Average Rent in Dallas by Neighborhood: Across Dallas, the average rent for an apartment is around $1,543 per month
If you’re apartment hunting in Dallas, knowing average rents by neighborhood can make a huge difference. The Dallas–Fort Worth market is massive, and where you live—whether Uptown, Oak Lawn, Deep Ellum, or Lake Highlands—will dramatically affect what you pay. Here’s a breakdown of neighborhood-level rent insights based on the most recent data.
Across Dallas, the average rent for an apartment is around $1,543 per month, according. Studios average about $1,222, one-bedrooms go for roughly $1,431, two-bedrooms hover near $1,790, and larger three-bedroom units can run up to $2,260.
Some of the most expensive neighborhoods align with premium, walkable or high-amenity districts. In Uptown, average rent hits $2,800+, while the West Side at State Thomas and Post Abbey also command very high rates. Victory Park averages about $2,105, and Lower Greenville comes in around $2,300. Oak Lawn’s average is about $2,350 per month.
In Downtown Dallas, average rents sit near $2,150 for all apartment types, though premium buildings can go well above that. Neighborhoods like the Medical District and Design District fall in a similar high-price tier, with average rents close to $1,925–$2,050 per month.
More affordable pockets still exist. In neighborhoods such as Briarwood average around $781/month, while The Indigo on Forest and Hickory Creek are under $1,120 for some units. Wolf Creek is one of the cheapest neighborhoods in Dallas, with one-bedrooms around $950/month.
Lake Highlands averages ~$1,300, North Oak Cliff is around $1,685, and Deep Ellum averages ~$2,140.
In summary, Dallas rents look like this:
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Luxury / high-demand neighborhoods (Uptown, Victory Park, Lower Greenville): $2,150–$2,850+
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Mid-tier neighborhoods (Medical District, Design District, Deep Ellum): $1,760–$2,050+
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More affordable areas (Wolf Creek, Briarwood, Hickory Creek): $750–$1,250
These numbers reflect current trends and can help you set realistic expectations when searching for an apartment.
