As of mid-2026, a 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas rents for roughly $1,300–$1,475 and a 2-bedroom for about $1,650–$1,960. Suburbs run higher — Plano 1-bedrooms average near $1,389, and McKinney 2-bedrooms range $1,990–$2,900. Across the metroplex, HUD benchmarks 2-bedroom rent at $1,520–$2,900 depending on ZIP code.
Average rent by city (2026)
| Area | Typical 1-bedroom | Typical 2-bedroom | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $1,300–$1,475 | $1,650–$1,960 | Zumper / RentCafe / RentHop |
| Plano | ~$1,389 | ~$1,800+ | Zumper |
| McKinney | — | $1,990–$2,900 | Flat Fee Landlord (HUD ZIP data) |
| DFW metro (2BR benchmark) | — | $1,520–$2,900 | HUD FY2026 |
Figures are approximate market estimates compiled mid-2026 from RentCafe, Zumper, RentHop and HUD; actual rent varies by community, floor plan, lease term and date.
What drives DFW rent
Three things move apartment rent across Dallas–Fort Worth: location (close-in urban Dallas and fast-growing suburbs like Plano and McKinney command more), apartment class and age (newer Class A communities price above older stock), and timing (rents soften in winter and firm up in peak spring/summer leasing). Bedroom count is the biggest single factor — a 2-bedroom typically runs 25–40% above a comparable 1-bedroom.
Find your home across DFW
Luxia and its RPM Living-managed communities span the metroplex. Each keeps live pricing on its own site — follow a link to check current availability.
Luxia Craig Ranch
Luxia Gallery House
Luxia Midtown Park
Ross + Peak
Luxia Swiss Avenue
Luxia Preston
Luxia River East
The Cooper
Luxia Grand Prairie
Copeland
Luxia Rockwall Downes
The Register
The Jackson at Viridian
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent in Dallas, TX?
As of mid-2026, the average 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas rents for about $1,300–$1,475 and a 2-bedroom for roughly $1,650–$1,960, though prices vary by neighborhood and source.
How much is rent in Plano and McKinney?
Plano 1-bedroom apartments average around $1,389. McKinney has one of the widest ranges in the metro, with 2-bedrooms from about $1,990 to $2,900 depending on the area.
What is the average 2-bedroom rent in Dallas–Fort Worth?
HUD's FY2026 fair-market benchmark for a 2-bedroom across the DFW metroplex spans roughly $1,520 to $2,900 per month, depending on ZIP code.
Where can I find current apartment pricing?
Rent changes daily, so each community's own website carries live pricing, floor plans and specials. Use the community links on this page to check current availability.