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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,229 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $453 (-28.27%) year-over-year from $1,603 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $310 (-20.34%) year-over-year from $1,523 to $1,213. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $281 (-14.95%) year-over-year from $1,881 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (2.86%) year-over-year from $2,042 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (4.01%) year-over-year from $2,512 to $2,613. 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 7.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.49	$1,150	$1,603 (-28.27%)	$1,460 (-21.21%)
1 BR	$21.96	$1,213	$1,523 (-20.34%)	$1,359 (-10.74%)
2 BR	$17.99	$1,600	$1,881 (-14.95%)	$1,672 (-4.31%)
3 BR	$15.74	$2,100	$2,042 (2.86%)	$1,890 (11.11%)
4+ BR	$13.61	$2,613	$2,512 (4.01%)	$2,450 (6.63%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 47 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,210, 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 13.59% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.28% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 0.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 47 total cities near Texas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,100	$1,500
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,136	$1,500	$1,508
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,338	$1,679
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$950	$1,450	$1,750
Bastrop, TX	N/A	$1,466	$1,697	$1,800
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,280	$1,715	$1,875
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,572	$1,964	$1,963
Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,545	$1,850	$1,999
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,176	$1,600	$2,100
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 103 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, North University, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 103 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $1,901 per month. A total of 63 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Texas's average rent, which is actually $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,100	$1,950	$1,200
North University, Austin, TX	$850	$975	$1,550	$1,200
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,409	$1,350
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$973	$1,500	$1,395
West University, Austin, TX	$1,045	$995	$1,600	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$926	$1,325	$1,500
Hancock, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,900	$1,545
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$915	$1,295	$1,999	$1,600
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,029	$1,300	$1,600
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,378	$1,775	$1,785
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,213	$1,973	$1,820
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,399	$1,350	$2,085	$1,834
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,437	$1,649	$2,121	$1,849
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,340	$1,832	$2,517	$1,886
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$885	$1,498	$1,895
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,050	$1,395	$1,900	$1,900
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,626	$1,845	$1,901
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,538	$2,000	$1,943
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$2,302	$1,670	$1,995	$1,956
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,617	$1,958	$2,713	$1,993
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,450	$2,573	$2,048
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,560	$1,921	$2,600	$2,087
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,376	$1,975	$2,098
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,478	$1,840	$2,145
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,678	$1,786	$2,454	$2,250
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,572	$2,010	$2,925	$2,380
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,600	$2,025	$2,800	$2,422
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,850	$3,201

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 49 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include New Braunfels, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Marcos, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,149. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,185. 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 3.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 1.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 0.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,138	$1,505	$1,540
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,150	$1,595
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,413	$1,723
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,595	$1,875
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,095	$1,289	$1,780	$1,990
Austin, TX	$1,316	$1,553	$1,895	$1,995
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,141	$1,439	$1,675	$2,135
Northwest Travis, TX	$1,608	$1,228	$1,549	$2,225
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,315	$2,300	$2,900
Southwest Travis, TX	N/A	$1,470	$1,845	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,998. 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 $4,700 per month is 78746, West Lake Hills, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,074. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,371 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,707 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	$938	$1,000	$1,600	$1,299
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,256	$1,714	$1,925
78704, Austin, TX	$1,485	$1,751	$2,405	$2,200
78745, Austin, TX	$1,199	$1,375	$1,599	$1,800
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,400	$1,870	$1,749
78701, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,863	$3,200
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,450	$1,725
78744, Austin, TX	$1,825	$1,230	$1,429	$1,850
78702, Austin, TX	$1,590	$1,843	$2,622	$2,346
78748, Austin, TX	$1,170	$1,473	$1,595	$1,995

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 $2,050. 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 $27.49. There are a total of 746 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 $1,249 and an average price per square feet of $21.96. There are a total of 8,458 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 $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $17.99. There are a total of 12,419 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 -0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.