Dallas, TX Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,604
1-year change
+1.5%
$23/mo
5-year change
+10.1%
$147/mo
10-year change
+40.6%
$463/mo

Monthly rent trend

Loading…

Year-by-year rent in Dallas

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,041/mo—0.0%
2016$1,119/mo+7.5%+7.5%
2017$1,188/mo+6.2%+14.1%
2018$1,234/mo+3.9%+18.5%
2019$1,278/mo+3.6%+22.8%
2020$1,305/mo+2.1%+25.4%
2021$1,345/mo+3.1%+29.2%
2022$1,568/mo+16.6%+50.6%
2023$1,613/mo+2.9%+54.9%
2024$1,583/mo-1.9%+52.1%
2025$1,592/mo+0.6%+52.9%
2026$1,588/mo-0.3%+52.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Dallas changed since 2015?

Median rent in Dallas, TX was $1,025 in 2015-01 and is $1,604 as of 2026-09 — a change of $579 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 +10.1% ($147 per month). The current median is $1,604.

What has rent in Dallas done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Dallas, TX has changed +40.6% ($463 per month). It is now $1,604.

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

Year over year, median rent in Dallas, TX has increased +1.5% ($23/mo). Current median: $1,604.

See full rent data for Dallas, TX →
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.