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Average rent in Dallas–Fort Worth (2026)

Typical monthly asking rents in Dallas–Fort Worth by home type, as of September 2026 — medians from Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). Landlords list high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below these figures.

Average rent in Dallas–Fort Worth by home type

Home typeAsking rent / month
Studio$920 – $1,500 · median $1,150
1 bedroom$1,040 – $1,700 · median $1,305
2 bedrooms$1,440 – $2,340 · median $1,800
3 bedrooms$1,960 – $3,180 · median $2,450
House (3–4 bed)$1,900 – $3,080 · median $2,370

Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.

What is a fair rent here?

A fair rent in Dallas–Fort Worth is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.

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Common questions

How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in Dallas–Fort Worth?

As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Dallas–Fort Worth is about $1,305 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $1,040 to $1,700.

What is a fair rent in Dallas–Fort Worth?

A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.

Where do these rent figures come from?

Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.

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