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Rental market in Denton: rising rents

In Denton, Census median gross rent rose about 41.9% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows a population of 979,561, up 17.5% over five years, three-bedroom rents about 7% above the U.S. average, and vacancy near 4.3%. The typical home is valued near $437,200, and the median household earns about $111,498 a year, with renters spending a median 30.6% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+10% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+7% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+19% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+41.9% Rent trend, 5-yr
30.6% Rent-to-income

People & households

34.5% Renter-occupied
979,561 Population
+17.5% Population, 5-yr
$111,498 Median household income

Housing stock

4.3% Vacancy rate
$437,200 Median home value
2003 Median year built
71.6% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +10% 3-bed +7% 4-bed +19%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 34.5% Owners 65.5%

In Denton, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 71.6% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 4.3%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.6% as of August 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

Rents here are long-term residential, not vacation or short-term. Non-residential property is not priced above, though its rents usually track the same local direction, so the residential trend is still a useful guide.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Denton?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 41.9% across five years.

How do rents in Denton compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom +10%, three-bedroom +7%, four-bedroom +19%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Denton a good market for rental property?

Demand is strong here, with few vacant units available. Renters make up 34.5% of households and vacancy sits near 4.3%. Three-bedroom rents run about 7% above the national average, and rents rose about 41.9% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Denton?

Renters make up 34.5% of the housing, and the population of 979,561 grew 17.5% over five years. Vacancy runs near 4.3%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).