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Average Rent in Denton, TX

27 apartment buildings, 699 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,646/mo

Cheapest

$716/mo

Properties

27

Units

699

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 27 properties in Denton, TX.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Denton, TX Rent Prices

All 27 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 4.3 (19)

Westview Heights Denton

2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA

From $716/mo
Avg $1,471 17 units
#2 4.7 (162)

Windsor Apartments

1501 Mockingbird Ln, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $875/mo
Avg $1,065 3 units
#3 3.6 (217)

The Loop Apartments

517 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $899/mo
Avg $1,133 3 units
#4 3.3 (258)

Woodhill

1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA

From $950/mo
Avg $1,239 53 units
#5 3.6 (240)

Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments

3500 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $999/mo
Avg $1,330 3 units
#6 2.7 (252)

Place To Be Properties

525 S Carroll Blvd Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $999/mo
Avg $1,183 3 units
#7 4 (78)

Pebblebrook Parkside

201 S Loop 288 apt 1204, Denton, TX 76205, USA

From $1,027/mo
Avg $1,570 38 units

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Westview Heights Denton apartments in Denton, TX

Westview Heights Denton

4.3 (19)

2000 FM1173, Denton, TX 76207, USA

From $716/mo
17 units
Windsor Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

Windsor Apartments

4.7 (162)

1501 Mockingbird Ln, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $875/mo
3 units
The Loop Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

The Loop Apartments

3.6 (217)

517 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $899/mo
3 units
Woodhill apartments in Denton, TX

Woodhill

3.3 (258)

1408 Teasley Ln, Denton, TX 76205, USA

From $950/mo
53 units
Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments apartments in Denton, TX

Pecan Creek on McKinney Apartments

3.6 (240)

3500 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76209, USA

From $999/mo
3 units
Place To Be Properties apartments in Denton, TX

Place To Be Properties

2.7 (252)

525 S Carroll Blvd Ste 100, Denton, TX 76201, USA

From $999/mo
3 units

Denton, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,646 per month, based on 699 units across 27 apartment communities. Prices range from $716 at Westview Heights Denton to $1,999 at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,979/mo $1,495/mo 15
1 Bed $1,375/mo $875/mo 310
2 Bed $1,743/mo $716/mo 275
3 Bed $2,117/mo $1,299/mo 78
4 Bed $2,400/mo $1,691/mo 21

Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in Denton, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Denton, TX averages $1,375/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,743/mo. At the local median household income of $73,719, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Denton, TX at $1,344/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Denton, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Dallas-Fort Worth

Demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • University of North Texas
  • Peterbilt Motors
  • Tetra Pak

Mean one-way commute in Denton, TX is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Denton, TX?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$66,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,646/mo.

Comfortable income

$79,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($716/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.

Median household income in Denton, TX is $73,719 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Denton, TX

Overall prices in Denton, TX 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 Denton, TX's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,646
Utilities $507
Groceries $560
Transportation $1,208
Healthcare $589
Other goods and services $943
Estimated total $5,452/mo

Population

146,987

Median household income

$73,719

Census median rent

$1,344/mo

Rent as % of income

34.9%

Median age

31.0

Mean commute

25 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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Nearby cities in Texas

How Denton, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Denton, TX Properties
Addison, TX $1,622 -1% 311
Austin, TX $2,034 +24% 186
Dallas, TX $1,793 +9% 158
Houston, TX $2,250 +37% 70
Lewisville, TX $1,585 -4% 54
Arlington, TX $1,391 -15% 54

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Denton, TX?

The average rent in Denton, TX is $1,646 per month, based on 699 units across 27 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Denton, TX?

The lowest available rent in Denton, TX starts at $716 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,375/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 310 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Denton, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Denton, TX average $1,743/mo. Units start from $716/mo across 275 units currently listed.

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