Dallas-Fort Worth MSA
2026-10-21
Lantana has emerged as the highest-rent city in the Dallas-Fort Worth MSA, with a median gross rent of $3,458—according to the latest ALEX Intelligence data. This isn't just a price point; it's a signal of a deeper shift in how value is distributed across the region. As premium suburban communities set new benchmarks, affordability is no longer just a city-center issue but a geographic one. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence's proprietary analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-dfw-msa-gross-rent-place-mkt. What does this mean for long-term investment, tenant migration, and policy? How do we define 'accessible' when the top tier sets the bar? Let’s discuss.
Median Gross Rent, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024)
#1 Lantana — $3,458
#2 University Park — $3,272
#3 Colleyville — $3,263
#4 Murphy — $2,847
#5 Argyle — $2,713
#6 Paloma Creek South — $2,664
#7 Aledo — $2,550
#8 Melissa — $2,532
#9 Fate — $2,500
#10 Highland Village — $2,429
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Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-dfw-msa-gross-rent-place-mkt
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov