ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 75244

Part of Dallas, TX

Pop. 13,389·Dallas County·139th most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$1,869/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$63

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 75244 · $1,869

More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,424

1 BR

$1,483

2 BR

$1,734

3 BR

$2,184

4 BR+

$2,774

Research median

$1,734/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

August. Asking rents in ZIP 75244 usually run 0.5% below trend in August and 0.9% above it in February, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 75244 is 0.4% below its high of $1,876 in June 2024, at $1,869 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 75244 changed +1.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 75244 is 16.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($120,286) is $3,007 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,960); a 4-bedroom is $3,760.

Rank in Dallas

31st cheapest of 41 ZIP codes in Dallas.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 75001, 2 miles away, rents for 15% less ($1,592/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 75244. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,428/yr

At $1,869/mo median

Location

CityDallas

StateTX

CountyDallas County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 75244 (Dallas, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,389

Median income

$120,286

Median age

37.1

Renters

48.7%

Age distribution

22.8%

23.3%

27.6%

15.3%

Under 1822.8%

18–3423.3%

35–5427.6%

55–6411%

65+15.3%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

59.8%

20.4%

White59.8%

Black10.9%

Hispanic20.4%

Asian6.1%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

20.2%

69.5%

No HS diploma3.1%

HS diploma7.3%

Some college20.2%

Bachelor's+69.5%

Housing tenure

51.3%

48.7%

Owner51.3%

Renter48.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 75244 in Dallas, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,600 → $1,869

up 16.8%

Income

$100,485 → $120,286

up 19.7%

Population

12,806 → 13,389

up 4.6%

Renter share

50.4% → 48.7%

-1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

69.6% → 69.5%

-0.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 75244 in Dallas, TX stood at $1,600 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,869, reflecting a 16.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $100,485 in 2021 to $120,286 more recently. The population has grown by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 12,806 residents to roughly 13,389. Renters now make up 48.7% of households, compared with 50.4% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 75244 in Dallas, TX market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 75244

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 75244 covers Dallas, TX. The median rent here is $1,869/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,483/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,734/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($120,286/yr), ZIP 75244 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 75244?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,869/mo in ZIP 75244. The local median household income is $120,286/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 75244?

Rent in ZIP 75244 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,876 in June 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 75244?

Asking rents in ZIP 75244 are usually lowest in August, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in February, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 75244 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 75244 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #139 of 693 at $1,869/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 75244 changed +1.8%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.