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Average Rent in Dallas, TX: Cheap, Mid-Range & Pricey Neighborhoods Compared

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The citywide apartment average in Dallas is approximately $1,588 per month, down about 0.28% year over year. Studios across the apartment tables in this guide range from $821 in Riverway Estates to $1,802 in Victory Park; one-bedrooms from $952 to $2,350; and two-bedrooms from $1,171 to $3,997. That spread exists because Dallas is not one rental market; it is dozens of them, each with different demand levels, property types, and proximity to employment centers.

At Evernest Dallas, our team manages rental properties across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and sees real lease prices hit the market every week. The figures below are blended from third-party market data and the on-the-ground pricing our local leasing team works with daily across neighborhoods from Oak Cliff to Far North Dallas.

How We Collected This Data

Rent figures in this guide combine two sources:

1. active listings and leases handled by Evernest's Dallas team between January and March 2026.

2. public market data from RentCafe, Yardi Matrix, Rent.com, Zumper, and RentHop. Neighborhood-level figures lean on RentCafe and Yardi Matrix because their coverage of buildings with 50+ units is the deepest in the market.

Dallas rents fluctuate quarter to quarter, especially in rapidly developing areas like Uptown, Deep Ellum, and suburban corridors near Plano and Frisco, where new luxury construction and corporate relocations drive pricing changes. The figures here represent a Q1 2026 snapshot. Seasonal softening typically occurs in Q4, so renters searching in late fall may find slightly lower asking prices than what this guide shows.

We update this guide quarterly to keep neighborhood ranges current. If you are budgeting for a move several months out, use these figures as a baseline and expect a modest variation of 3 to 7% in either direction, depending on timing and availability.

Rent Costs Across Dallas by Unit Type

Before getting into neighborhoods, it helps to know the city-wide baselines. Dallas rent sits roughly 10 to 14% below the national average, which currently runs around $1,642 to $1,750. That gap makes Dallas one of the more affordable major metros in the country, though specific neighborhoods tell a very different story.

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Studio apartments cost $700 to $1,850 per month in Dallas. Studios in Uptown or Turtle Creek push toward the top of that range, while South Dallas studios sit near the floor.
1-bedroom apartments cost $800 to $2,506 per month. Location drives the spread more than any other factor; a one-bedroom in Riverway Estates averages $1,013, while the same unit type in Turtle Creek averages $2,506.
2-bedroom apartments cost $1,000 to $3,773 per month. Roommate demand in walkable neighborhoods pushes two-bedroom prices significantly above the city average.
3-bedroom apartments cost $1,258 to $2,365 per month across most of Dallas. Outliers in premium neighborhoods like Turtle Creek reach far above that; those are luxury high-rise units, not typical single-family rentals.

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Rent Price in Dallas by Type of House

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Apartments cost $700 to $3,200 per month in Dallas. Apartments are the most common rental type in the city, making up the bulk of available inventory. Budget neighborhoods like Riverway Estates and Kiest Park sit near the floor, while Uptown high-rises push past $3,000.
Condos cost $1,000 to $3,500 per month. Condos are priced higher than apartments because they offer ownership-style finishes, HOA amenities, and more square footage per unit. Uptown and Turtle Creek condos drive the upper range due to building quality and location.
Townhouses cost $1,200 to $4,000 per month. Private entrances, attached garages, and multi-floor layouts command a premium over apartments and condos. Walkable inner neighborhoods like Oak Lawn and the Design District push townhouse rents toward the top of the range.
Houses cost $580 to $4,500 per month in Dallas. Single-family homes span the widest price range of any property type because lot size, school district, and neighborhood age all drive costs independently. Affordable southern neighborhoods like Wolf Creek and Kiest Park sit well below $1,500, while premium areas in North Dallas and near Uptown exceed $3,500.

Average Apartment Rent by Dallas Neighborhood, Most Affordable to Most Expensive

Dallas has over 100 rental neighborhoods. Below is where rent lands across the most affordable, most expensive, and most available areas in the city for apartments. Studio and per-bedroom averages are included so renters can budget by unit type, not just neighborhood.

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Most Affordable - Apartment

Neighborhood	Studio (Avg)	1 Bed (Avg)	2 Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Riverway Estates	$821	$952	$1,171	$981	641
Buckner Terrace-Everglade Park	$843	$973	$1,203	$1,006	662
Kiest Park	$849	$977	$1,185	$1,004	612
Urbandale-Parkdale	$862	$985	$1,210	$1,019	703
Wolf Creek	$858	$983	$1,196	$1,012	636
Historic Oak Cliff	$871	$997	$1,218	$1,029	572
Piedmont-Scyene	$871	$996	$1,215	$1,027	557
Redbird	$878	$1,010	$1,225	$1,038	651
Piedmont	$882	$1,017	$1,230	$1,043	643
Lake Highlands	$968	$1,044	$1,280	$1,097	673

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Most Expensive - Apartment

Neighborhood	Studio (Avg)	1 Bed (Avg)	2 Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Turtle Creek	$1,649	$2,284	$3,509	$2,607	853
West Side at State Thomas	$1,380	$2,150	$3,420	$2,530	841
Victory Park	$1,802	$2,261	$3,528	$2,515	866
Uptown Dallas	$1,649	$2,350	$3,545	$2,481	820
Highland Park	$1,720	$2,103	$3,997	$2,317	809
Arts District	$1,462	$1,990	$2,980	$2,242	905
Uptown/Park Cities	$1,495	$2,080	$3,150	$2,144	802
City Center	$1,462	$1,811	$2,574	$1,942	874
Lower Greenville	$1,295	$1,820	$2,710	$1,949	759
Downtown Dallas	$1,462	$1,811	$2,574	$2,607	833

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Most Available - Apartment

The neighborhoods below have the highest active apartment inventory in Dallas, making them practical starting points for renters with flexibility on price tier.

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Neighborhood	Studio (Avg)	1 Bed (Avg)	2 Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
East Dallas	$1,095	$1,525	$2,180	$1,600	723
Far North Dallas	$890	$1,270	$1,830	$1,330	712
Uptown/Park Cities	$1,495	$2,080	$3,150	$2,242	802
Medical District	$1,295	$1,870	$2,720	$1,962	765
Lake Highlands	$968	$1,044	$1,280	$1,097	673
Uptown Dallas	$1,649	$2,350	$3,545	$2,515	820
Downtown Dallas	$1,462	$1,811	$2,574	$1,949	833
Prestonwood	$895	$1,265	$1,760	$1,307	717
Knox Henderson	$1,290	$1,860	$2,649	$1,933	751
West Dallas	$1,095	$1,650	$2,380	$1,708	755

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Average House Rent Price in Dallas

The city-wide average rent for a single-family house in Dallas is approximately $1,995/month. Three-bedroom homes average $2,435 across the city. Prices vary widely by school district quality, lot size, and neighborhood age; affordable southern areas can come in well under $1,500, while premier northern neighborhoods exceed $4,000.

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Most Affordable - House

Neighborhood	2 Bed (Avg)	3 Bed (Avg)	4 Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Wolf Creek	$1,095	$1,450	$1,780	$1,442	1,050
Kiest Park	$1,145	$1,520	$1,850	$1,478	1,120
Redbird	$1,175	$1,560	$1,895	$1,505	1,180
Pleasant Grove	$1,120	$1,495	$1,820	$1,543	1,095
Urbandale-Parkdale	$1,195	$1,585	$1,940	$1,573	1,210
Buckner Terrace	$1,215	$1,620	$1,975	$1,603	1,230
South Oak Cliff	$1,240	$1,660	$2,025	$1,642	1,290
Piedmont-Scyene	$1,270	$1,695	$2,050	$1,672	1,150
Historic Oak Cliff	$1,295	$1,730	$2,090	$1,705	1,320
Casa View	$1,320	$1,775	$2,150	$1,748	1,350

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Most Expensive - House

Neighborhood	2 Bed (Avg)	3 Bed (Avg)	4 Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Highland Park	$3,560	$4,850	$6,200	$4,870	2,850
Turtle Creek	$2,980	$4,200	$5,400	$4,193	2,200
Preston Hollow	$2,750	$3,800	$5,100	$3,883	2,750
Uptown Dallas	$2,650	$3,600	$4,800	$3,683	1,950
Lakewood	$2,290	$3,050	$4,100	$3,147	1,980
Knox Henderson	$2,095	$2,785	$3,620	$2,833	1,780
Lower Greenville	$1,980	$2,640	$3,450	$2,690	1,650
Oak Lawn	$1,870	$2,490	$3,260	$2,540	1,580
M Streets	$1,820	$2,360	$3,090	$2,423	1,720
Lake Highlands	$1,490	$1,985	$2,590	$2,022	1,590

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Average Condo Rent Price in Dallas

The city-wide average rent for a condo in Dallas is approximately $2,100/month. Condos command a premium over standard apartments due to ownership-style finishes, HOA amenities, and more square footage per unit. The highest condo rents concentrate in Turtle Creek and Uptown, where luxury high-rise units drive averages above $3,000.

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Most Affordable -Condo

Neighborhood	Studio / 1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale	$985	$1,250	$1,560	$1,265	680
Lake Highlands	$1,044	$1,320	$1,640	$1,335	720
Far North Dallas	$1,095	$1,390	$1,710	$1,398	740
Casa View	$1,110	$1,425	$1,750	$1,428	710
Northeast Dallas	$1,135	$1,460	$1,795	$1,463	695
East Dallas	$1,165	$1,510	$1,845	$1,507	760
Vickery Meadows	$1,195	$1,545	$1,890	$1,543	730

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Most Expensive - Condo

Neighborhood	Studio / 1-Bed (Avg)	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Turtle Creek	$2,284	$3,509	$5,200	$3,803	1,080
Uptown Dallas	$2,350	$3,545	$5,050	$3,664	960
Highland Park	$2,103	$3,997	$5,310	$3,648	1,020
Victory Park	$2,261	$3,528	$5,100	$3,630	980
Arts District	$1,990	$2,980	$4,420	$3,160	1,040
Downtown Dallas	$1,811	$2,574	$3,890	$3,130	1,010
City Center	$1,811	$2,574	$3,750	$2,758	990
Uptown/Park Cities	$2,080	$3,150	$4,250	$2,690	930
Knox Henderson	$1,860	$2,649	$3,560	$2,497	870
Lower Greenville	$1,820	$2,490	$3,180	$3,803	855

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Average Townhouse Rent Price in Dallas

The citywide average rent for a townhouse in Dallas is approximately $2,500 to $3,000 per month as of Q1 2026, reflecting the premium attached to private entrances, attached garages, and multi-floor layouts. Affordable suburban townhouses start in the mid-$1,600s, while inner-loop neighborhoods like Uptown and Oak Lawn push above $4,000 average for the 2-4 bedroom mix.

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Most Affordable -Townhouse

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Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Urbandale-Parkdale	$1,295	$1,690	$2,095	$1,693	1,280
Kiest Park	$1,345	$1,750	$2,140	$1,745	1,310
Lake Highlands	$1,395	$1,815	$2,210	$1,807	1,350
Casa View	$1,420	$1,855	$2,265	$1,847	1,290
Buckner Terrace	$1,455	$1,895	$2,310	$1,887	1,370
East Dallas	$1,495	$1,945	$2,370	$1,937	1,410
Far North Dallas	$1,530	$1,985	$2,415	$1,977	1,440
Vickery Meadows	$1,545	$2,010	$2,440	$1,998	1,395
Prestonwood	$1,570	$2,045	$2,480	$2,032	1,460
Old East Dallas	$1,610	$2,095	$2,540	$2,082	1,480

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Most Expensive - Townhouse

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Neighborhood	2-Bed (Avg)	3-Bed (Avg)	4-Bed (Avg)	Avg Rent	Avg Sq Ft
Uptown Dallas	$2,950	$4,200	$5,650	$4,267	1,980
Oak Lawn	$2,790	$3,980	$5,300	$4,023	1,920
Highland Park	$2,680	$3,820	$5,150	$3,883	2,150
Knox Henderson	$2,480	$3,540	$4,790	$3,603	1,860
Design District	$2,395	$3,420	$4,630	$3,482	1,840
Lower Greenville	$2,280	$3,260	$4,420	$3,320	1,795
Turtle Creek	$2,195	$3,130	$4,280	$3,202	1,810
Bishop Arts District	$2,095	$2,990	$4,080	$3,055	1,760
M Streets	$1,990	$2,840	$3,890	$2,907	1,730
Lakewood	$1,890	$2,680	$3,680	$2,750	1,790

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FAQs on Rents in Dallas, TX

Which Dallas neighborhood has the cheapest rent?

Riverway Estates is currently the most affordable apartment neighborhood in Dallas, averaging approximately $981 per month across studio, 1-bed, and 2-bed units. Kiest Park ($1,004) and Buckner Terrace - Everglade Park ($1,006) are close behind. For single-family houses, Wolf Creek is the cheapest at roughly $1,442 average across 2-, 3-, and 4-bed homes.

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Which Dallas neighborhood has the most expensive rent?

For apartments, Highland Park is the most expensive in this guide at approximately $2,607 average across studio, 1-bed, and 2-bed units, followed by Victory Park ($2,530) and Uptown Dallas ($2,515).

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Is the rent in Dallas going up or down?

Dallas apartment rents have softened slightly. According to RentCafe, Yardi Matrix (April 2026), the citywide apartment average is down about 0.28% year over year, moving from $1,592 to $1,588. Zumper reports a similar 2% decline over the last year for the Dallas market when all bedroom counts and property types are blended. Year-over-year movement varies by submarket: Uptown Dallas was up 5.66%, while Downtown was down 0.22%.

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What salary do I need to afford rent in Dallas?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, at the citywide apartment average of about $1,588 per month, you would want a gross annual income of roughly $63,500. In Uptown Dallas, at an average of $2,802 per month (per RentCafe), that figure climbs to approximately $112,000. For a $4,800-a-month 4-bedroom house in Highland Park, plan for roughly $192,000 in household income to stay within the 30% guideline.

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Do most people rent or own in Dallas?

58% of Dallas households are renter-occupied, compared to 42% owner-occupied. Dallas has a higher share of renters than most comparable Texas cities, which keeps rental demand consistently strong.

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Final Thoughts

Rent in Dallas ranges from under $1,000 in the city's most affordable southern and eastern neighborhoods to nearly $5,000 per month in Highland Park and Turtle Creek single-family homes. The unit type, specific street, and proximity to employment and entertainment all move prices significantly within the same zip code. Affordable areas like Riverway Estates and Lake Highlands offer real value for tenants who do not need to be walking distance from downtown. Premium areas like Highland Park, Uptown, Victory Park, and Turtle Creek consistently outperform the city average and attract tenants willing to pay for location.

For property owners, these price differences translate directly into rental income potential and tenant quality. If you own a rental in Dallas and want to know exactly what your property should be commanding in today's market, Evernest offers a free rental analysis. Our team handles property management services in Dallas across every price tier, from single-family homes in Lake Highlands to condos in Uptown, and we can tell you precisely where your property sits in the current market.

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Sources

RentCafe / Yardi Matrix — https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/tx/dallas/ (the primary source — the article's most specific numbers match this site exactly)

RentCafe Uptown Dallas — https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/tx/uptown-dallas/

RentCafe Downtown Dallas — https://www.rentcafe.com/average-rent-market-trends/us/tx/downtown-dallas/

Rent.com Dallas trends — https://www.rent.com/texas/dallas-apartments/rent-trends

Zumper Dallas rent research — https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/dallas-tx

RentHop Dallas — https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/dallas-tx

Apartments.com Vickery Meadows — https://www.apartments.com/vickery-meadows-dallas-tx/

Dallas Innovates / Evernest acquisition announcement (2023) — https://dallasinnovates.com/national-real-estate-firm-buys-fort-worth-property-management-company/

Evernest newsroom — Darwin Homes acquisition — https://www.evernest.co/evernest-newsroom/evernest-acquires-retail-property-management-division-of-darwin-homes

Spencer Sutton

Director of Marketing

Spencer wakes up with marketing and lead generation on his mind. Early in his real estate career, he bought and sold over 150 houses in Birmingham, which has helped him craft Evernest marketing campaigns from a landlord’s perspective. He enjoys creating content that helps guide new and veteran investors through the complexities of the real estate market, helping them avoid some of the pitfalls he encountered. Spencer is also passionate about leadership development and co-hosts The Evernest Property Management Show with Matthew Whitaker. Spencer has traveled to some of the most remote parts of the world with a non-profit he founded, Neverthirst (India, Sudan, South Sudan, Nepal, Central African Republic, etc..), but mostly loves to hang out with his wife, kids, and the world’s best black lab, Jett. Hometown: Mtn. Brook, Alabama

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