Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Fair Market Rent 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Median household income: $64,151/year. Vacancy rate: 8.3%.
2BR FMR
$1,175/mo
Median Income
$64,151
Vacancy Rate
8.3%
Rent Burden
22.0%
Fair Market Rent by Bedroom Size
Affordability Analysis
Based on the 30% rule, a household earning the median income of $64,151/year can afford up to $1,604/mo in rent.
The 2BR FMR of $1,175/mo represents 22.0% of median income, which is within the 30% affordability threshold.
Rental Market Conditions
The vacancy rate of 8.3% in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington indicates a loose rental market. Higher vacancy gives renters more options and potential leverage on pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
The 2026 HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area is $1,175/month. 1BR: $949, 3BR: $1,447.
What is the vacancy rate in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington?
The rental vacancy rate in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 8.3%. A rate below 5% typically indicates a tight rental market.
Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington affordable for renters?
With a median income of $64,151 and 2BR rent at $1,175/mo, rent takes about 22% of income in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington.
Compare with Other Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/mo
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley
2BR: $2,200/mo
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/mo
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/mo
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/mo
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/mo
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/mo
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