Denton, TX Rent History

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

Today (2026-06)
$1,480
1-year change
-3.1%
$-47/mo
5-year change
+14.4%
$186/mo
10-year change
+40.8%
$429/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Denton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$997/mo0.0%
2016$1,043/mo+4.6%+4.6%
2017$1,093/mo+4.8%+9.6%
2018$1,136/mo+3.9%+13.9%
2019$1,170/mo+3.0%+17.4%
2020$1,198/mo+2.4%+20.2%
2021$1,281/mo+6.9%+28.5%
2022$1,440/mo+12.4%+44.4%
2023$1,503/mo+4.4%+50.8%
2024$1,537/mo+2.3%+54.2%
2025$1,536/mo-0.1%+54.1%
2026$1,478/mo-3.8%+48.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Denton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Denton, TX was $982 in 2015-01 and is $1,480 as of 2026-06 — a change of $498 per month over 11 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Denton, TX has changed +14.4% ($186 per month). The current median is $1,480.

What has rent in Denton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Denton, TX has changed +40.8% ($429 per month). It is now $1,480.

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

Year over year, median rent in Denton, TX has decreased -3.1% ($-47/mo). Current median: $1,480.

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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.