Rents are 11% below what Arlington's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Arlington's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
Arlington, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Arlington, TX has changed in 5 years
Since 2021, the typical rent in Arlington, TX has climbed from $1,229 to $1,525, a 24.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $75,171 today, compared with $65,481 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 392,304 residents to roughly 397,742. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.
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Arlington rent by bedroom count
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Arlington is $1,525/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,394/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,196/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,844/mo.
At 24% of local median household income ($75,171/yr), Arlington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.
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At $1,525/mo, rent takes ~24% of Arlington's median household income ($75,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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