Average Rent in Melissa, TX

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Current Versus Historical Melissa, TX Rents

Melissa rentals average $1,423 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-9.43%) year-over-year from $1,571 to $1,423. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $365 (-17.81%) year-over-year from $2,047 to $1,683. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.33%) year-over-year from $2,093 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.19%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $2,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.49	$1,423	$1,571 (-9.43%)	$1,468 (-3.09%)
2 BR	$20.88	$1,683	$2,047 (-17.81%)	$1,880 (-10.50%)
3 BR	$15.07	$2,100	$2,093 (0.33%)	$2,309 (-9.05%)
4+ BR	$12.87	$2,700	$2,567 (5.19%)	$2,679 (0.78%)

Historical Rents in Melissa, TX

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Top Cities Near Melissa

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Melissa. The average rent in Melissa is currently $2,246 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Anna, TX, with an average rent of $2,093, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Melissa, TX is McKinney, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Melissa, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Melissa, TX are about 3.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.98% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Melissa, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Anna, TX	$1,775	$1,000	$1,250	$2,093
McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,812	$2,195	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Melissa

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Melissa

There are a total of 2 counties located by Melissa, TX. Some of these counties include Anna, TX and Celina, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,619. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Anna, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,272. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,967, Celina, TX is the most expensive county by Melissa, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Melissa, TX is 11.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Melissa, TX is 1.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Anna, TX	$3,388	$1,411	$1,695	$2,272
Celina, TX	N/A	$1,749	$1,700	$2,967

Top Zipcodes Near Melissa

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Melissa, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,500. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Melissa, TX is $1,523 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,257 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Melissa, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
75071, Anna, TX	$5,000	$1,190	$2,080	$2,500
75070, McKinney, TX	N/A	$1,855	$2,435	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Melissa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Melissa, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Melissa, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Melissa, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Melissa, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Melissa, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,423 and an average price per square feet of $25.49. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Melissa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Melissa, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,670 and an average price per square feet of $20.88. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Melissa.

How have rent prices in Melissa, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Melissa, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Melissa, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Melissa, TX is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.