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ZIP 76016

Pop. 31,280·Tarrant County·102nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,958/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$7
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ZIP 76016 · $1,958
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,210/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
$23,496/yr
At $1,958/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyTarrant County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (15.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 76016 (Arlington, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,280
Median income
$108,885
Median age
42.2
Renters
16.4%
Age distribution
21.4%
18.9%
26.9%
13.1%
19.7%
Under 1821.4%
18–3418.9%
35–5426.9%
55–6413.1%
65+19.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
20.1%
White65.1%
Black7%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian5.7%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
20.5%
31%
43.9%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+43.9%
Housing tenure
83.6%
16.4%
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 76016 in Arlington, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,453 → $1,958
up 34.8%
Income
$94,593 → $108,885
up 15.1%
Population
31,008 → 31,280
up 0.9%
Renter share
18.8% → 16.4%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 43.9%
+4.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 76016 in Arlington, TX has climbed by $505 per month, settling near $1,958 after starting the period at $1,453. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 76016 in Arlington, TX now reports about $108,885, up from $94,593 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 16.4% of households rent today, against 18.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.4% to 43.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 76016 in Arlington, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 76016 covers Arlington, TX. The median rent here is $1,958/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($108,885/yr), ZIP 76016 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 76016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 76016 (Arlington, TX) is $1,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 76016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 76016's median rent of $1,958/mo is $7 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 76016 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 76016 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #102 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 76016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,958/mo in ZIP 76016. The local median household income is $108,885/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 76016?

Rent in ZIP 76016 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 76016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 76016 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,958/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($108,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 76016 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 76016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.4% of ZIP 76016 households are renters, while 83.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 76016 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 76016 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 76016 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $1,958/mo, it's $412 above the Arlington citywide median of $1,546/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 76016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 76016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,958/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 76016's median household income ($108,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 76016 22%Benchmark 30%
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