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Average Rent in Farmers Branch, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Farmers Branch, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,797/mo
▲ +1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,202/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
160
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Farmers Branch, TX
36 listed units across 6 buildings in Farmers Branch, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $48/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvista Galleria | Unit 11 | $2,209 | $1,873 | $336 |
| Prairie Crossing | Unit 9, AA2 | $1,473 | $1,308 | $165 |
| Prairie Crossing | Unit 29, BB5 | $1,729 | $1,609 | $120 |
| Prairie Crossing | Unit 23, BB4 | $1,979 | $1,869 | $110 |
| Prairie Crossing | Unit 31, BB5 | $1,774 | $1,689 | $85 |
| Villas at Parkside | Unit 0303 | $2,287 | $2,220 | $67 |
| Villas at Parkside | Unit 0603 | $2,313 | $2,246 | $67 |
| Villas at Parkside | Unit 0803 | $2,287 | $2,220 | $67 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Farmers Branch, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Farmers Branch, TX is $1,797 per month across 8 apartment communities and 160 available units. Rents have increased $18 (1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lakeview at Parkside starting at $1,202/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,370/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,537/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,996/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,732/mo.
Prices range from $1,202 to $3,699 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 44 units are currently listed.
Farmers Branch, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,881 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,951 | +$70 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,899 | -$52 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $1,876 | -$23 | 8 |
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 Farmers Branch, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Farmers Branch, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview at Parkside | $1,202/mo | $1,569/mo | 39 | 3.2 |
| Alvista Galleria | $1,224/mo | $1,590/mo | 11 | 3.7 |
| Prairie Crossing | $1,258/mo | $1,631/mo | 31 | 3.5 |
| Sola Galleria | $1,329/mo | $1,626/mo | 11 | 3.6 |
| Midway Urban Village | $1,370/mo | $2,706/mo | 10 | 4 |
| Chateau de Ville | $1,434/mo | $1,778/mo | 14 | 2.8 |
| Cortland Galleria | $1,487/mo | $1,965/mo | 26 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Farmers Branch, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,797/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,202/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Farmers Branch, TX is $87,702 , about 2% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Farmers Branch, TX
Overall prices in Farmers Branch, 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 Farmers Branch, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,797 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,603/mo |
Population
36,254
Median household income
$87,702
Census median rent
$1,820/mo
Rent as % of income
27.0%
Median age
33.5
Mean commute
23 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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