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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $2,600 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 January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (2.18%) year-over-year from $1,488 to $1,520. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.82%) year-over-year from $1,375 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.47%) year-over-year from $1,692 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $243 (13.06%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.87%) year-over-year from $2,432 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 2.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.75	$1,520	$1,488 (2.18%)	$1,459 (4.22%)
1 BR	$1.80	$1,350	$1,375 (-1.82%)	$1,543 (-12.49%)
2 BR	$1.55	$1,700	$1,692 (0.47%)	$1,922 (-11.55%)
3 BR	$1.32	$2,100	$1,858 (13.06%)	$1,996 (5.24%)
4+ BR	$1.15	$2,550	$2,432 (4.87%)	$2,450 (4.08%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 48 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $2,456 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fayetteville, NC, with an average rent of $1,385, 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 21.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.28% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 34.77% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.24% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 48 total cities near Texas in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
El Paso, TX	$1,073	$750	$1,100	$1,550
Houston, TX	$1,090	$1,265	$1,673	$1,850
Denton, TX	$2,475	$1,200	$1,708	$2,000
Fort Worth, TX	$1,890	$1,500	$1,550	$2,100
Arlington, TX	$1,950	$1,195	$1,573	$2,150
Dallas, TX	$1,530	$1,375	$2,355	$2,360
McKinney, TX	$991	$2,005	$2,284	$2,500
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,200	$2,200	$2,700
Plano, TX	$2,249	$1,565	$1,995	$2,700
Frisco, TX	$2,882	$1,525	$2,376	$2,899

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 83 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Astrodome, Alief, and Neartown - Montrose. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 83 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,553 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,553. 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, South Main has the most affordable average rent at $1,339 per month. Whereas, at $13,900 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	$1,280	$1,570	$1,499
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,225	$1,573
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$950	$1,297	$2,250	$1,593
West University, Austin, TX	$1,125	$1,383	$1,830	$1,648
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,544	$1,850	$1,650
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,550	$2,000	$1,992
Oakland Park, FL	$1,250	$1,664	$2,063	$2,000
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,337	$1,595	$2,225	$2,185
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,200	$3,200	$2,200
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,750	$1,903	$2,700	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,995	$2,675	$2,395
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,389	$2,350	$2,400
Dania Beach, FL	$1,250	$1,785	$2,325	$2,600
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,600	$2,200	$3,000	$2,800
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,595	$2,445	$2,890
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,450	$3,800	$2,995
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,950	$2,100	$2,900	$2,998
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,300	$3,000	$4,950	$3,300
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,410	$3,050	$4,300	$3,500
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,750	$3,500	$15,000	$3,500
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,600	$3,000	$4,200	$3,800
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,900	$3,900
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,475	$3,000	$4,500	$3,925
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,650	$3,350	$4,700	$4,300
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$2,100	$3,275	$5,200	$5,000
Park West, Miami, FL	$3,360	$4,200	$6,500	$5,200
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,750	$6,950	$8,000
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,375	$9,999	$10,500
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$11,500
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,650	$11,750	$13,900

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 83 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include Galveston, TX, Grayson, TX, and Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 17 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 $6,295, Collier, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 16.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 18.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 12.05% 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	$538	$1,200	$1,550	$1,800
Grayson, TX	$2,000	$1,163	$1,250	$1,800
Harris, TX	$1,090	$1,250	$1,625	$1,950
Montgomery, TX	$1,185	$1,200	$1,695	$2,000
Tarrant, TX	$1,900	$1,399	$1,550	$2,100
Brazoria, TX	$2,000	$888	$1,250	$2,200
Dallas, TX	$1,910	$1,378	$2,200	$2,300
Fort Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,372	$1,973	$2,400
Collin, TX	$1,825	$1,550	$1,995	$2,499
Denton, TX	$2,670	$1,482	$1,965	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,395. A total of 9 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 $1,191 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 $799. 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 $1,530 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,200 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	$1,600	$2,200	$3,050	$2,850
33180, Aventura, FL	N/A	$2,400	$3,350	$3,500
33137, Miami, FL	$2,450	$3,200	$5,000	$4,500
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,255	$1,540	$1,450
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,530	$1,860	$2,075
33130, Miami, FL	$2,250	$2,900	$3,873	$3,500
34747, Celebration, FL	$1,395	$1,690	$2,050	$2,400
75070, McKinney, TX	$3,250	$2,005	$2,495	$2,550
33178, Doral, FL	$2,100	$2,300	$2,700	$3,400
75034, Frisco, TX	$2,985	$1,525	$2,335	$2,900

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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.75. There are a total of 1,397 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 $1.80. There are a total of 3,427 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 $1,651 and an average price per square feet of $1.55. There are a total of 4,810 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% 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.