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Average Rent in South Dallas & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in South Dallas, Dallas, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$875/mo
Lowest Available
$875/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
South Dallas vs Dallas, TX Average
South Dallas is cheaper than the Dallas, TX average by $905/mo (51%). The citywide average is $1,780/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Dallas?
As of September 2026, the average rent in South Dallas is $875 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units.
The most affordable option is 3235 Dallas Flats starting at $875/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $875/mo.
Prices range from $875 to $875 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Dallas
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Dallas
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3235 Dallas Flats | $875/mo | $875/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
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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
$35,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $875/mo.
Comfortable income
$42,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in South Dallas is $67,760 , about 61% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Dallas
Overall prices in South Dallas 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 South Dallas's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $875 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $4,681/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.
Google Search Trends for South Dallas Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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