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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,680 for a studio rental to $2,692 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,145, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $64 (-4.05%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,503. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $256 (-16.70%) year-over-year from $1,531 to $1,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-11.86%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (4.39%) year-over-year from $2,012 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.32%) year-over-year from $2,516 to $2,600. 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 2.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.94% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.00	$1,503	$1,567 (-4.05%)	$1,510 (-0.43%)
1 BR	$1.87	$1,275	$1,531 (-16.70%)	$1,597 (-20.15%)
2 BR	$1.58	$1,675	$1,900 (-11.86%)	$2,006 (-16.51%)
3 BR	$1.35	$2,100	$2,012 (4.39%)	$2,065 (1.69%)
4+ BR	$1.17	$2,600	$2,516 (3.32%)	$2,545 (2.16%)

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 $2,400 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Texas is Naples, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $10,500 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 16.85% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 26.41% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.34% 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
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,250	$1,610	$1,845
Austin, TX	$1,020	$1,350	$1,800	$2,050
Round Rock, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,100
Denton, TX	$895	$1,175	$1,625	$2,100
Arlington, TX	$1,581	$1,200	$1,638	$2,200
Fort Worth, TX	$2,440	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200
Dallas, TX	$1,458	$1,400	$2,493	$2,350
Plano, TX	$2,000	$1,585	$2,273	$2,712
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,150	$2,000	$2,878
Frisco, TX	$2,800	$1,571	$2,475	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 82 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Alief, Astrodome, and West University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 82 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,598 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,598. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Texas's average rent, which is only $2,145. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, South Main has the most affordable average rent at $1,250 per month. Whereas, at $13,000 average rent per month, Park Shore is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Texas. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$867	$1,357	$1,538
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,570	$1,553
West University, Austin, TX	$1,098	$1,250	$1,853	$1,650
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,175	$1,523	$1,850	$1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,395	$2,100	$1,667
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,445	$2,000	$1,993
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$1,975	$2,150	$2,100
Oakland Park, FL	$1,400	$1,750	$2,195	$2,200
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,849	$2,200	$3,200	$2,200
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,538	$1,850	$2,922	$2,315
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,495	$2,100	$2,695	$2,500
Dania Beach, FL	$1,350	$1,750	$2,325	$2,598
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,450	$4,000	$2,700
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,975	$2,100	$2,950	$2,750
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,295	$2,000	$2,895
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,750	$2,145	$2,900	$3,000
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,020	$2,300	$4,302	$3,000
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,250	$3,500
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,850	$3,500	$6,000	$3,500
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,400	$2,950	$4,000	$3,500
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,350	$2,873	$4,300	$3,500
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,350	$3,100	$4,500	$3,625
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,700	$3,309	$5,453	$4,143
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,625	$3,400	$4,500	$4,150
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$1,850	$3,200	$5,000	$4,800
Park West, Miami, FL	$2,950	$3,900	$6,350	$5,000
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,250	$6,800	$7,900
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$6,000	$9,000	$10,000
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$12,000
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,800	$11,500	$13,000

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 82 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include Galveston, TX, Harris, TX, and Hays, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,298. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,900, Collier, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 16.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 15.20% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 9.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Galveston, TX	$1,100	$1,185	$1,600	$1,817
Harris, TX	$1,300	$1,205	$1,595	$1,950
Hays, TX	$1,638	$1,250	$1,585	$2,050
Montgomery, TX	$2,200	$1,200	$1,535	$2,100
Travis, TX	$1,035	$1,350	$1,800	$2,150
Williamson, TX	$1,975	$1,200	$1,650	$2,195
Tarrant, TX	$1,982	$1,350	$1,695	$2,221
Brazoria, TX	$2,450	$750	$1,173	$2,300
Dallas, TX	$1,763	$1,400	$2,292	$2,350
Fort Bend, TX	$3,000	$1,480	$1,950	$2,395

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,348. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,201 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 33137, Miami, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $788. That's at least $0 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $2 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
33009, Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,975	$2,100	$3,000	$2,800
33180, Aventura, FL	$2,175	$2,378	$3,300	$3,500
33137, Miami, FL	$1,670	$3,250	$5,000	$4,500
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,204	$1,550	$1,450
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,460	$1,813	$2,100
33130, Miami, FL	$2,482	$2,975	$3,900	$3,500
34747, Celebration, FL	N/A	$1,680	$2,200	$2,550
78660, Pflugerville, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$2,250
75070, McKinney, TX	$3,000	$1,800	$2,500	$2,673
78745, Austin, TX	$800	$1,339	$1,638	$1,826

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 $2,145. 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 $1,680 and an average price per square feet of $2.00. There are a total of 1,627 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.87. There are a total of 4,410 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 $1,690 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 5,686 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 -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, and 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 $1,716/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.