Denton, TX Rent History

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

Today (2026-09)
$1,492
1-year change
-0.9%
$-13/mo
5-year change
+11.8%
$157/mo
10-year change
+42.0%
$441/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Denton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$995/mo—0.0%
2016$1,040/mo+4.5%+4.5%
2017$1,088/mo+4.6%+9.3%
2018$1,134/mo+4.2%+14.0%
2019$1,168/mo+3.0%+17.4%
2020$1,195/mo+2.3%+20.1%
2021$1,275/mo+6.7%+28.1%
2022$1,436/mo+12.6%+44.3%
2023$1,499/mo+4.4%+50.7%
2024$1,535/mo+2.4%+54.3%
2025$1,542/mo+0.5%+55.0%
2026$1,477/mo-4.2%+48.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Denton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Denton, TX was $980 in 2015-01 and is $1,492 as of 2026-09 — a change of $512 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 +11.8% ($157 per month). The current median is $1,492.

What has rent in Denton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Denton, TX has changed +42.0% ($441 per month). It is now $1,492.

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

Year over year, median rent in Denton, TX has decreased -0.9% ($-13/mo). Current median: $1,492.

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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.