True Cost of Renting in Arlington, TX

Arlington sits in the geographic heart of the DFW metroplex, between Dallas and Fort Worth, anchored by AT&T Stadium (Cowboys), Globe Life Field (Rangers), and Six Flags. The University of Texas at Arlington adds student demand. Arlington is a car-dependent city with no light rail connection to DART or Trinity Metro — one of the largest US cities without a transit option to major neighboring metros.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Entertainment District / Stadium Row

Studio:
$1,100/mo
1 Bed:
$1,400/mo
2 Bed:
$1,900/mo

Apartments clustered near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field; new construction and older complexes. Event nights bring parking and noise challenges. Car required for all errands. Many complexes include covered parking. Oncor electric.

UT Arlington Campus Area

Studio:
$900/mo
1 Bed:
$1,200/mo
2 Bed:
$1,700/mo

Student-dominated neighborhood near UTA; older apartment stock at lower price points. Cooper Street corridor has retail and dining. Car needed but UTA shuttle serves campus. Lease terms often align with academic year.

South Arlington / Mansfield Area

1 Bed:
$1,300/mo
2 Bed:
$1,800/mo

Suburban apartment complexes in south Arlington and adjacent Mansfield; newer construction stock with resort amenities. I-20 and TX-360 access for Fort Worth and Dallas commutes. Family-oriented with good Mansfield ISD access.

Utility Providers

Electric
Oncor (distribution) — retail provider choice required
Water
City of Arlington Water Utilities
Internet
Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber

Commute & Transportation

Arlington has no public transit connection to DART in Dallas or Trinity Metro in Fort Worth — it is one of the largest US cities without rail or rapid transit access. Every commute is by car. I-30 (Tom Landry Freeway) provides the primary east-west corridor to both Dallas (20 miles) and Fort Worth (20 miles). TX-360 (the Great Southwest Parkway) runs north-south. DFW Airport is 15 miles north via TX-360 or TX-183. General Motors Financial, American Automobile Association, and D.R. Horton are among Arlington's larger employers. The Entertainment District generates significant hospitality employment.

Rental Market Overview

Arlington rents are among the lowest in the DFW metroplex for comparable apartment quality — the lack of transit and walkability keeps prices down relative to Dallas and Fort Worth's urban cores. Oncor electricity with retail provider selection — same deregulated market as all of North Texas. Choose a fixed-rate plan before your first summer. The UTA student population creates demand for smaller units at lower price points near campus. Entertainment District apartments may command slight premiums for novelty proximity to stadiums. Renters insurance averages $17–25/month.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Arlington: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Arlington?
One-bedroom apartments in Arlington range from $1,200/month in UT Arlington Campus Area to $1,400/month in Entertainment District / Stadium Row. Two-bedroom units range from $1,700 to $1,900/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Arlington?
In Arlington, electricity is provided by Oncor (distribution) — retail provider choice required, water by City of Arlington Water Utilities, and common internet providers include Spectrum, AT&T Fiber, Frontier Fiber. TX deregulates electricity, so Oncor only owns the wires — you pick your own retail electric plan. Compare fixed-rate plans before your first summer bill; a bad variable-rate plan can double what a fixed one costs.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Arlington?
UT Arlington Campus Area is the most affordable of the 3 Arlington neighborhoods covered here, at $1,200/month for a one-bedroom — $200 less than Entertainment District / Stadium Row, roughly a 14% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Arlington expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Arlington runs about $1,300/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Arlington rents are among the lowest in the DFW metroplex for comparable apartment quality — the lack of transit and walkability keeps prices down relative to Dallas and Fort Worth's urban cores. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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