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Rent in Arlington, TX

Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index

Typical rent

$1,462

1-year change

+0.9%

3-year change

−0.1%

Metro, 1-year change

+0.4%

Rents in Arlington rose +0.9%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.9% is worth questioning.

Typical rent in Arlington, past 3 years

All unit sizes, monthly

Typical monthly rent in Arlington, TX, over the past three years
Typical monthly rent in Arlington, TX, over the past three years$1,420$1,430$1,440$1,450$1,460$1,470202420252026$1,462
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MonthTypical rent
Aug 2026$1,462
Jul 2026$1,464
Jun 2026$1,460
May 2026$1,457
Apr 2026$1,447
Mar 2026$1,437
Feb 2026$1,434
Jan 2026$1,432
Dec 2025$1,437
Nov 2025$1,439
Oct 2025$1,450
Sep 2025$1,450
Aug 2025$1,448
Jul 2025$1,443
Jun 2025$1,445
May 2025$1,452
Apr 2025$1,451
Mar 2025$1,449
Feb 2025$1,440
Jan 2025$1,440
Dec 2024$1,432
Nov 2024$1,435
Oct 2024$1,436
Sep 2024$1,443
Aug 2024$1,441
Jul 2024$1,435
Jun 2024$1,429
May 2024$1,429
Apr 2024$1,425
Mar 2024$1,430
Feb 2024$1,431
Jan 2024$1,440
Dec 2023$1,443
Nov 2023$1,441
Oct 2023$1,445
Sep 2023$1,456
Aug 2023$1,463

Estimated typical rent by size

Studio$1,270
1 bedroom$1,300
2 bedrooms$1,460
3 bedrooms$1,710
4+ bedrooms$2,160

City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.

Check your own increase

ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.

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By ZIP code

ZIPTypical rent1-year change
76001$2,113+3.1%
76002$2,192+2.7%
76005$2,365−1.2%
76006$1,208+2.0%
76010$1,228−1.9%
76011$1,382+0.7%
76012$1,436+2.3%
76013$1,297−0.2%
76014$1,470+0.8%
76015$1,616+2.5%
76016$1,904+1.0%
76017$1,919+0.8%
76018$2,012+3.1%

Negotiating a renewal in Arlington

  1. Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Arlington, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −1.9% to +3.1%.
  2. Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
  3. Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
  4. Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
  5. Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.

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