# Average Rent in Northwest Dallas & Rent Trends > Average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,226/mo as of November 2026, up 1.9% this month. 1BR $1,090. Daily price history for 530 units in 31 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Northwest Dallas? The average listed apartment rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,226 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 530 priced apartments in 31 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 31 apartment communities in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Northwest Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=all)[Bluffview](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75209/?bedrooms=all)[Cedar Crest](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75203/?bedrooms=all)[Dallas Downtown Historic District](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75201/?bedrooms=all)[Eastwood Hills](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75228/?bedrooms=all)[Far North Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75240/?bedrooms=all)[Lake Highlands](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75243/?bedrooms=all)[Lakewood](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75214/?bedrooms=all)[Lower Greenville](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75206/?bedrooms=all)[North Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75230/?bedrooms=all)[Oak Cliff](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75208/?bedrooms=all)[Oak Lawn](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75219/?bedrooms=all)[Old East Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75204/?bedrooms=all)[Old Lake Highlands](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75218/?bedrooms=all) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=3)[4 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=4)[5 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/trends/75220/?bedrooms=5) Showing any bedrooms in Northwest Dallas. Market Average $1,226/mo ▲ +1.9% from last month Lowest Available $681/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 31 tracked daily Units Listed 530 available now ## Northwest Dallas vs Dallas, TX Average Northwest Dallas is **cheaper than** the Dallas, TX average by $291/mo (19%). The citywide average is $1,517/mo across all neighborhoods. ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Northwest Dallas? As of November 2026, the average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,226 per month across 31 apartment communities and 530 available units. Rents have increased $23 (1.9%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Solmere Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/solmere-dallas-dallas-tx/) starting at $681/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $919/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,090/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,516/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,846/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,100/mo. Prices range from $681 to $3,922 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 147 units are currently listed. ## Northwest Dallas Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | September 2026 | $1,278 | - | 26 | | October 2026 | $1,272 | -$6 | 27 | | November 2026 | $1,282 | +$10 | 31 | 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. ## Average Rent by Bedroom ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Northwest Dallas Studio $919 from $759 · 25 units 1 Bed $1,090 from $681 · 342 units 2 Bed $1,516 from $1,010 · 142 units 3 Bed $1,846 from $1,399 · 20 units 4 Bed $2,100 from $2,100 · 1 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Northwest Dallas | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Solmere Dallas](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/solmere-dallas-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $681/mo | $866/mo | 49 | 3.5 | | [Villas del Zocalo Phase Four](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/villas-del-zocalo-phase-four-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $749/mo | $869/mo | 17 | 3.9 | | [Santa Fe Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/santa-fe-apartments-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $752/mo | $1,210/mo | 5 | 4.3 | | [Senita Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/senita-apartment-homes-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $772/mo | $1,182/mo | 22 | 3.3 | | [Maravilla](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/maravilla-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $800/mo | $1,173/mo | 40 | 4 | | [The Dahlia Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/the-dahlia-apartments-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $850/mo | $918/mo | 39 | 4 | | [Skye at Love](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/skye-at-love-dallas-tx/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) | $889/mo | $1,216/mo | 17 | 4.3 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Northwest Dallas ### What is the average rent in Northwest Dallas? The average listed apartment rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,226 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 530 priced apartments in 31 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Northwest Dallas? The apartment listings we track in Northwest Dallas range from $681 to $3,922 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Northwest Dallas? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Northwest Dallas. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a studio apartment in Northwest Dallas? Studio apartments average $919 per month across 25 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $759 to $1,447 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas? 1-bedroom apartments average $1,090 per month across 342 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $681 to $2,094 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas? 2-bedroom apartments average $1,516 per month across 142 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $1,010 to $3,922 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas? 3-bedroom apartments average $1,846 per month across 20 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $1,399 to $2,487 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas? 4-bedroom apartments average $2,100 per month across 1 priced listing in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $2,100 to $2,100 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Northwest Dallas? The 1-bedroom average is $1,090 per month across 342 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,516 across 142 listings, $426 (39.1%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Northwest Dallas? Solmere Dallas has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $681 per month. We track 49 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Northwest Dallas? The $800 to $1,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 147 units, or 27.7% of the priced apartments we track in Northwest Dallas. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Northwest Dallas? We track 530 priced units at 31 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Northwest Dallas? We have recorded rent data on 42 days from September 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Northwest Dallas. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Northwest Dallas? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Northwest Dallas rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Northwest Dallas? 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 $1,226/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 ($681/mo), you need to earn at least **$27,000/year**. Median household income in Northwest Dallas is **$67,760** , about 15% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Northwest Dallas Apartments Browse all 31 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Northwest%20Dallas) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in Northwest Dallas Overall prices in Northwest 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 Northwest Dallas's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,226 | | Utilities | $507 | | Groceries | $560 | | Transportation | $1,208 | | Healthcare | $589 | | Other goods and services | $943 | | Estimated total | $5,032/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 [Texas Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/texas/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Texas cities [Dallas, TX Neighborhood Rent Map](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/rent-map/): See rent history by neighborhood on a map [Explore Dallas, TX on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=dallas-tx): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Dallas, TX rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Northwest Dallas Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Dallas&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-09-26 | 1,273 | | 2026-09-27 | 1,274 | | 2026-09-28 | 1,265 | | 2026-09-29 | 1,300 | | 2026-09-30 | 1,279 | | 2026-10-01 | 1,272 | | 2026-10-02 | 1,267 | | 2026-10-03 | 1,273 | | 2026-10-04 | 1,251 | | 2026-10-05 | 1,260 | | 2026-10-06 | 1,289 | | 2026-10-07 | 1,285 | | 2026-10-08 | 1,350 | | 2026-10-09 | 1,254 | | 2026-10-10 | 1,238 | | 2026-10-11 | 1,246 | | 2026-10-12 | 1,300 | | 2026-10-13 | 1,263 | | 2026-10-14 | 1,337 | | 2026-10-15 | 1,243 | | 2026-10-16 | 1,266 | | 2026-10-17 | 1,264 | | 2026-10-18 | 1,094 | | 2026-10-20 | 1,302 | | 2026-10-21 | 1,229 | | 2026-10-22 | 1,305 | | 2026-10-23 | 1,241 | | 2026-10-24 | 1,247 | | 2026-10-25 | 1,246 | | 2026-10-26 | 1,266 | | 2026-10-27 | 1,261 | | 2026-10-28 | 1,340 | | 2026-10-29 | 1,344 | | 2026-10-30 | 1,298 | | 2026-10-31 | 1,341 | | 2026-11-01 | 1,349 | | 2026-11-02 | 1,268 | | 2026-11-03 | 1,279 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,295 | | 2026-11-06 | 1,257 | | 2026-11-08 | 1,257 | | 2026-11-09 | 1,270 |