100 Best Apartments in Dallas, TX (with reviews)

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Apartments in Addison $1,721
Apartments in Allen $1,741
Apartments in Arlington $1,360
Apartments in Balch Springs $1,206
Apartments in Bedford $1,406
Apartments in Carrollton $1,623
Apartments in Cedar Hill $1,527
Apartments in DeSoto $1,458
Apartments in Duncanville $1,428
Apartments in Euless $1,493
Apartments in Farmers Branch $1,844
Apartments in Flower Mound $2,055
Apartments in Forney $1,495
Apartments in Frisco $1,886
Apartments in Garland $1,421
Apartments in Glenn Heights $1,389
Apartments in Grand Prairie $1,517
Apartments in Grapevine $1,784
Apartments in Haltom City $1,209
Apartments in Hurst $1,327
Apartments in Irving $1,545
Apartments in Lancaster $1,269
Apartments in Lewisville $1,610
Apartments in Mansfield $1,760
Apartments in Mesquite $1,294
Apartments in Midlothian $1,516
Apartments in North Richland Hills $1,508
Apartments in Plano $1,803
Apartments in Red Oak $1,389
Apartments in Richardson $1,808
Apartments in Rockwall $1,687
Apartments in Rowlett $1,688
Apartments in Sachse $1,846
Apartments in Seagoville $1,241
Apartments in The Colony $1,765
Apartments in Wilmer $689
Apartments in Wylie $1,680

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Average rent in Dallas, TX

$1,592/mo Dallas, TX average rental price, July 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Dallas, TX is $1,592.

Dallas, TX apartment rent ranges

About 27% of apartment rents in Dallas, TX range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 18% of apartments. Around 44% of Dallas’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 11% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,726, the average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,592.

Getting around in Dallas, TX

88 /100

Very Walkable

85 /100

Excellent Transit

68 /100

Bikeable

Walk Score®: 88, Transit Score®: 85, Bike Score®: 68

Frequently asked questions

What are the best apartments in Dallas, TX?

The best apartments in Dallas, TX are: Overton Park Apartments, The Brazos, Creekview Apartment Homes, Axis Kessler Park and The Manhattan Apartments.

What is the average rent in Dallas, TX?

The average rent in Dallas, TX is $1,592. Start your search for apartments in Dallas, TX now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Dallas, TX?

The price range for a studio apartment in Dallas, TX is between $325 and $7,846. View all studio apartments in Dallas, TX.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX is between $660 and $14,130. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX is between $765 and $15,344. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Dallas, TX is between $325 and $33,111. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Dallas, TX.

What type of rental buildings are in Dallas, TX?

In Dallas 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 26% of Dallas’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 57% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Dallas, TX?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Dallas are about 31 years old, on average. Of these, 34% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and 6% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Dallas, TX?

Studio apartments in Dallas are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 56% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Dallas, TX in the news

New Build-to-Rent Homes Hit Record With 3 Times as Many Houses Under Construction

The second metro on our list of top 100 metros for new BTR homes is Dallas, with a total of 7,800 single-family rentals. Here, the number of new houses for rent more than doubled between 2018 and 2022. This translates to nearly 4,000 units completed within that timeframe, more than half of the metro’s single-family rentals stock.

Unlocking Dallas’ Housing Potential: Existing Vacant Land Could Hold 100,000 New Apartments

Dallas has a hidden treasure that could solve its housing shortage: untapped vacant land. There are 475 unused plots already zoned for multifamily that cover around 76 million square feet and could become vibrant communities with up to 100,000 new apartments (half of which would be located in the heart of the city). That’s more than the total number of apartments built in the city since 2000.

Millennials Make Historic Switch From Renter-Majority to Homeowner-Majority Generation

Dallas’ tech town appeal convinced a significant amount of young talent to choose it for buying a forever home. The metro saw a 64% gain in Millennial owners between 2017 and 2022 and a mere 4.5% uptick in Millennial renters. The number of Gen Zers who bought a home in Dallas grew five times in that same timeframe, while the number of Zoomer renters multiplied seven times. Surprisingly, the area was also popular for Baby Boomers. Dallas saw a 5% rise in Boomer homeowners and an 18% increase in Boomer renters in the last years.

Rental Competitivity in Texas in 2022: El Paso Hotter Than Dallas, Austin & Houston

Dallas was the second most competitive rental market in Texas in 2022. More than 95% of apartments for rent in Dallas were occupied last year. That was partly due to the fact that nearly 63% of renters decided to renew their leases. As a result, in 2022, Dallas' Rental Competivity Index score was 56.9 — but, Dallas was hotter in the first part of the year when its RCI score reached 55.7. A higher apartment occupancy rate and more lease renewals than in its rental season kept competition high in the first four months of 2022. Later, the fast pace of apartment construction in Dallas (the total supply of rentals increased by 2.1% through August) helped slow things down during peak season.

Renting Out the Neighborhood: 101 Zip Codes Switch From Homeowner to Renter Majority

Zip code 75251 (located in north Dallas) boasts a 100% renter share in 2020, with a 44% rise in number of residents since 2011. A small and densely populated area, Preston Hollow is mostly inhabited by young Millennials, with a total population of just under 4,000. Here, the rental homes built primarily in the 1990s are mostly one-bedroom apartments, and the median household income is around $80,000.

Top Cities for Active Renters: Texas Triangle Boasts Most Apartments with Access to Fitness Amenities

Texas cities earned the top spots in our ranking, boasting the largest numbers of rental apartments with access to some type of fitness amenity. By far, Houston has the largest number of apartments for rent with on-site sports facilities (440,000). Dallas apartments are the second-best choice for active renters (233,000), followed by Austin apartments (195,000) and San Antonio apartments (183,000).

Built-to-Rent Homes Expected to Hit All-Time High in 2022, Fueled by Need for Space and Privacy

As a booming job hub and a leading force when it comes to new apartment construction, the Dallas metro is flourishing in single-family rentals, with the third-highest number of home rentals in the U.S. at 4,290. The city is also among the top markets to invest in rental homes: Dallas (in fifth spot), currently has 1,270 completed rental homes.

Living in Dallas, TX

Nestled in the heart of north-central Texas, the apartments for rent in Dallas grace the prairie-like landscape 13 miles southwest of Garland, 18 miles southwest of Plano, 18 miles east of Arlington, 31 miles east of Fort Worth, and 180 miles south of Austin. Dallas is renowned by renters as the home of the Cowboys and boasts tantalizing Southern delicacies, major multinational corporations, and thriving live music and art scenes. From Tex-Mex and Thai to Italian and Japanese fusion, renters in Dallas have a wide variety of restaurant choices, such as The Porch, Baby Back Shack, Thai Thai and Tei Tei Robota Bar. Notably, AT&T, Dean Foods and Texas Instruments are headquartered in Dallas. Plus, a downtown and uptown improvement plan will continue to add pedestrian upgrades for Dallas renters for years to come. Public education is provided by the Dallas Independent School District.

Renting in Dallas, TX

Dallas neighborhoods captivate renters with a unique blend of architectural grandeur, cosmopolitan ambiance and close proximity to exciting venues. Specifically, downtown rentals are by the Reunion Tower and observation deck; a local arts scene; fancy dining; and posh shopping. Or, uptown rentals are walkable with great nightlife, boutiques, and easy downtown access via the North Central Expressway. Downtown Dallas has more high-rise apartments for rent than uptown, but uptown has loft-apartments and mixed-use towers with retail stores on the lower floors. Otherwise, Lower Greenville rentals are near Granada Theater and the jazz hub, whereas Knox-Henderson is a small neighborhood with nightlife and luxury high-rise apartments for rent that are close to Southern Methodist University. Finally, Deep Ellum has renovated historical apartments for rent from the 20th century, and Historic Dallas West End has restored older apartments for rent, as well.

Shopping in Dallas, TX

When renting in Dallas, some major shopping centers are Galleria Dallas (including A|X Armani Exchange, Cotton On and Rolex at Bachendorf's); NorthPark Center (which hosts Louis Vuitton, Tommy Bahama and Sephora); and West Village (offering Kittenish, Rye 51 and Untuckit). Or, for independent stores, renters go to Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff for more than 60 independent boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and theaters. Similarly, Knox-Henderson (near the Central Expressway) features upscale boutiques, home furnishing stores and an Apple store. The Shops at Park Lane also offer renters a mix of designer and traditional retail (such as Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Champs Sports and DSW). And, the Design District hosts antique shops, art galleries and interior design showrooms. Renters also go to Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's for groceries, and Downtown Dallas has a terrific Farmers' Market, as well.

Transportation in Dallas, TX

Owning a personal vehicle is not necessary when renting in Dallas. That's because, with more than 45 bus stations available to renters citywide, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is the largest public transportation system in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Specifically, renters can take a free D-Link bus connecting downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum. Alternatively, there are two streetcar lines: the M-Line Trolley and Dallas Streetcar. Or, Trinity Railway Express is a commuter rail system that takes renters from downtown Dallas to downtown Fort Worth with service to CentrePort-DFW Airport Station. Likewise, Denton County Transportation Authority operates a regional rail system from Dallas to Denton. Renters can also use Amtrak, Greyhound, Megabus, Vonlane, Uber, and Lyft, in addition to bike rentals like LimeBike, Ofo, Spin and VBikes. DART also offers renters direct links to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas Love Field and Union Station.

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1 BED	$914+
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