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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $2,599 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $213 (14.32%) year-over-year from $1,487 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $269 (19.49%) year-over-year from $1,378 to $1,647. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (17.80%) year-over-year from $1,699 to $2,001. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (12.06%) year-over-year from $1,874 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (5.52%) year-over-year from $2,417 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 up by 4.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.80	$1,700	$1,487 (14.32%)	$1,461 (16.35%)
1 BR	$1.84	$1,647	$1,378 (19.49%)	$1,559 (5.64%)
2 BR	$1.59	$2,001	$1,699 (17.80%)	$1,944 (2.93%)
3 BR	$1.31	$2,100	$1,874 (12.06%)	$1,979 (6.14%)
4+ BR	$1.13	$2,550	$2,417 (5.52%)	$2,485 (2.62%)

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 $2,425 per month. A total of 17 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 $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Texas's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 18.26% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 24.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.05% 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	$1,295	$1,665	$1,800
Round Rock, TX	N/A	$1,224	$1,495	$1,995
Denton, TX	$1,675	$1,340	$1,700	$2,067
Austin, TX	$1,000	$1,309	$1,800	$2,100
Fort Worth, TX	$1,200	$1,425	$1,550	$2,100
Arlington, TX	$1,650	$1,200	$1,520	$2,150
Dallas, TX	$1,500	$1,377	$2,375	$2,399
Plano, TX	$2,500	$1,326	$1,975	$2,699
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,500	$2,334	$2,700
Frisco, TX	$3,028	$1,605	$2,295	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 84 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Astrodome, Alief, and Neartown - Montrose. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 84 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,623 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,623. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Texas's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Texas, Downtown Las Vegas has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $14,000 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
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,570	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,250	$1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,373	$1,948	$1,635
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,193	$1,550	$1,895	$1,650
West University, Austin, TX	$1,100	$1,298	$1,875	$1,700
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,545	$1,990	$1,961
Oakland Park, FL	$1,250	$1,690	$2,100	$2,100
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,850	$2,175	$3,100	$2,175
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,650	$2,200	$2,296
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,360	$1,884	$2,750	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,850	$2,600	$2,310
Dania Beach, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,300	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,663	$2,345	$2,883
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,730	$2,295	$3,700	$2,950
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,300	$3,150	$2,950
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,925	$2,150	$2,900	$3,100
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,020	$2,598	$4,896	$3,175
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,650	$3,500	$12,500	$3,350
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,300	$2,970	$4,153	$3,400
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,500	$3,000	$4,000	$3,500
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,800	$3,190	$4,950	$3,500
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,700	$3,850
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,475	$3,000	$4,500	$3,900
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,650	$3,400	$4,800	$4,200
Park West, Miami, FL	$3,425	$4,000	$6,450	$4,850
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$1,825	$3,350	$5,050	$5,000
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,200	$6,800	$8,000
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,500	$9,000	$10,250
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$11,500
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,800	$12,500	$14,000

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 84 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 $2,300. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 19 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 $6,500, Collier, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 24.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 15.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 6.51% 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	$600	$1,200	$1,650	$1,850
Harris, TX	$1,243	$1,265	$1,650	$1,935
Hays, TX	N/A	$1,291	$1,695	$1,995
Montgomery, TX	$1,850	$1,200	$1,575	$2,000
Williamson, TX	N/A	$1,325	$1,600	$2,100
Brazoria, TX	$1,600	$850	$1,200	$2,100
Travis, TX	$1,000	$1,306	$1,800	$2,150
Tarrant, TX	$1,616	$1,300	$1,545	$2,150
Dallas, TX	$1,850	$1,374	$2,200	$2,300
Fort Bend, TX	$3,500	$1,345	$1,925	$2,395

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,300. 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 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,210 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,590 per month is 33137, Miami, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Texas is $1,492 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 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	$1,800	$2,300	$3,200	$3,000
33180, Aventura, FL	N/A	$2,400	$3,463	$3,500
33137, Miami, FL	$2,150	$3,250	$5,000	$4,590
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,500	$1,405
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,810	$2,050
33130, Miami, FL	$2,300	$2,950	$3,850	$3,400
34747, Celebration, FL	N/A	$1,585	$1,900	$2,500
78660, Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,790	$2,100
75070, McKinney, TX	$1,976	$1,995	$2,100	$2,500
78745, Austin, TX	$873	$1,500	$1,650	$1,990

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 $2,100. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 1,579 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 $1,256 and an average price per square feet of $1.84. There are a total of 4,250 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 $1.59. There are a total of 6,359 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 0.14%, 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 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Texas?

A reasonable rent price in Texas is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.