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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,209 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $396 (-24.81%) year-over-year from $1,596 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $264 (-17.45%) year-over-year from $1,514 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $228 (-12.12%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.61%) year-over-year from $2,075 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (2.71%) year-over-year from $2,580 to $2,650. 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 12.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.93	$1,200	$1,596 (-24.81%)	$1,476 (-18.67%)
1 BR	$22.29	$1,250	$1,514 (-17.45%)	$1,383 (-9.64%)
2 BR	$18.37	$1,650	$1,878 (-12.12%)	$1,692 (-2.48%)
3 BR	$15.89	$2,150	$2,075 (3.61%)	$1,948 (10.35%)
4+ BR	$13.76	$2,650	$2,580 (2.71%)	$2,532 (4.67%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Texas is Scottsdale, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 8.93% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Texas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lockhart, TX	$1,699	$950	$1,200	$1,500
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$985	$1,300	$1,700
Kyle, TX	$1,300	$1,240	$1,707	$1,907
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$1,279	$1,450	$1,913
Bastrop, TX	N/A	$1,283	$1,744	$1,970
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,570	$1,703	$1,995
Austin, TX	$1,450	$1,450	$1,899	$2,085
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,235	$1,650	$2,099
Lago Vista, TX	N/A	$1,413	$1,295	$2,150
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,863	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 104 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, St. Johns, and Parker Lane. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 104 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $1,969 per month. A total of 59 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Texas's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, Humble has the most affordable average rent at $1,199 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Texas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North University, Austin, TX	$875	$1,000	$1,786	$1,200
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$987	$1,152	$1,509	$1,229
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$1,000	$1,500	$1,295
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$799	$1,143	$1,399	$1,337
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,125	$1,657	$1,350
West University, Austin, TX	$990	$1,150	$1,750	$1,495
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$950	$1,350	$1,498
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,575	$1,195	$1,695	$1,595
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,085	$1,350	$1,600
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,019	$1,200	$1,600
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,379	$1,185	$2,207	$1,611
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,275	$2,175	$1,663
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,490	$1,774	$2,430	$1,774
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,437	$1,825	$1,898
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$995	$885	$1,495	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,467	$2,000	$1,900
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,239	$2,018	$1,958
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,020	$1,423	$1,799	$2,000
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,910	$1,706	$1,695	$2,000
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,250	$1,268	$1,533	$2,125
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,361	$1,999	$2,200
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,394	$1,500	$2,200	$2,211
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,824	$1,978	$2,830	$2,255
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,675	$1,989	$2,600	$2,280
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,608	$1,843	$2,584	$2,353
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,745	$1,900	$2,756	$2,369
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,742	$1,717	$2,567	$2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,764	$2,423	$2,610
RMMA, Austin, TX	$2,053	$2,258	$3,150	$3,091
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,150	$2,610	$3,915	$3,230

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 48 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Marcos, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,175. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $948. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,500, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 11.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 7.12% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 0.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$1,005	$786	$1,040	$1,120
Lockhart, TX	$1,175	$913	$1,225	$1,595
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$975	$1,300	$1,791
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,300	$1,290	$1,733	$2,000
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,637	$2,000
Austin, TX	$1,450	$1,461	$1,922	$2,045
Northeast Travis, TX	N/A	$1,446	$1,850	$2,150
Northwest Travis, TX	$1,700	$1,199	$1,660	$2,500
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,250	$1,470	$1,995	$2,800
Southwest Travis, TX	$1,499	$1,450	$1,705	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,098. A total of 27 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78249, San Antonio, TX at $1,269 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,490 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,078. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,291 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Texas. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78705, Austin, TX	$990	$1,150	$1,700	$1,400
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,300	$1,130	$1,647	$1,965
78704, Austin, TX	$1,485	$1,497	$2,198	$2,295
78745, Austin, TX	$650	$1,297	$1,649	$1,800
78741, Austin, TX	$741	$1,159	$1,725	$1,700
78701, Austin, TX	$2,150	$2,610	$3,933	$3,200
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$975	$1,350	$1,795
78744, Austin, TX	$1,825	$1,189	$1,400	$2,095
78702, Austin, TX	$1,601	$1,843	$2,657	$2,495
78748, Austin, TX	$1,148	$1,371	$1,610	$2,102

Frequently Asked Questions - Texas Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Texas?

The average monthly rental price for Texas apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Texas 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 Texas.

How much is a studio apartment in Texas?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,209 and an average price per square feet of $25.93. There are a total of 792 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Texas.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Texas?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,260 and an average price per square feet of $22.29. There are a total of 7,891 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Texas.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Texas?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $18.37. There are a total of 10,683 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Texas.

How have rent prices in Texas changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Texas can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.