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Frisco

Pop. 219,304·76th most expensive in Texas·Frisco rents are up 7.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,861/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$104
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Frisco · $1,861
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
Good value
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Rents are 6% below what Frisco's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,861/mo
Expected by trend
$1,989/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,404
1 BR
$1,475
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,167
4 BR+
$2,784
Research median
$1,730/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
$22,332/yr
At $1,861/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Frisco, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
219,304
Median income
$150,212
Median age
38.3
Renters
34.1%
Age distribution
27.2%
18.1%
35.5%
Under 1827.2%
18–3418.1%
35–5435.5%
55–649.6%
65+9.6%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
48.3%
12.7%
28.1%
White48.3%
Black9.1%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian28.1%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
19.7%
67.5%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
65.9%
34.1%
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Frisco, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,447 → $1,861
up 28.6%
Income
$134,210 → $150,212
up 11.9%
Population
193,140 → 219,304
up 13.5%
Renter share
30.8% → 34.1%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
65.6% → 67.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.3
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Frisco, TX has increased from $1,447 to $1,861, a 28.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $150,212 today, compared with $134,210 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 13.5% since 2021, moving from about 193,140 residents to roughly 219,304. Renters now make up 34.1% of households, compared with 30.8% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Frisco rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Frisco, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Frisco is $1,861/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,404/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,730/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,475/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,167/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($150,212/yr), Frisco ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Frisco an affordable city for renters?

Frisco is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,861/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($150,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Frisco falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Frisco?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,861/mo in Frisco. The local median household income is $150,212/yr, meaning the typical Frisco household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Frisco?

Rent in Frisco has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Frisco neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Frisco are 75034 ($1,704/mo), 75033 ($1,818/mo), and 75036 ($2,225/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Frisco is $1,861/mo.

How does Frisco rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Frisco is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #76 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,861/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Frisco?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Frisco ($1,861/mo): Allen ($1,678/mo), Plano ($1,713/mo).

What percentage of Frisco residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of Frisco households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. Frisco leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Frisco rent compare to the national average?

Frisco's median rent of $1,861/mo is $104 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #76 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,861/mo, rent takes ~15% of Frisco's median household income ($150,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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