How much does it cost to rent in Cedar Hill, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Cedar Hill, TX is $1,747. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Cedar Hill cheaper than other Texas cities?

Cedar Hill falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #104 out of 269 cities at $1,747/mo.

When was Cedar Hill rent data last updated?

Cedar Hill rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · TX

Cedar Hill

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Pop. 48,879·104th most expensive in Texas·Cedar Hill rents are up 9.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,747/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.5%

Month-over-Month

-2.0%

vs US Median

-$218

Falling (Monthly)

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Cedar Hill · $1,747

More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

61/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Cedar Hill's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,747/mo

Expected by trend

$1,844/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Cedar Hill's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,318

1 BR

$1,382

2 BR

$1,624

3 BR

$2,037

4 BR+

$2,614

Research median

$1,624/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$20,964/yr

At $1,747/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (9.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Cedar Hill, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

48,879

Median income

$101,909

Median age

35.7

Renters

28.6%

Age distribution

27%

22.2%

27%

12.5%

Under 1827%

18–3422.2%

35–5427%

55–6412.5%

65+11.4%

Gender

46.4%

53.6%

Male46.4%

Female53.6%

Race & ethnicity

22.9%

54.9%

24.2%

White22.9%

Black54.9%

Hispanic24.2%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

21.2%

35%

35.8%

No HS diploma8.1%

HS diploma21.2%

Some college35%

Bachelor's+35.8%

Housing tenure

71.4%

28.6%

Owner71.4%

Renter28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Cedar Hill, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,389 → $1,747

up 25.8%

Income

$77,703 → $101,909

up 31.2%

Population

48,968 → 48,879

down 0.2%

Renter share

29.4% → 28.6%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

30% → 35.8%

+5.8 pts

Median age

34.6 → 35.7

+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Cedar Hill, TX paid around $1,389 a month. That figure now sits near $1,747, up 25.8% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Cedar Hill, TX now reports about $101,909, up from $77,703 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30% to 35.8% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Cedar Hill, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Cedar Hill on your salary?

At $1,747/mo, how Cedar Hill rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 27.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 30.3% income

stretched

By apartment size

Cedar Hill rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Cedar Hill. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Cedar Hill, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cedar Hill is $1,747/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,318/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,624/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,382/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,037/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,909/yr), Cedar Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cedar Hill an affordable city for renters?

Cedar Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,747/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cedar Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cedar Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,747/mo in Cedar Hill. The local median household income is $101,909/yr, meaning the typical Cedar Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cedar Hill?

Rent in Cedar Hill has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cedar Hill rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Cedar Hill is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #104 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,747/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cedar Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cedar Hill ($1,747/mo): Duncanville ($1,515/mo), Grand Prairie ($1,610/mo).

What percentage of Cedar Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of Cedar Hill households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. Cedar Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cedar Hill rent compare to the national average?

Cedar Hill's median rent of $1,747/mo is $218 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #104 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,747/mo, rent takes ~21% of Cedar Hill's median household income ($101,909/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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