Last updated September 25, 2026

Average Rent in Northwest Dallas & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$1,603/mo

Lowest Available

$1,010/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

114

available now

Northwest Dallas vs Dallas, TX Average

Northwest Dallas is cheaper than the Dallas, TX average by $121/mo (7%). The citywide average is $1,724/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Northwest Dallas?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,603 per month across 17 apartment communities and 114 available units.

The most affordable option is Vista Azul Apartments starting at $1,010/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,603/mo.

Prices range from $1,010 to $4,099 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 58 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Northwest Dallas

2 Bed

$1,603

from $1,010 · 114 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Northwest Dallas

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Vista Azul Apartments	$1,010/mo	$1,283/mo	8	3.2
Vista Azul	$1,010/mo	$1,283/mo	8	-
The Waverly Apartments	$1,260/mo	$1,527/mo	13	2.6
The Ashley at Bluffview Apartments	$1,300/mo	$1,500/mo	5	3.5
Estrella Apartment Homes	$1,346/mo	$1,360/mo	8	2.7
La Valencia Apartments	$1,359/mo	$1,542/mo	3	3.2
Senita Apartment Homes	$1,379/mo	$1,452/mo	8	3.3
Regal Villas Apartments	$1,400/mo	$1,450/mo	2	3.2
Stone Manor Apartments	$1,400/mo	$1,400/mo	13	2.3
Villas del Zocalo Phase Four	$1,416/mo	$1,416/mo	1	3.9
Casa San Luis Apartments	$1,440/mo	$1,440/mo	1	3.2
The Milo Apartments	$1,450/mo	$1,463/mo	2	4.1
Maravilla	$1,499/mo	$1,506/mo	15	4
Ventana Ridge Apartments	$1,575/mo	$1,653/mo	8	4.1
Co/Op Bluffview	$1,750/mo	$1,750/mo	1	4.6
Elan at Bluffview	$1,928/mo	$2,058/mo	8	3.8
Bluffs at Midway Hollow	$2,205/mo	$2,680/mo	10	3.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Northwest Dallas

What is the average rent in Northwest Dallas?

The average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,603 per month as of September 2026, based on 114 units across 17 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Northwest Dallas?

The current average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,603/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Northwest Dallas?

The most affordable apartment in Northwest Dallas is Vista Azul Apartments with units starting at $1,010/mo.

How many apartments are available in Northwest Dallas?

There are 114 units available across 17 apartment communities in Northwest Dallas.

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

$64,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,603/mo.

Comfortable income

$77,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,010/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.

Median household income in Northwest Dallas is $67,760 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,603	daily refresh
Utilities	$507	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$560	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,208	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$589	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$943	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,409/mo	$64,910/year

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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