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ZIP 75218

Part of Dallas, TX
Pop. 22,544·Dallas County·331st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,620/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$345
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ZIP 75218 · $1,620
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,231
1 BR
$1,281
2 BR
$1,504
3 BR
$1,893
4 BR+
$2,411
Research median
$1,504/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,440/yr
At $1,620/mo median
Location
CityDallas
StateTX
CountyDallas County
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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 (+3.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75218 (Dallas, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,544
Median income
$107,366
Median age
41.1
Renters
35.7%
Age distribution
20.2%
19.9%
27.7%
16.3%
16%
Under 1820.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5427.7%
55–6416.3%
65+16%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
29.5%
White68.6%
Black6.6%
Hispanic29.5%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
12.1%
17.9%
62.1%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
64.3%
35.7%
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75218 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,258 → $1,620
up 28.8%
Income
$95,500 → $107,366
up 12.4%
Population
21,355 → 22,544
up 5.6%
Renter share
36.5% → 35.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
59.4% → 62.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
40.2 → 41.1
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 75218 in Dallas, TX has increased from $1,258 to $1,620, a 28.8% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,500 in 2021 to $107,366 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 21,355 residents to roughly 22,544. College-educated residents now make up 62.1% of adults here, versus 59.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75218 in Dallas, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 75218 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,620/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,281/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,504/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($107,366/yr), ZIP 75218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 75218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 75218 (Dallas, TX) is $1,620. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 75218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 75218's median rent of $1,620/mo is $345 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 75218 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75218 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #331 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,620/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,620/mo in ZIP 75218. The local median household income is $107,366/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75218?

Rent in ZIP 75218 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 75218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 75218 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,620/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($107,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 75218 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 75218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of ZIP 75218 households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 75218 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 75218 compare to the rest of Dallas?

ZIP 75218 is pricier than Dallas as a whole. At $1,620/mo, it's $2 above the Dallas citywide median of $1,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 75218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 75218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,620/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 75218's median household income ($107,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 75218 18%Benchmark 30%
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