Apartment furniture rental in DFW, not event rentals
Search “furniture rental Dallas” and, in our own SERP research (not a Google export), you’ll find a lot of wedding lounges, trade-show seating, and party décor mixed in with the results. This guide is about something different: renting the furniture you’ll live with — a sofa, a bed, a dining table, a desk — for an apartment or house across Dallas–Fort Worth, usually for a few months to a couple of years. If you’re new to the concept, start with our complete guide to renting furniture.
That covers Dallas proper and the wider metroplex: Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, and the northern suburbs such as Plano, Frisco, and Richardson. Providers generally treat DFW as one service area, but distances here are real, so the details below call out where geography matters.
How furniture rental works in Dallas–Fort Worth
Most residential rentals follow the same five steps. Where Nickson Living’s policies differ from typical industry practice, we’ve said so. For the long version, see our guide to how the furniture rental process works.
- Explore your options. Decide whether you want a whole-apartment package or to pick individual pieces. Traditional companies such as CORT offer both; CORT calls its packages Move-In Ready®. Nickson Living offers full-apartment plans by unit size only (Studio through 3-Bedroom).
- Review package details and terms. Check what’s included, the minimum term, delivery and setup fees, and what happens if you leave early. This is where providers differ most. Nickson, for example, charges a one-time installation and removal fee and allows terms as short as 3 months.
- Select and order. Choose your package or items, your start date, and your delivery address. With Nickson, you can’t choose the design: an in-house team furnishes each unit in a “modern eclectic” style, and previews are generally not available.
- Delivery and setup. Most providers deliver and assemble. Nickson says you don’t need to be present and that it coordinates directly with your leasing office, which is handy if you’re flying in from another city. Its install team are Nickson employees.
- Monthly payments and end of term. You pay monthly for the term. At the end, the provider picks everything up. Industry-wide, you’re typically responsible for damage beyond normal wear and tear. Nickson asks you to schedule removal at least two weeks before your desired date, and furniture can’t be bought at the end.
Why people rent furniture in Dallas–Fort Worth
A metro that keeps adding people
DFW has been one of the country’s fastest-growing metros for years. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro added 177,922 residents between July 2023 and July 2024, the third-largest numeric gain in the country, reaching 8,344,032. In the following year (July 2024 to July 2025), it added another 123,557, second only to Houston.
Growth on that scale means a steady stream of people arriving without furniture: new hires, transferees, people testing a neighborhood before buying, and families between homes.
Headquarters moves and corporate transfers
Corporate relocation is a big part of the DFW story. According to the Dallas Regional Chamber, as reported by Dallas Innovates in June 2026, the region is home to 49 Fortune 1000 headquarters, including 24 Fortune 500 companies. And per CBRE data cited by Bisnow, DFW attracted 11 of the 164 U.S. corporate headquarters relocations in 2025, more than any other metro.
When a company moves or expands its headquarters, employees often arrive in waves. Some are on a relocation package with a fixed housing allowance. Others take a short-term lease while they figure out where to buy. Furniture rental fits that in-between period well, because it doesn’t commit you to shipping or buying furniture for a home you haven’t chosen yet. Our upcoming guide to corporate relocation furniture rental will cover this scenario in more depth.
A spread-out job market
Those headquarters aren’t all downtown. The same Dallas Innovates breakdown counts Fortune 1000 headquarters in 11 different cities: 21 in Dallas, 11 in Irving, 4 each in Fort Worth and Plano, 2 each in Frisco and Richardson, and others in Westlake, Southlake, McKinney, Grapevine, and Arlington.
That spread is why many newcomers rent an apartment near the office first and decide on a permanent neighborhood later. Picture a hypothetical transferee starting at an Irving headquarters: leasing nearby for a year, with rented furniture, lets them learn the metro before committing to a home in Fort Worth, Frisco, or anywhere in between.
Students and university staff
DFW is also a big college market. UT Arlington alone reported a record total enrollment of 42,710 for fall 2025. For most undergraduates, buying used furniture or living in furnished student housing will be cheaper than a full rental package. Graduate students, visiting researchers, and faculty on fixed-length appointments are a better fit, especially when roommates split the cost.
What furniture rental costs in Dallas
We don’t publish made-up “average Dallas prices,” because no reliable source tracks them. What we can tell you is what drives the number on your quote. Our furniture rental cost guide breaks these down in detail.
- Apartment size. A studio needs far less than a 3-bedroom. Package pricing usually steps up with each bedroom.
- Package vs. individual items. A full package bundles furniture (and sometimes housewares). Renting a few pieces can cost less if you already own some furniture.
- Lease length. Traditional providers like CORT state that longer leases lower the monthly cost. Short terms usually cost more per month.
- Delivery, setup, and removal. Some providers bundle these; others charge separately. Nickson charges a one-time installation and removal fee, which its FAQ says typically does not exceed the monthly rental rate and varies by location.
- What’s included. Housewares, linens, TVs, and décor can be included, optional, or unavailable. Compare like with like.
- Extra fees. Ask about damage charges, early termination, and deposits. Nickson doesn’t require a security deposit for online orders with a domestic credit card.
Here are Nickson Living’s published plan prices as we last checked them. Fees can vary by location, so confirm the price for your specific DFW address at checkout:
| Plan | Monthly rate | One-time installation & removal |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $299/mo | $299 |
| 1-Bedroom | $349/mo | $299 |
| 2-Bedroom | $499/mo | $349 |
| 3-Bedroom | $699/mo | $399 |
One note: Nickson’s homepage advertises “Starting at $199/mo,” but the lowest plan we found listed was higher. We can’t explain the gap, so treat the checkout price as the real number.
Renting vs. buying furniture for a DFW apartment
Neither option is always cheaper. It comes down to how long you’ll stay and how much you value flexibility. Our full rent-vs-buy breakdown walks through the math.
| Factor | Renting furniture | Buying furniture |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low: first month plus any setup or delivery fee | High: you pay for everything at once (or finance it) |
| Monthly payments | Ongoing for the whole term | None, unless you finance |
| Ownership | You never own it (Nickson doesn’t sell its furniture) | You own it and can resell it |
| Delivery and setup | Usually handled by the provider | Varies; often extra, or you assemble it yourself |
| Moving flexibility | High: the provider picks it up when you leave | Low: you move, store, sell, or donate it |
| End-of-term responsibilities | Schedule pickup; pay for damage beyond normal wear | None, but reselling takes time |
| Total cost over time | Keeps rising each month you rent | Mostly fixed; can be lower on long stays |
A simple rule of thumb: if you expect to be in Dallas for a year or less, or you’ll likely move again once you pick a permanent neighborhood, renting is worth pricing out. If you’re settling in for several years, buying — even mixing new and used — usually costs less.
Nickson Living in Dallas–Fort Worth
Nickson Living is headquartered in Dallas, and DFW is one of its five service areas, alongside Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. According to secondary sources, the company was founded in 2017 by Cameron Johnson and raised a $12 million Series A in 2021.
Its model is narrower than a traditional rental company. You don’t pick furniture item by item. You pick your unit size, and Nickson furnishes the bedrooms, living and dining areas, and any office or den in your floor plan. Plans also include flat-panel TVs, dishes, cookware, linens, décor, and a Bluetooth speaker. That makes it closer to “move in with a suitcase” than most rentals.
The trade-offs are real. You can’t choose the style, previews generally aren’t available (though some communities have pre-installed units), and items may be new or reconditioned. Removing pieces you don’t want doesn’t lower the fee. After the 30-day risk-free cancellation window, ending early means paying the remaining months.
What a standard Nickson package includes
- Furniture for bedrooms, living room, dining area, and any office or den in your floor plan
- A flat-panel or smart TV in the living room and each bedroom
- Kitchen and bathroom housewares, including dishes, cookware, and linens
- Décor and a Bluetooth speaker
Terms worth knowing before you sign
- Lease terms start at 3 months; furniture stays for the length of your apartment lease.
- A one-time installation-and-removal fee is charged at signing; Nickson says it typically does not exceed the monthly rate.
- 30-day risk-free cancellation after installation; after that, ending early means owing the remaining payments.
- You do not need to be home for installation or removal — Nickson coordinates with your leasing office.
- Designs are created by Nickson’s in-house designers in one “modern eclectic” style; you can’t pick individual pieces.
- You can remove items you don’t need, but the monthly fee isn’t reduced.
- Furniture can’t be purchased; it may be new or previously installed and reconditioned.
- You can be charged for damage beyond normal wear and tear; renter’s insurance is recommended.
Source: Nickson FAQ and homepage, checked 2026-10-22. Terms can change, so confirm them in your agreement.
For a fuller look at the fine print, read our research-based Nickson Living review.
Other furniture rental options in Dallas–Fort Worth
Nickson isn’t the only route, and for some renters it won’t be the best one. Here’s how the main alternatives compare.
Traditional rental companies. CORT, a national provider, offers Move-In Ready® packages or individual items with delivery, setup, and pickup, and says longer leases lower the monthly cost. It also runs CORT Furniture Outlet, which sells previously rented furniture if you’d rather buy. Check CORT’s location directory to confirm service at your address. Other regional companies also serve DFW; individual pieces are useful if you only need a bed and a sofa.
Used marketplaces. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and local resale shops can furnish an apartment cheaply, especially in a metro this large. The costs are your time, transport (you’ll need a truck or a delivery service), and reselling when you leave.
Buying budget furniture. Flat-pack furniture from big-box retailers keeps upfront costs down and gives you ownership. It works well for longer stays, as long as you don’t mind assembly.
Furnished apartments. Some DFW communities rent furnished units directly, sometimes through a partnership with a rental company. Compare the furnished premium against renting an unfurnished unit plus a furniture package.
Corporate housing. For stays of a few weeks to a few months — say, a two-month project before a permanent transfer — corporate housing bundles furniture, utilities, and often cleaning. It usually costs more per month but involves the least setup.
Local considerations for a Dallas–Fort Worth move
Pick your home base before your furniture
DFW is large and mostly car-oriented, and commutes between, say, Fort Worth and Plano can be long. If you’re new, a common approach is to lease near work for 6–12 months, then decide where to settle. Rental furniture that stays for the length of your apartment lease (as Nickson’s does) fits neatly into that plan. When you move to a permanent place, the rental company handles the pickup.
High-rise vs. garden-style apartments
Uptown, downtown Dallas, and parts of Fort Worth have mid- and high-rise buildings where move-ins typically require booking a freight elevator or loading dock in advance. Suburban garden-style complexes are usually simpler but may involve stairs. Either way, tell your leasing office the delivery date early. Nickson says it coordinates with your leasing office, but confirm building rules yourself too.
Summer heat and move timing
North Texas summers are hot. If you have flexibility, morning move-ins are easier on everyone, and having the furniture installed before you arrive means you’re not hauling boxes in the afternoon heat. If you must move in before your install date, Nickson offers a free “Survival Kit” to tide you over.
Roommates and pets
Sharing a 2- or 3-bedroom near a university or a big employer? Nickson lets roommates split the cost, with one primary account holder. Pets are allowed, and Nickson says it tries to choose pet-resistant furnishings, but damage beyond normal wear can still be charged. Renter’s insurance is worth having either way.
Comparing DFW with other Texas metros
If your company is weighing more than one Texas office, the rental picture is similar across the state but local drivers differ. See our guides to renting furniture in Houston and furniture rental in Austin, or browse every metro we cover.