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Average Rent in Dallas 75202 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Dallas 75202, Dallas, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,414/mo
▲ +9.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,187/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
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Dallas 75202 vs Dallas, TX Average
Dallas 75202 is cheaper than the Dallas, TX average by $127/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,541/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dallas 75202?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Dallas 75202 is $1,414 per month across 6 apartment communities and 17 available units. Rents have increased $121 (9.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 555 Ross Apartments starting at $1,187/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,414/mo.
Prices range from $1,187 to $2,234 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Dallas 75202 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2,013 | - | 6 |
| October 2026 | $2,094 | +$81 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Dallas 75202
Rent Prices by Apartment in Dallas 75202
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Ross Apartments | $1,187/mo | $1,214/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| 555 Luxury Apartments | $1,187/mo | $1,214/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Manor House | $1,235/mo | $1,246/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Arpeggio Apartment Homes | $1,400/mo | $1,450/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| The Drakestone Apartments | $1,710/mo | $1,710/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dallas 75202
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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
$57,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,414/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,187/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Dallas 75202 is $67,760 , about 0% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Dallas 75202
Overall prices in Dallas 75202 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 75202's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,414 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,220/mo |
Population
1,299,553
Median household income
$67,760
Census median rent
$1,403/mo
Census rent burden
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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