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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $18 (-1.22%) year-over-year from $1,488 to $1,470. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $284 (-18.57%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $1,245. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $349 (-18.39%) year-over-year from $1,899 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (5.18%) year-over-year from $1,930 to $2,030. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $99 (4.05%) year-over-year from $2,451 to $2,550. 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 1.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,470	$1,488 (-1.22%)	$1,413 (4.01%)
1 BR	$1.86	$1,245	$1,529 (-18.57%)	$1,433 (-13.12%)
2 BR	$1.50	$1,550	$1,899 (-18.39%)	$1,749 (-11.36%)
3 BR	$1.31	$2,030	$1,930 (5.18%)	$1,706 (18.97%)
4+ BR	$1.16	$2,550	$2,451 (4.05%)	$2,116 (20.49%)

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 $2,275 per month. A total of 16 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 Aspen, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $35,000 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 5.92% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.49% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 21.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.43% 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
Lubbock, TX	$555	$650	$950	$1,385
Oklahoma City, OK	$775	$889	$1,099	$1,425
San Antonio, TX	$750	$950	$1,338	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,224	$1,289	$1,710	$1,800
Corpus Christi, TX	$2,050	$1,183	$1,290	$1,800
Fort Worth, TX	$1,050	$1,509	$1,798	$2,195
Austin, TX	$1,137	$1,400	$1,949	$2,250
Dallas, TX	$1,750	$1,350	$2,350	$2,348
Plano, TX	$2,169	$1,279	$2,175	$2,600
Frisco, TX	$2,850	$1,342	$2,225	$2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Rogers Park, Uptown, and Ravenswood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,913 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,913. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Texas's average rent, which is only $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, Rogers Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 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
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,375	$1,850	$1,600
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,600	$2,535	$1,625
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,210	$1,595	$2,650	$1,648
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,491	$1,955	$1,853
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,795	$2,000	$1,895
South Side, Corpus Christi, TX	$2,819	$1,150	$1,298	$1,950
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,895	$2,590	$2,095
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,225	$4,000	$2,200
Oakland Park, FL	$1,475	$1,750	$2,200	$2,250
East Little Havana, Miami, FL	$1,550	$1,990	$2,500	$2,300
Rhodes Ranch, Spring Valley, NV	N/A	$1,320	$1,599	$2,400
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,400	$3,530	$2,583
Mira Villas, Las Vegas, NV	N/A	N/A	$1,798	$2,598
Dania Beach, FL	$1,000	$1,975	$2,390	$2,775
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,950	$2,200	$3,300	$3,200
Upper East Side, Miami, FL	$1,600	$2,200	$2,800	$3,250
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,923	$2,300	$3,000	$3,300
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,800	$3,200	$8,500	$3,300
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,250	$3,500
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,750	$3,000	$4,200	$3,500
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,400	$3,300	$4,850	$3,500
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,500	$3,000	$4,500	$3,500
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,475	$3,100	$4,500	$3,600
Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood, FL	$1,650	$1,925	$2,900	$4,125
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,975	$3,500	$5,100	$4,500
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$2,150	$3,300	$6,000	$5,253
Park West, Miami, FL	$4,300	$3,950	$5,775	$5,850
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	$14,200	$3,650	$6,900	$8,000
South Pointe, Miami Beach, FL	$2,000	$3,775	$9,000	$8,400
Bal Harbour, FL	$3,050	$4,250	$8,400	$8,400

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 52 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include Lubbock, TX, Houston, TX, and Fort Worth, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,525. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Milwaukee, WI. It's average rent per month is $1,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $38,000, Aspen, CO is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 2.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 25.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 42.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lubbock, TX	$555	$650	$995	$1,400
Houston, TX	$1,236	$1,285	$1,700	$1,880
Fort Worth, TX	$1,200	$1,514	$1,775	$2,100
Northeast Dallas, Dallas, TX	$1,553	$1,398	$2,202	$2,200
Austin, TX	$1,137	$1,400	$1,950	$2,247
Southwest Dallas, TX	$2,000	$1,420	$1,850	$2,350
Northeast Tarrant, TX	$2,480	$1,205	$1,560	$2,393
Pilot Point-Aubrey, TX	$2,695	N/A	$2,250	$2,500
Plano, TX	$1,363	$1,369	$2,175	$2,550
McKinney, TX	$2,020	$1,374	$2,050	$2,600

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,431. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 75001, Addison, TX at $1,520 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 $1,785. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $2,200 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,349 per month. Which comes out to $3 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
33139, Miami Beach, FL	$2,475	$3,000	$7,000	$3,800
33160, North Miami Beach, FL	$2,200	$2,355	$4,500	$5,000
33141, Miami Beach, FL	$1,825	$2,400	$3,800	$3,000
33131, Miami, FL	$2,953	$3,488	$5,400	$4,350
33009, Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,950	$2,200	$3,350	$3,200
33132, Miami, FL	$2,600	$3,200	$4,500	$3,950
33019, Hollywood, FL	$2,500	$2,900	$4,300	$3,775
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,900	$2,625	$2,077
33414, Wellington, FL	$18,500	$2,000	$2,700	$4,250
81611, Pitkin County, CO	$4,200	$8,250	$17,750	$40,000

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 $2,000. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 1,792 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 $1,274 and an average price per square feet of $1.86. There are a total of 5,362 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $1.50. There are a total of 7,375 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.