Average Rent in Texas

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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,999, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $485 (-29.65%) year-over-year from $1,635 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $359 (-23.04%) year-over-year from $1,559 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $441 (-22.43%) year-over-year from $1,965 to $1,524. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.78%) year-over-year from $2,117 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $40 (1.53%) year-over-year from $2,610 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 20.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.30	$1,150	$1,635 (-29.65%)	$1,564 (-26.48%)
1 BR	$21.00	$1,200	$1,559 (-23.04%)	$1,571 (-23.62%)
2 BR	$17.68	$1,524	$1,965 (-22.43%)	$1,927 (-20.91%)
3 BR	$15.86	$2,100	$2,117 (-0.78%)	$1,982 (5.97%)
4+ BR	$13.81	$2,650	$2,610 (1.53%)	$2,532 (4.67%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 45 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,193, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Texas is Scottsdale, AZ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,999 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 5.15% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 3.42% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.46% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 45 total cities near Texas in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wells Branch, TX	$1,775	$999	$1,368	$1,475
Lockhart, TX	$1,699	$1,345	$1,175	$1,615
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$995	$1,400	$1,713
New Braunfels, TX	$1,500	$1,654	$1,787	$1,750
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,787	$1,354	$1,904
Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,819	$1,890	$1,945
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$1,129	$1,400	$1,953
Austin, TX	$1,559	$1,453	$1,850	$1,957
Pflugerville, TX	$1,265	$1,652	$1,795	$2,145
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,950	$2,973

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 122 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, North University, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 122 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $1,774 per month. A total of 79 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Texas's average rent, which is actually $1,999. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, Lorrence Creek has the most affordable average rent at $810 per month. Whereas, at $3,652 average rent per month, Oak Lawn is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Texas. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$909	$1,145	$1,489	$1,195
North University, Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,125	$1,775	$1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$847	$1,034	$1,373	$1,250
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$1,050	$1,400	$1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$970	$1,125	$1,513	$1,350
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750	$1,425
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,015	$1,004	$1,200	$1,599
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,277	$1,250	$1,890	$1,603
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,315	$1,423	$2,025	$1,616
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,374	$1,449	$2,065	$1,631
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,580	$1,573	$1,500	$1,647
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,586	$1,250	$1,975	$1,698
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,600	$1,268	$1,580	$1,716
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,305	$2,225	$1,860
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,904	$1,815	$2,805	$1,888
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX	$1,350	$1,754	$2,428	$1,948
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,411	$1,611	$2,100	$1,950
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,222	$1,681	$1,900	$1,995
North Loop, Austin, TX	$986	$1,225	$1,710	$2,000
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,595	$1,945	$2,504	$2,005
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,791	$1,982	$2,780	$2,092
Montropolis, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,765	$2,050	$2,111
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,165	$1,289	$2,142	$2,150
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,625	$1,831	$2,450	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$934	$1,689	$2,365	$2,300
Rosewood, Austin, TX	$1,616	$2,000	$2,650	$2,326
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,830	$1,940	$2,653	$2,449
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,742	$2,310	$2,650	$2,450
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,751	$2,560	$3,000	$2,773
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,775	$3,810	$3,270

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 50 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include Seguin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and New Braunfels, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,156. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 15 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 $1,047. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,000, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 2.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 12.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 5.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seguin, TX	N/A	$1,563	$1,836	$1,585
Lockhart, TX	$1,175	$1,345	$1,200	$1,615
New Braunfels, TX	$1,500	$1,665	$1,787	$1,756
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,393	$1,500	$1,761
Austin, TX	$1,550	$1,454	$1,900	$1,961
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,830	$1,700	$1,865	$2,000
Northeast Travis, TX	$1,230	$1,679	$1,795	$2,095
Cedar Creek-Red Rock, TX	N/A	$1,459	$1,688	$2,197
Southwest Travis, TX	$1,600	$2,087	$1,885	$2,993
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,326	$1,849	$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 $1,968. A total of 31 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78752, Austin, TX at $1,270 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,270 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,280. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,367 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,729 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	$1,150	$1,200	$1,775	$1,450
78701, Austin, TX	$2,054	$2,758	$3,810	$3,270
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,860	$1,742	$1,988
78704, Austin, TX	$1,634	$1,850	$2,437	$2,650
78745, Austin, TX	$1,020	$1,314	$1,595	$1,725
78702, Austin, TX	$1,584	$1,920	$2,573	$2,316
78666, San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,393	$1,588	$1,761
78741, Austin, TX	$741	$1,300	$1,700	$1,695
78723, Austin, TX	$1,669	$1,691	$1,943	$1,985
78744, Austin, TX	$1,057	$1,301	$1,495	$1,850

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 $1,999. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $25.30. There are a total of 1,321 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 $21.00. There are a total of 11,842 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 $17.68. There are a total of 14,437 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 -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,599/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.