Dallas, TX Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,605
1-year change
+1.0%
$16/mo
5-year change
+11.4%
$164/mo
10-year change
+39.0%
$450/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Dallas

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,065/mo0.0%
2016$1,145/mo+7.5%+7.5%
2017$1,217/mo+6.3%+14.3%
2018$1,262/mo+3.7%+18.5%
2019$1,307/mo+3.6%+22.7%
2020$1,336/mo+2.2%+25.4%
2021$1,375/mo+2.9%+29.1%
2022$1,605/mo+16.7%+50.7%
2023$1,650/mo+2.8%+54.9%
2024$1,621/mo-1.8%+52.2%
2025$1,595/mo-1.6%+49.8%
2026$1,631/mo+2.3%+53.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dallas changed since 2015?

Median rent in Dallas, TX was $1,050 in 2015-01 and is $1,605 as of 2026-07 — a change of $555 per month over 11 years.

How much has Dallas rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Dallas, TX has changed +11.4% ($164 per month). The current median is $1,605.

What has rent in Dallas done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dallas, TX has changed +39.0% ($450 per month). It is now $1,605.

Is rent in Dallas going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Dallas, TX has increased +1.0% ($16/mo). Current median: $1,605.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.