Dallas, TX Rental Market for Investors
An estimated 40% of Dallas's active listings could cash-flow as a short-term rental — here's what the numbers say for investors, as of August 2026.
Homes in Dallas that pencil right now
A sample of active Dallas listings whose DSCR clears 1.25 using short-term rental income projections we accept as a direct lender. These are spread across the price range, not ranked, and current as of August 2026.
$135,000DSCR 1.272 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,299 sqft
- STR revenue
- $28,540/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,496/mo
On the market 74 days · Listed by Mustang Realty Group
Scout this home & market: 2-bed condo in Dallas
$190,000DSCR 1.852 bed · 2 bath · 1,061 sqft
- STR revenue
- $40,909/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,474/mo
On the market 6 days · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Dallas Preston Road
Scout this home & market: 2-bed townhouse in Dallas
$210,000DSCR 1.934 bed · 2 bath · 1,497 sqft
- STR revenue
- $43,290/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,499/mo
On the market 206 days · Listed by Only 1 Realty Group Dallas
Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Dallas
$245,000DSCR 1.493 bed · 2 bath · 1,769 sqft
- STR revenue
- $42,123/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $1,884/mo
On the market 17 days · Listed by Real Broker, LLC
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Dallas
$285,000DSCR 1.343 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,969 sqft
- STR revenue
- $44,033/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,188/mo
On the market 27 days · Listed by Only 1 Realty Group LLC
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Dallas
$325,000DSCR 1.383 bed · 2 bath · 1,544 sqft
- STR revenue
- $50,337/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,431/mo
On the market 117 days · Listed by Rendon Realty
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Dallas
$339,999DSCR 1.344 bed · 2 bath · 1,720 sqft
- STR revenue
- $42,749/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,131/mo
On the market 143 days · Listed by Lugary, LLC
Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Dallas
$342,000DSCR 1.263 bed · 2 bath · 1,755 sqft
- STR revenue
- $46,154/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,440/mo
On the market 19 days · Listed by Mersaes Real Estate, Inc.
Scout this home & market: 3-bed house in Dallas
$359,999DSCR 1.274 bed · 2 bath · 1,880 sqft
- STR revenue
- $42,749/yr
- Est. interest-only payment
- $2,249/mo
On the market 143 days · Listed by Lugary, LLC
Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Dallas
As of August 2026, we analyzed 3,741 active for-sale homes in Dallas, Texas. The typical listing is priced at $449,000 and is projected to generate about $46,172 a year as a short-term rental.
After setting aside an estimated 20% for operating costs, an estimated 40.0% of those homes could still cover an investor mortgage payment on short-term-rental income — below the 52.5% median across the 200 major metros we track, ranking Dallas #138 of 200 for cash-flow potential.
On market momentum: homes in Dallas sit a median of 59 days on the market, and 29% of active listings came on in just the last 30 days — a steadily paced market, which shapes how much room there is to negotiate.
For a DSCR loan — which qualifies on the property's rental income rather than your personal income — Dallas runs tighter once operating costs are accounted for: many listings need a below-median price, a stronger short-term-rental setup, or more money down before the income covers the payment. It's a market where running the numbers property-by-property matters.
What actually works in Dallas
Dallas works for investors, but the window is specific: 641 of the 2,845 Dallas homes, condos and townhomes we can price confidently clear a DSCR of 1.25. Nine in ten of them are priced under $399,000.
| Price | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5 bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150k | 13%1.08 | 56%1.27 | — | — | — |
| $150k–$250k | 4%0.93 | 26%1.08 | 86%1.51 | 100%1.69 | — |
| $250k–$350k | 0%0.66 | 6%0.93 | 45%1.22 | 73%1.36 | 100%1.60 |
| $350k–$500k | 0%0.59 | 0%0.75 | 7%0.93 | 41%1.18 | 40%1.20 |
| $500k+ | 0%0.33 | 1%0.52 | 1%0.66 | 5%0.75 | 3%0.61 |
Darker means a larger share of that group cash-flows. “—” means fewer than 8 active listings — too few to draw a conclusion from.
Dallas in full
| Active for-sale homes analyzed | 3,741 |
|---|---|
| Median list price | $449,000 |
| Median projected STR revenue (annual, gross) | $46,172 |
| Median average daily rate (ADR) | $220 |
| Median occupancy | 59% |
| Median beds | 3 |
| Median size | 1,816 sqft |
| Estimated cash-flow-positive share | 40.0% |
| Median days on market | 59 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 29.0% of active |
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