How much does it cost to rent in Farmers Branch, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Farmers Branch, TX is $1,684. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Farmers Branch cheaper than other Texas cities?

Farmers Branch falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #124 out of 269 cities at $1,684/mo.

When was Farmers Branch rent data last updated?

Farmers Branch rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Farmers Branch

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Pop. 36,645·124th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Farmers Branch, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,684/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$281

Stable (Monthly)

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Farmers Branch · $1,684

More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

67/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Farmers Branch's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,684/mo

Expected by trend

$1,839/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Farmers Branch's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,269

1 BR

$1,336

2 BR

$1,566

3 BR

$1,959

4 BR+

$2,523

Research median

$1,566/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

$20,208/yr

At $1,684/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Farmers Branch, TX is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,645

Median income

$91,186

Median age

33.4

Renters

57.6%

Age distribution

21.8%

30.8%

26.3%

12.1%

Under 1821.8%

18–3430.8%

35–5426.3%

55–649.1%

65+12.1%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

51.4%

40.6%

White51.4%

Black9.2%

Hispanic40.6%

Asian11.1%

Education (25+)

12.4%

12.7%

22%

52.8%

No HS diploma12.4%

HS diploma12.7%

Some college22%

Bachelor's+52.8%

Housing tenure

42.4%

57.6%

Owner42.4%

Renter57.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Farmers Branch, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,465 → $1,684

up 14.9%

Income

$77,306 → $91,186

up 18.0%

Population

36,091 → 36,645

up 1.5%

Renter share

50.1% → 57.6%

+7.5 pts

Bachelor's+

42.8% → 52.8%

+10.0 pts

Median age

34.9 → 33.4

-1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Farmers Branch, TX has climbed by $219 per month, settling near $1,684 after starting the period at $1,465. Household income in the area moved from $77,306 to $91,186 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,091 to 36,645 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 57.6% of households rent today, against 50.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.8% to 52.8%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Farmers Branch, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Farmers Branch on your salary?

At $1,684/mo, how Farmers Branch rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 21.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 30.4% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 26.4% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 14.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 11.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 32.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 36% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 29.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Farmers Branch rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Farmers Branch. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Farmers Branch, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Farmers Branch is $1,684/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,269/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,566/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,336/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,959/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($91,186/yr), Farmers Branch ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmers Branch an affordable city for renters?

Farmers Branch is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,684/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($91,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Farmers Branch falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Farmers Branch?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,684/mo in Farmers Branch. The local median household income is $91,186/yr, meaning the typical Farmers Branch household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Farmers Branch?

Rent in Farmers Branch has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Farmers Branch rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Farmers Branch is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #124 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,684/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Farmers Branch?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Farmers Branch ($1,684/mo): Addison ($1,571/mo), Irving ($1,592/mo), Carrollton ($1,618/mo).

What percentage of Farmers Branch residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.6% of Farmers Branch households are renters, while 42.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Farmers Branch has a strong rental market.

How does Farmers Branch rent compare to the national average?

Farmers Branch's median rent of $1,684/mo is $281 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #124 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

22%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,684/mo, rent takes ~22% of Farmers Branch's median household income ($91,186/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Farmers Branch 22%Benchmark 30%

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