Rent by ZIP code in Denton
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76207 | Denton County | $1,593 | +6% |
| 76208 | Denton County | $1,534 | +2% |
| 76201 | Denton County | $1,509 | 0% |
| 76209 | Denton County | $1,419 | -6% |
| 76205 | Denton County | $1,370 | -9% |
Rent by bedroom count in Denton
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Denton County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Denton County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,480 to $1,920 depending on the Denton ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,491 | -5.8% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,536 | -6.8% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,807 | -6.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,275 | -6.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,892 | -6.4% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Denton?
Typical rent across Denton County is $1,707 as of August 2026. That is down 0.8% from a year earlier and up 9.5% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Denton County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,652 | +17.9% |
| 2022 | $1,739 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $1,746 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | $1,728 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | $1,718 | -0.5% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,707 | -0.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Denton rent questions
- What is the average rent in Denton, TX?
- Typical asking rent in Denton is $1,509 a month as of July 2026, across 5 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,370 to $1,593.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Denton?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Denton County is $1,807 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,536 and a three bedroom is $2,275. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Denton?
- Rent is falling. Typical rent in Denton County is $1,707 as of August 2026, down 0.8% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Denton?
- ZIP 76205 has the lowest typical asking rent in Denton at $1,370 a month, compared with $1,509 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Denton?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Denton rent of $1,509, that is about $4,527 a month, or $54,324 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Denton sits in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.