Lots of people are moving to Dallas–Fort Worth. And you know what that means? DFW is once again a national leader in housing growth, ranking second in the country for new apartment construction in 2025. Developers are expected to deliver 28,958 new units across the region by year’s end, reinforcing the region’s status as one of the fastest-growing rental markets in the U.S.
According to data from Rent Cafe, this surge is part of a broader Southern trend. Renters across the South will benefit from more than 265,000 new apartments this year, accounting for 52.5% of all new units nationwide. The wave of development reflects the Sunbelt’s magnetic pull, driven by job opportunities, affordability and steady population growth.
Dallas Stays Near The Top
For the fourth year in a row, the New York metro area leads the nation in new apartment construction, with 30,023 units set to open in 2025. Dallas follows closely behind, only 1,065 units shy of the top spot.
Although DFW’s completions are down 22.4% from 2024, the dip is viewed as a pause after several years of record-setting growth. Demand remains strong, fueled by steady in-migration and a diverse, expanding job market.
McKinney Pushes North Texas Growth
Within North Texas, Dallas is expected to see the most new apartments this year, with 5,778 units, followed by Fort Worth with 3,793. McKinney is making headlines of its own, with 2,006 new apartments on the way in 2025…