Quick answer
Dallas median rent in 2026: studio $1,150, 1-bedroom $1,400, 2-bedroom $1,850, 3-bedroom $2,400. The most expensive neighborhoods are Turtle Creek, Victory Park, and Uptown ($2,400–$8,500+ for premium units). The cheapest are Vickery Meadow, Far North Dallas, and Pleasant Grove ($850–$1,200 for a 1-bedroom). Rent growth has cooled to 2–3% year-over-year, and most stabilized buildings now offer one month free.
Median Dallas rent by neighborhood (2026).
All figures are median asking rents from current Dallas locator inventory. Actual signed rents often run 2–8% below asking after specials and concessions.
| Neighborhood | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown | $1,750 | $2,100 | $3,200 |
| Downtown | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,800 |
| Deep Ellum | $1,500 | $1,750 | $2,800 |
| Bishop Arts | — | $1,700 | $2,500 |
| Oak Lawn | $1,500 | $1,850 | $2,900 |
| Knox-Henderson | — | $1,900 | $2,800 |
| Design District | $1,650 | $2,100 | $3,400 |
| Victory Park | — | $2,400 | $3,800 |
| Turtle Creek | — | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Lakewood | — | $1,500 | $2,200 |
| Lower Greenville | — | $1,650 | $2,400 |
| Medical District | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,500 |
| North Dallas | — | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Preston Hollow | — | — | — |
| White Rock Lake | — | $1,550 | $2,200 |
| The Cedars | — | $1,600 | $2,500 |
| Farmers Market | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,800 |
Sources: aggregated Rentals At Dallas locator inventory + property-manager direct feeds, updated monthly. Click any neighborhood for the full price range, vibe, and current listings.
What's driving Dallas rent in 2026.
- Supply caught up.7,000+ new units delivered in Dallas in 2024–2025, especially in Uptown, Downtown, Design District, and Farmers Market. New buildings are competing on concessions, not rent.
- Specials are back.One month free is now standard at most stabilized lease-up buildings; some offer two months free or $500 off the first three months.
- Suburban migration plateaued.Frisco/Plano rent growth has slowed; renters are returning to walkable urban Dallas now that the price gap has narrowed.
- Renewal increases capped.Most large operators are renewing at 0–4% in 2026 (down from 8–12% in 2022–2023). Use this to negotiate at renewal.
Dallas rent FAQs.
What is the average rent in Dallas?+
The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas is approximately $1,400/month in 2026, and a 2-bedroom is approximately $1,850. Studios average $1,150. Uptown, Downtown, Turtle Creek, and Victory Park run several hundred dollars above the median; Vickery Meadow, Far North Dallas, and Pleasant Grove run several hundred below.
How much does a 1-bedroom apartment cost in Dallas?+
A typical Dallas 1-bedroom rents for $1,200 to $2,200/month with a median around $1,400. Walkable urban neighborhoods (Uptown, Downtown, Knox-Henderson) trend $1,800–$2,800. Suburban-feel North Dallas and Lake Highlands sit closer to $1,200–$1,600.
How much does a 2-bedroom apartment cost in Dallas?+
A typical Dallas 2-bedroom rents for $1,600 to $3,200/month with a median around $1,850. Luxury 2-bedrooms in Uptown and Victory Park run $3,500+. Budget 2-bedrooms in North Dallas and Oak Cliff start near $1,600.
What's the most expensive neighborhood to rent in Dallas?+
Turtle Creek and Victory Park are the most expensive Dallas rental neighborhoods, with full-service high-rise 1-bedrooms commonly $2,500–$3,500 and 2-bedrooms $4,000–$6,000+. Penthouses in both regularly exceed $10,000/month.
What's the cheapest neighborhood to rent in Dallas?+
The cheapest Dallas rental neighborhoods are Vickery Meadow, Far North Dallas (around Forest Lane), Pleasant Grove, and parts of Oak Cliff, where 1-bedrooms commonly start at $850–$1,100/month.
Has Dallas rent gone up in 2026?+
Dallas rent growth has cooled to roughly 2–3% year-over-year in 2026 after the steep 2021–2023 increases. New supply (especially in Uptown, Downtown, and the Design District) has expanded specials and concessions — most stabilized buildings offer one month free or waived application fees.
How much should I budget for utilities in a Dallas apartment?+
Budget $120–$220/month for electricity (Texas is deregulated — you pick your provider), $40–$60 for water/sewer/trash, and $50–$80 for internet. Total utilities for a 1-bedroom typically run $200–$340/month on top of rent.
Are there Dallas apartments with all utilities included?+
Yes — older garden-style buildings in Vickery Meadow, parts of Oak Cliff, and some Lakewood properties bundle water, trash, and gas. Electricity is almost always tenant-paid in Texas. We can filter your short-list to utilities-included buildings on request.
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