What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The average size for a Arlington, TX apartment is 834 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Arlington is $1,328 per month, a 3.27% decrease from last years average of $1,373.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Arlington?

In Arlington, studios rent for $944 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,137 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,472 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,845 per month

What is the average apartment size in Arlington?

The typical apartment in Arlington offers about 834 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 975 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,241 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington include Forest Lake ($1,014/month), Hollandale ($1,017/month), and Buena Vista ($1,088/month), all below the citywide average of $1,328.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington are Westway ($1,669/month), Newton A ($1,676/month), and Harris Ridge ($1,889/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: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Arlington is $1,328, a 3.27% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,373.

Studio Apartments at $944 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 $1,137, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,472 offer 975 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,241 sq ft) for $1,845, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Arlington, TX

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,328	834 sq. ft.
Studio	$944	472 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,137	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,472	975 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,845	1,241 sq. ft.

Arlington, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Arlington, TX have decreased by 3.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,373 to $1,328.

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?

Forest Lake $1,014/month

Hollandale $1,017/month

Buena Vista $1,088/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,328/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Westway $1,669/month

Newton A $1,676/month

Harris Ridge $1,889/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	$1,889
Newton A	$1,676
Westway	$1,669
Downtown Arlington	$1,490
Rolling Meadows	$1,454
Falcon Lakes	$1,445
Plaza Heights	$1,418
Woodland West	$1,388
High Meadows	$1,383
Parkway Central	$1,367
Southwoods	$1,366
The Meridian	$1,332
Jordan Creek	$1,326
Parkway North	$1,315
Arlington Tech Centre	$1,311
Baird Farm Estates	$1,281
Southgate	$1,270
Harris Heights	$1,249
Gsid South	$1,249
Stoneridge	$1,209
Plaza Terrace	$1,198
Wood Ridge	$1,197
River Bend	$1,145
Walnut	$1,142
Brookhollow	$1,129
Treetop	$1,123
Woodland Park Estates	$1,089
Buena Vista	$1,088
Hollandale	$1,017
Forest Lake	$1,014

Arlington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arlington Tech Centre is 2% higher than in Baird Farm Estates

$1,311

Arlington Tech Centre rent is 1% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $1,311

$1,281

Baird Farm Estates rent is 4% lower than Arlington average

Average Rent $1,281

How Arlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Arlington	$1,328
Houston	$1,343
San Antonio	$1,255
Dallas	$1,576
Austin	$1,624
Fort Worth	$1,428
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,677
Sachse	$1,725
Spring	$1,449
Katy	$1,595
Grand Prairie	$1,502
North Richland Hills, TX	$1,478
Cedar Hill, TX	$1,594
Crowley, TX	$1,559
Mansfield, TX	$1,652
Grapevine, TX	$1,828
Lancaster, TX	$1,271
Farmers Branch, TX	$1,754
Burleson, TX	$1,465
Bedford, TX	$1,335

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.