What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The average size for a Arlington, TX apartment is 841 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Arlington?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Arlington is $1,350 per month, a 1.28% decrease from last years average of $1,368.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Arlington?

In Arlington, studios rent for $958 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,138 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,500 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,913 per month

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 841 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Arlington?

Studio apartments in Arlington average 472 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 681 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 981 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,260 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington include Hollandale ($1,088/month), Buena Vista ($1,098/month), and Brookhollow ($1,130/month), all below the citywide average of $1,350.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington are Westway ($1,705/month), Medlin O ($1,826/month), and Harris Ridge ($1,934/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Arlington, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Arlington?

The typical rent budget in Arlington ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Arlington?

In Arlington, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: March 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $1,350, a 1.28% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,368.

Studio Apartments at $958 offer the most budget-friendly option with 472 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $1,138, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,500 offer 981 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,260 sq ft) for $1,913, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, TX

Last updated: March 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,350	841 sq. ft.
Studio	$958	472 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,138	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,500	981 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,913	1,260 sq. ft.

Arlington, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, TX have decreased by 1.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,368 to $1,350.

What's the typical rent budget in Arlington, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Arlington, TX (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Arlington, TX?

63,467 or 45% of the households in Arlington, TX are renter-occupied while 76,941 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Hollandale $1,088/month

Buena Vista $1,098/month

Brookhollow $1,130/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,350/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Westway $1,705/month

Medlin O $1,826/month

Harris Ridge $1,934/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Arlington, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Harris Ridge	$1,934
Medlin O	$1,826
Westway	$1,705
Newton A	$1,694
Downtown Arlington	$1,558
Falcon Lakes	$1,454
Parkway Central	$1,369
Southwoods	$1,324
Parkway North	$1,293
Baird Farm Estates	$1,268
Gsid South	$1,244
Stoneridge	$1,220
River Bend	$1,176
Treetop	$1,158
Walnut	$1,148
Brookhollow	$1,130
Buena Vista	$1,098
Hollandale	$1,088

Arlington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Baird Farm Estates is 12% higher than in Brookhollow

$1,268

Baird Farm Estates rent is 6% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $1,268

$1,130

Brookhollow rent is 16% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $1,130

How Arlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington	$1,350
Houston	$1,346
Dallas	$1,582
San Antonio	$1,256
Austin	$1,623
Fort Worth	$1,432
El Paso	$1,117
Irving	$1,485
Killeen	$1,083
Plano	$1,687
Spring	$1,457
Lewisville	$1,450
Grand Prairie	$1,505
Carrollton, TX	$1,555
Mansfield, TX	$1,656
North Richland Hills, TX	$1,463
Grapevine, TX	$1,833
Euless, TX	$1,469
Farmers Branch, TX	$1,742
Burleson, TX	$1,465
Bedford, TX	$1,341

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Arlington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.