, USA | $740 | $1,045 | $1.43 | 4 | 61 |
| 5 | Frankford Flats Apartments 2601 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA | $749 | $1,191 | $1.39 | 3.5 | 21 |
| 6 | Lexington Apartment Homes 5426 Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX 75248, USA | $773 | $1,142 | $1.25 | 3.5 | 54 |
| 7 | Aberdeen @ Bellmar Apartments 10843 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75231, USA | $775 | $1,088 | $1.70 | 3.7 | 58 |
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Meadows on Amanda Lane
2.711330 Amanda Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA
Rock Creek
45850 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254, USA
TwentyFive25 Apartments
3.42525 Players Ct, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Holbrook Apartment Homes
49760 Scyene Rd, Dallas, TX 75227, USA
Frankford Flats Apartments
3.52601 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287, USA
Lexington Apartment Homes
3.55426 Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX 75248, USA
Dallas TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Dallas TX is $1,823 per month, based on 3208 units across 137 apartment communities. Prices range from $700 at Meadows on Amanda Lane to $4,610 at Cortland on McKinney.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570/mo | $775/mo | 219 |
| 1 Bed | $1,617/mo | $700/mo | 1954 |
| 2 Bed | $2,159/mo | $960/mo | 934 |
| 3 Bed | $3,237/mo | $1,275/mo | 100 |
| 4 Bed | $3,708/mo | $3,708/mo | 1 |
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 Dallas TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Dallas TX averages $1,617/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,159/mo. At the local median household income of $67,760, that works out to 32% 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 30% 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
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,823/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/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 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) | $1,823 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,629/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Dallas TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Dallas TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,865 | +2% | 197 |
| Addison, TX | $1,540 | -16% | 103 |
| Houston, TX | $2,268 | +24% | 75 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,068 | +13% | 39 |
| Carrollton, TX | $1,583 | -13% | 38 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,633 | -10% | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dallas TX?
The average rent in Dallas TX is $1,823 per month, based on 3208 units across 137 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Dallas TX?
The lowest available rent in Dallas TX starts at $700 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Dallas TX average $1,617/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $700/mo across 1954 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Dallas TX average $2,159/mo. Units start from $960/mo across 934 units currently listed.
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