True Cost of Renting in Frisco
Frisco has been ranked the fastest-growing city in the United States multiple times — a suburban boomtown that evolved from 6,000 residents in 1990 to over 250,000 today. The Dallas Cowboys' practice facility (The Star), PGA of America headquarters, and a rapidly expanding commercial corridor have transformed it from a bedroom community to a destination. Rents are rising faster than most Texas metros.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
The Star District
- Studio:
- $1,400/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,800/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,500/mo
Mixed-use district built around the Dallas Cowboys facility; luxury apartments with walkable retail, restaurants, and the Ford Center arena. Amenity-heavy buildings ($75–125/mo packages). Oncor electric. Most units include one covered parking space.
Downtown Frisco / Main Street
- Studio:
- $1,200/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,100/mo
Historic small-town core being redeveloped; mix of older buildings and newer apartment construction around the Frisco Square development. Lower rents than The Star. Free parking is plentiful. DART Silver Line will add rail access when the full line opens.
Stonebriar / West Frisco
- 1 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,300/mo
Upscale suburban corridor near Stonebriar Centre mall; apartment complexes with resort amenities and covered parking. Car-dependent. Frisco ISD — consistently Texas-top-ranked — makes this area high-demand for families.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Oncor (distribution) — retail provider choice required
- Water
- City of Frisco Water Utilities
- Internet
- AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Google Fiber
Commute & Transportation
Frisco is 30 miles north of Downtown Dallas via the Dallas North Tollway or US-380. The Tollway is the primary commuter artery — express lanes are available but toll costs add up ($4–8/day round trip). The DART Silver Line (opening in phases 2024–2026) will connect Frisco to the Orange/Red lines and eventually to DFW Airport, dramatically improving transit options. Currently, Frisco is effectively car-dependent for any Dallas commute. The PGA of America headquarters, multiple corporate campuses, and a hospital district create significant local employment, reducing the need for Dallas commutes for many residents.
Rental Market Overview
Frisco's explosive growth has driven apartment construction at a frantic pace, but demand has generally kept up. The combination of top-ranked Frisco ISD schools, brand-new amenity-rich apartment stock, and proximity to the booming Tollway corporate corridor supports premium rents. Oncor electricity distribution with retail provider choice — summer cooling costs are real (this is North Texas, not coastal). Fixed-rate electricity plan essential. New apartment supply may create short-term concession opportunities in 2025–2026. Renters insurance averages $18–26/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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