Skip to content

Latest included observation:

Average Rent in Northwest Dallas & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Northwest Dallas?

The average listed apartment rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,195 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 476 priced apartments in 27 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 October 17, 2026 through October 20, 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 27 apartment communities in Northwest Dallas, Dallas, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Northwest Dallas Bluffview Cedar Crest Dallas Downtown Historic District Eastwood Hills Far North Dallas Lake Highlands Lakewood Lower Greenville North Dallas Oak Cliff Oak Lawn Old East Dallas Old Lake Highlands
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Northwest Dallas.

Market Average

$1,195/mo

Lowest Available

$679/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

27

tracked daily

Units Listed

476

available now

Rent Watch: cuts and increases

Open Rent Watch →

39 cuts and 4 increases among 199 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

Northwest Dallas vs Dallas, TX Average

Northwest Dallas is cheaper than the Dallas, TX average by $306/mo (20%). The citywide average is $1,501/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Northwest Dallas?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,195 per month across 27 apartment communities and 476 available units.

The most affordable option is Villas del Zocalo Phase Four starting at $679/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $865/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,056/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,476/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,870/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,100/mo.

Prices range from $679 to $2,513 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 137 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 $1,266 -$12 27

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
$865
from $679 · 22 units
1 Bed
$1,056
from $681 · 305 units
2 Bed
$1,476
from $965 · 130 units
3 Bed
$1,870
from $1,399 · 18 units
4 Bed
$2,100
from $2,100 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Northwest Dallas

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Villas del Zocalo Phase Four $679/mo $857/mo 22 3.9
Solmere Dallas $681/mo $887/mo 54 3.5
Chapel Creek Apartments $708/mo $1,027/mo 7 4.2
Santa Fe Apartments $752/mo $1,210/mo 5 4.3
Senita Apartment Homes $772/mo $1,200/mo 21 3.3
Southwind Apartments $799/mo $1,119/mo 3 2.5
The Dahlia Apartments $850/mo $914/mo 40 4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Northwest Dallas

How many bedrooms are you looking for?

How many bedrooms are you looking for?

Scroll or tap to choose.
Any bedrooms

What is the average rent in Northwest Dallas?
The average listed apartment rent in Northwest Dallas is $1,195 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 476 priced apartments in 27 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 $679 to $2,513 per month, as of October 20, 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 $865 per month across 22 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $679 to $1,090 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,056 per month across 305 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $681 to $1,849 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,476 per month across 130 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $965 to $2,133 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Northwest Dallas?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,870 per month across 18 priced listings in Northwest Dallas. Listed rents range from $1,399 to $2,513 per month, as of October 20, 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 October 20, 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 $1,056 per month across 305 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,476 across 130 listings, $420 (39.8%) 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?
Villas del Zocalo Phase Four has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $679 per month. We track 22 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 20, 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: 137 units, or 28.8% 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 476 priced units at 27 apartment buildings, as of October 20, 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 24 days from September 2026 through October 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. 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 October 20, 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

$48,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,195/mo.

Comfortable income

$57,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($679/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.

Median household income in Northwest Dallas is $67,760 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Explore Northwest Dallas Apartments

Browse all 27 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

Browse All Apartments Find Your Match

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) $1,195
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,001/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.
Texas Rent Trends
Compare rent across all Texas cities
Dallas, TX Neighborhood Rent Map
See rent history by neighborhood on a map
Explore Dallas, TX on Map
See neighborhoods and rent data interactively
US-wide rent comparison
See how Dallas, TX rents stack up against the national median

Looking for the best deal?

Find Your Match