Homes for Sale in DFW: where to buy, by price
Looking for a house in Dallas-Fort Worth? Start with price. This page ranks every DFW city we track by real median home price, so you can see the most affordable places to buy before you start touring. The metro-typical home runs about $342,339 (a population-weighted DFW figure, not a national one). Pick a city, run the numbers, and verify any listing before you send a deposit.
Cheapest DFW cities to buy a home (2026)
Median home price is a market sale figure from public records; Census owner-estimated value is shown where available.
| City | Median home (sale) | Median rent | Schools | Safety | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX Tarrant County | $275,000 Census $276,400 | $1,350/mo | 6.8/10 | 6/10 | Browse Arlington → |
| Garland, TX Dallas County | $280,000 Census $248,900 | $1,350/mo | 6.5/10 | 5.5/10 | Browse Garland → |
| Fort Worth, TX Tarrant County | $285,000 Census $277,300 | $1,400/mo | 6.2/10 | 5.5/10 | Browse Fort Worth → |
| Cedar Hill, TX Dallas County | $285,000 | $1,680/mo | 6.5/10 | 6.5/10 | Browse Cedar Hill → |
| Grand Prairie, TX Dallas County | $290,000 Census $272,200 | $1,400/mo | 6/10 | 5.5/10 | Browse Grand Prairie → |
| DeSoto, TX Dallas County | $295,000 | $1,750/mo | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | Browse DeSoto → |
| Irving, TX Dallas County | $310,000 Census $287,300 | $1,500/mo | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | Browse Irving → |
| Red Oak, TX Ellis County | $310,000 | $1,850/mo | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | Browse Red Oak → |
| Dallas, TX Dallas County | $320,000 Census $295,300 | $1,550/mo | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | Browse Dallas → |
| Denton, TX Denton County | $320,000 | $1,400/mo | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | Browse Denton → |
Sources: RentCast/Realtor.com market price, US Census ACS, TEA accountability ratings, FBI UCR, county appraisal districts. RPV is a research and verification tool, not a listings marketplace: use it to pick a city and vet a home, then browse and tour with confidence. Compare all 24 DFW cities →
DFW cities by budget
Budget: under $350K
The most affordable DFW cities to buy a house.
- Arlington$275,000
- Garland$280,000
- Fort Worth$285,000
- Cedar Hill$285,000
- Grand Prairie$290,000
- DeSoto$295,000
- Irving$310,000
- Red Oak$310,000
- Dallas$320,000
- Denton$320,000
- Midlothian$330,000
Mid-range: $350K to $500K
A-rated schools and safety start to cluster here.
- Mansfield$350,000
- Lewisville$360,000
- Carrollton$370,000
- Richardson$400,000
- McKinney$420,000
- Grapevine$420,000
- Allen$430,000
- Plano$450,000
- Keller$450,000
Premium: $500K and up
Top schools and safety, at a premium.
- Flower Mound$500,000
- Frisco$520,000
- Coppell$550,000
- Southlake$850,000
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Buying a home in DFW: common questions
What is the cheapest place to buy a house in DFW?
By median home price, Arlington is the most affordable DFW city we track at about $275,000, followed by Garland ($280,000) and Fort Worth ($285,000). These are market sale prices from public records, not listings; browse actual homes with a DFW address search.
What are the most affordable DFW suburbs?
The most affordable suburbs are generally in the southern and western metro: Arlington, Garland, Fort Worth, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, DeSoto. They cost less than the northern suburbs (Frisco, Southlake, Plano) but usually score a bit lower on schools and safety. Weigh price against schools, safety, and commute for your situation.
Is it cheaper to buy a house in Fort Worth or Dallas?
Fort Worth has the lower median home price (about $285,000) versus Dallas (about $320,000). Both are well below the DFW suburbs to the north.
How do I avoid a scam when buying or renting a DFW home?
A rent 20% or more below the Arlington median of about $1,350/mo is a classic rental-scam tell. Verify any listing free at /scam-detector before you send a deposit.
A rent 20% or more below the Arlington median of about $1,350/mo is a classic rental-scam tell. Verify any listing free at /scam-detector before you send a deposit.
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