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Denton

Pop. 152,866·196th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Denton, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,480/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$485
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Denton · $1,480
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
75/100
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Rents are 13% below what Denton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,480/mo
Expected by trend
$1,696/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,452
1 BR
$1,524
2 BR
$1,788
3 BR
$2,242
4 BR+
$2,876
Research median
$1,788/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
$17,760/yr
At $1,480/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 3.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Denton, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
152,866
Median income
$76,019
Median age
31.4
Renters
50%
Age distribution
18.2%
37.9%
21.8%
12.5%
Under 1818.2%
18–3437.9%
35–5421.8%
55–649.6%
65+12.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
25.9%
White59.4%
Black11.2%
Hispanic25.9%
Asian4.1%
Education (25+)
19.8%
30.1%
41.7%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+41.7%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Denton, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,285 → $1,480
up 15.2%
Income
$65,168 → $76,019
up 16.7%
Population
139,704 → 152,866
up 9.4%
Renter share
51.6% → 50%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 41.7%
+1.3 pts
Median age
29.9 → 31.4
+1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Denton, TX paid around $1,285 a month. That figure now sits near $1,480, up 15.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,168 in 2021 to $76,019 more recently. Census counts show Denton, TX adding about 13,162 residents over the five-year window, up 9.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 51.6% to 50%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Denton, TX market of 2021.

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Denton rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Denton, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Denton is $1,480/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,452/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,788/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,524/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,242/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,019/yr), Denton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Denton an affordable city for renters?

Denton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,480/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($76,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Denton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Denton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,480/mo in Denton. The local median household income is $76,019/yr, meaning the typical Denton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Denton?

Rent in Denton has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Denton neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Denton are 76205 ($1,338/mo), 76209 ($1,401/mo), and 76201 ($1,447/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Denton is $1,480/mo.

How does Denton rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Denton is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #196 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,480/mo.

What percentage of Denton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of Denton households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. Denton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Denton rent compare to the national average?

Denton's median rent of $1,480/mo is $485 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #196 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,480/mo, rent takes ~23% of Denton's median household income ($76,019/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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