Top 30 City Rents Vary By Thousands

Dallas, Houston and Austin are clustered in the same rent range for high-end rentals.

HOUSTON—High-end rentals are more expensive, but how much does the price of luxury vary across the US when it comes to rents? The national average rent in a high-end building is around $1,640 per month, about $490 more than an apartment in a low-end building, according to apartment search website RENTCafe.

Among the 30 largest US cities, the price of a luxury rental can vary by thousands of dollars from one place to another. Dallas recorded a 7.4% boost in high-end rents in the past three years, with rates now clocking in at $1,428 per month on average, according to a recent report. The cost of luxury rentals in Dallas ranges from $1,165 for studios to $2,049 for three-bedroom apartments. That’s a price difference of $524 compared to a low-end apartment.