Average Rent in Texas

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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,229 for a studio rental to $2,645 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,782, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2023, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $272 (-17.65%) year-over-year from $1,539 to $1,268. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $338 (-21.28%) year-over-year from $1,588 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $481 (-23.95%) year-over-year from $2,009 to $1,528. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-9.77%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-0.38%) year-over-year from $2,660 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 7.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27	$1,268	$1,539 (-17.65%)	$1,068 (18.64%)
1 BR	$22	$1,250	$1,588 (-21.28%)	$939 (33.10%)
2 BR	$18	$1,528	$2,009 (-23.95%)	$1,117 (36.84%)
3 BR	$16	$2,000	$2,217 (-9.77%)	$1,550 (29.03%)
4+ BR	$14	$2,650	$2,660 (-0.38%)	$1,982 (33.73%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 50 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $1,925 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Milwaukee, WI, with an average rent of $1,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Texas is Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $6,000 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 9.28% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 5.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 50 total cities near Texas in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Killeen, TX	N/A	$650	$850	$1,300
San Antonio, TX	$1,055	$1,025	$1,302	$1,495
Houston, TX	$1,247	$1,290	$1,605	$1,495
Corpus Christi, TX	$2,800	$1,000	$1,250	$1,650
Dallas, TX	$1,249	$1,284	$1,965	$1,800
Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,488	$1,950	$1,830
Arlington, TX	$1,094	$1,059	$1,460	$1,900
Fort Worth, TX	$1,169	$1,356	$1,550	$1,950
Plano, TX	$1,369	$1,406	$2,044	$2,450
Frisco, TX	$1,357	$1,357	$2,029	$2,751

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 42 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Neartown - Montrose. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 42 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,400 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Texas's average rent, which is only $1,782. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,075 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, Pelican Bay is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Texas. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$825	$950	$1,200	$1,075
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,025	$1,275	$1,800	$1,495
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,433	$1,395	$2,062	$1,586
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,600	$2,300	$1,600
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,595	$1,950	$1,645
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,279	$1,422	$1,936	$1,704
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,361	$1,583	$2,067	$1,758
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,459	$1,659	$2,385	$1,759
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,420	$1,444	$2,068	$1,779
South Side, Corpus Christi, TX	$3,900	$1,150	$1,300	$1,850
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,945	$2,595	$1,950
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,323	$1,500	$2,195
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,950	$2,338	$3,400	$2,400
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,848	$2,400
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,651	$1,952	$3,169	$2,474
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,150	$3,000	$2,527
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,883	$2,450	$3,600	$2,750
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,938	$2,520	$3,589	$2,895
Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN	$865	$1,062	$2,175	$2,979
Little Haiti, Miami, FL	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$3,075
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,900	$2,450	$3,200	$3,125
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$2,000	$2,280	$3,000	$3,200
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,500	$2,990	$4,200	$3,500
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,800	$3,100	$4,000	$3,700
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,500	$3,000	$4,500	$3,750
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,421	$3,200	$4,790	$3,784
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,700	$3,450	$4,999	$4,300
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$2,152	$3,400	$4,800	$4,600
Park West, Miami, FL	$3,600	$3,950	$6,000	$5,900
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,800	$6,500	$7,500

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 42 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX, Killeen, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,995. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Detroit, MI. It's average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,300, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 3.30% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 9.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 22.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX	$1,088	$963	$1,200	$1,305
Killeen, TX	N/A	$650	$875	$1,325
Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,279	$1,582	$1,511
Northwest Harris, TX	$957	$1,126	$1,436	$1,651
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,044	$1,104	$1,400	$1,677
Austin, TX	$1,381	$1,499	$2,000	$1,849
Fort Worth, TX	$1,169	$1,363	$1,507	$1,890
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX	$1,269	$1,366	$1,781	$1,925
Southwest Dallas, TX	$1,217	$1,208	$1,663	$1,940
Arlington, TX	$1,183	$1,088	$1,490	$1,995

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 47303, Hamilton, IN at $825 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $40,000 per month is 81611, Pitkin County, CO.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,366. That's at least $34 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,825 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,623 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following chart 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
33131, Miami, FL	$2,700	$3,500	$5,000	$4,300
33160, North Miami Beach, FL	$2,250	$2,600	$5,000	$5,700
33139, Miami Beach, FL	$2,500	$2,998	$5,500	$3,875
33132, Miami, FL	$2,625	$3,200	$4,400	$3,900
48104, Ann Arbor, MI	$1,205	$1,675	$2,000	$1,870
33137, Miami, FL	$2,179	$3,300	$4,700	$4,500
33141, Miami Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,400	$3,875	$3,300
81611, Pitkin County, CO	$4,000	$10,500	$19,000	$40,000
33130, Miami, FL	$2,500	$3,000	$4,195	$3,700
33180, Aventura, FL	N/A	$2,650	$3,450	$3,700

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 $1,782. 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 $1,229 and an average price per square feet of $27.27. There are a total of 1,253 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 $1,263 and an average price per square feet of $22.04. There are a total of 7,018 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $18.07. There are a total of 8,329 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 -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,426/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.