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Average Rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 40 apartment communities in Dallas Downtown Historic District, Dallas, TX. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Dallas Downtown Historic District Bluffview Cedar Crest Eastwood Hills Far North Dallas Lake Highlands Lakewood Lower Greenville North Dallas Northwest 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

Market Average

$2,556/mo

Lowest Available

$1,095/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

40

tracked daily

Units Listed

692

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Dallas Downtown Historic District vs Dallas, TX Average

Dallas Downtown Historic District is more expensive than the Dallas, TX average by $1,036/mo (68%). The citywide average is $1,520/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Dallas Downtown Historic District?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District is $2,556 per month across 40 apartment communities and 692 available units.

The most affordable option is Skyline Farmers Market starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,800/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,029/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,329/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $5,426/mo.

Prices range from $1,095 to $19,750 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 101 units are currently listed.

Dallas Downtown Historic District Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
April 2026 $2,564 - 19
May 2026 $2,893 +$329 21
June 2026 $2,849 -$44 23
July 2026 $2,768 -$81 25
August 2026 $2,754 -$14 25
September 2026 $2,694 -$60 43
October 2026 $2,400 -$294 40

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 Dallas Downtown Historic District

Studio
$1,800
from $1,095 · 73 units
1 Bed
$2,029
from $1,199 · 360 units
2 Bed
$3,329
from $1,579 · 203 units
3 Bed
$5,426
from $2,799 · 35 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Skyline Farmers Market $1,095/mo $1,708/mo 13 3.7
Harvest Lofts at the Dallas Farmers Market $1,199/mo $2,079/mo 4 4.6
Camden Farmers Market Apartments $1,199/mo $1,502/mo 60 4
The Wilson at Mercantile Place $1,204/mo $1,548/mo 14 3.5
City Walk @ Akard Apartments $1,233/mo $1,308/mo 7 3.5
The Kirby $1,271/mo $1,723/mo 15 3.3
1900 Elm Apartments $1,290/mo $1,664/mo 12 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District

What is the average rent in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
The average asking rent for apartment listings in Dallas Downtown Historic District is $2,556 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. This view includes 692 priced units across 40 apartment communities. It describes advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
The apartment listings in this view range from $1,095 to $19,750 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Those are the lowest and highest listed prices, not a typical price for every apartment. Bedroom count, size, and the building can affect where a unit falls in that range.

Are rents going up or down in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for this view. A short series, a gap, or a large change in building coverage can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
Studio apartments average $1,800 per month across 73 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,095 to $2,963 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,029 per month across 360 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,199 to $5,800 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
2-bedroom apartments average $3,329 per month across 203 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $1,579 to $8,800 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
3-bedroom apartments average $5,426 per month across 35 priced listings in this view. Listed rents range from $2,799 to $19,750 per month, in the October 2026 page snapshot. Compare units of a similar size and lease term before using this average as a target.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,029 per month across 360 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $3,329 across 203 listings, $1,300 (64.1%) 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 Dallas Downtown Historic District?
Skyline Farmers Market has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the public comparison table, at $1,095 per month. That building has 13 priced listings in this view, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A starting price applies to the lowest-priced listed unit, not every apartment in the building. Confirm its availability on the unit page.

Which rent range has the most listings in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the largest listing count in the price distribution: 101 units, or 14.6% of this view's priced listings. This shows where listings cluster; it does not measure how fast those units lease.

How many apartment listings does this Dallas Downtown Historic District view cover?
This view includes 692 priced units at 40 apartment communities, in the October 2026 page snapshot. A listing count is not a count of all apartments in those buildings or proof that each unit is still available. Check the selected unit for its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Dallas Downtown Historic District?
This view has 196 dated daily observations from April 2026 through October 2026. These observations do not guarantee an unbroken daily record. Chart windows use the history that exists; missing observations do not supply earlier prices. The current month is a month-to-date reading.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Dallas Downtown Historic District?
The headline averages the priced units in this listing view, so each unit contributes equally. The daily chart averages recorded building-level asking rents, removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute, and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different weights, dates, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the daily readings where that table is shown.

Do the answers change when I select an area or bedroom type?
The listing averages, ranges, counts, and bedroom answers use this page's selected area and bedroom filters. The historical chart uses building-level records; a bedroom selection restricts the buildings, but those records still combine their bedroom types. A building's individual unit history is the better view for a specific apartment.

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 Dallas Downtown Historic District rent figures?
We schedule rent-data updates each day, but individual buildings can have different observation dates. The latest accepted observation in this view is October 18, 2026. The page's month label is not proof that every price was checked today. Open the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dallas Downtown Historic District?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$102,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,556/mo.

Comfortable income

$123,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.

Median household income in Dallas Downtown Historic District is $67,760 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Dallas Downtown Historic District

Overall prices in Dallas Downtown Historic District 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 Downtown Historic District's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,556
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $6,362/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.
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