salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,920 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 258 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
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How much do households earn in Arlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Arlington
| Size | Arlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,223 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,290 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,611 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,988 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Arlington overall?
Everyday prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Arlington
Life in Arlington
What jobs pay in Arlington
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | 11.7% |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | 14.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | 14.7% |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | 14.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | 15.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | 16.1% |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | 17.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | 19.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | 19.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | 20.4% |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | 21.3% |
| Accountant | $82,620 | 23.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | 26.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | 30.4% |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | 30.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | 30.7% |
| Plumber | $61,250 | 32.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | 33.2% |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | 33.2% |
| Electrician | $59,010 | 33.5% |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | 40.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | 44.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | 45.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 51.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | 51.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 54.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,400 | 59.2% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 66.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | 81.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Arlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $466 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $304,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington, TX?
Renting in Arlington costs a median of about $1,648 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Arlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,920 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Arlington cheap or expensive?
Arlington is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $81,072. It ranks 258th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Arlington?
The median homeowner in Arlington pays $4,716 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Arlington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $304,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
397,742 people live in Arlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.