Moving to Denton, TX

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

University of North Texas town at the top of DFW, with a music scene, cheap older homes, and a real square downtown.

• Population: 148,146
• Median 2BR rent: $1,500/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,800
• Popular neighborhoods: Robson Ranch, Oak-Hickory Historic, Idiots Hill, Rayzor Ranch, Country Lakes

UNT and TWU move-in weeks in August bottleneck University Drive for two weeks straight. Move in late July or after September 1.

Climate: Hot summers, mild winters, occasional ice.

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