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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,770 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 February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $59 (-3.77%) year-over-year from $1,559 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $315 (-20.55%) year-over-year from $1,534 to $1,219. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $273 (-14.48%) year-over-year from $1,883 to $1,610. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (10.58%) year-over-year from $1,890 to $2,090. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (4.15%) year-over-year from $2,448 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 3.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.75	$1,500	$1,559 (-3.77%)	$1,507 (-0.43%)
1 BR	$1.79	$1,219	$1,534 (-20.55%)	$1,597 (-23.69%)
2 BR	$1.54	$1,610	$1,883 (-14.48%)	$1,967 (-18.16%)
3 BR	$1.33	$2,090	$1,890 (10.58%)	$2,013 (3.81%)
4+ BR	$1.16	$2,550	$2,448 (4.15%)	$2,483 (2.68%)

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 $2,480 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 $1,400, 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 20.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 35.15% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.05% 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	$795	$730	$1,050	$1,550
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,211	$1,625	$1,810
Denton, TX	$1,450	$989	$1,673	$2,085
Arlington, TX	$1,950	$1,150	$1,600	$2,100
Fort Worth, TX	$1,895	$1,429	$1,613	$2,100
Dallas, TX	$1,565	$1,395	$2,475	$2,350
McKinney, TX	$1,451	$1,850	$2,271	$2,500
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,200	$1,838	$2,700
Plano, TX	$2,000	$1,599	$2,260	$2,735
Frisco, TX	$2,815	$1,626	$2,445	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 82 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Neartown - Montrose, Astrodome, and Alief. 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 $2,500 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,500. 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 $1,250 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
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,225	$2,223	$1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,560	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$921	$1,200	$1,550
West University, Austin, TX	$1,125	$1,383	$1,830	$1,648
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,550	$1,895	$1,725
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,498	$2,025	$2,025
Oakland Park, FL	$1,325	$1,700	$2,097	$2,094
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,200	$3,350	$2,163
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,337	$1,325	$2,195	$2,195
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,373	$2,095	$2,300	$2,300
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,560	$1,895	$2,798	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,445	$1,950	$2,750	$2,300
Dania Beach, FL	$1,300	$1,800	$2,348	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$849	$1,199	$1,750	$2,750
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,700	$2,150	$2,983	$2,800
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,758	$2,400	$4,175	$2,850
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,650	$2,200	$2,900	$3,000
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,343	$3,103	$4,205	$3,500
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,800	$3,500	$8,750	$3,500
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,500	$2,900	$4,500	$3,750
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,700	$3,085	$5,200	$3,800
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,848	$3,800
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,525	$2,930	$4,200	$3,800
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,600	$3,400	$4,500	$4,100
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$1,850	$3,150	$5,000	$4,675
Park West, Miami, FL	$3,100	$4,100	$5,900	$5,250
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,775	$6,500	$7,500
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,125	$9,000	$10,000
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$12,000
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,900	$11,500	$14,000

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 82 counties located by Texas. Some of these counties include Travis, TX, Galveston, TX, and Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,298. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,000, Collier, FL is the most expensive county by Texas.

Typically, rent for studios in Texas is 20.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 20.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 10.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Travis, TX	$1,425	$1,345	$1,700	$1,550
Galveston, TX	$650	$1,200	$1,595	$1,869
Harris, TX	$1,100	$1,200	$1,595	$1,950
Montgomery, TX	$2,933	$1,200	$1,600	$2,000
Tarrant, TX	$1,950	$1,397	$1,650	$2,130
Brazoria, TX	$2,450	$795	$1,275	$2,200
Dallas, TX	$1,800	$1,395	$2,250	$2,300
Fort Bend, TX	$3,167	$1,385	$1,903	$2,400
Collin, TX	$1,975	$1,505	$2,100	$2,499
Denton, TX	$2,600	$1,238	$2,173	$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 $2,363. A total of 10 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 $4,400 per month is 33137, Miami, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $899. 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 $1,543 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,105 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	$1,700	$2,150	$3,000	$2,870
33180, Aventura, FL	$2,175	$2,500	$3,400	$3,500
33137, Miami, FL	$2,250	$3,100	$4,850	$4,400
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,500	$1,425
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,415	$1,813	$2,050
33130, Miami, FL	$2,500	$2,900	$3,933	$3,300
34747, Celebration, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,093	$2,500
75070, McKinney, TX	$2,950	$1,880	$2,395	$2,600
33178, Doral, FL	$2,050	$2,300	$2,900	$3,499
75034, Frisco, TX	$2,815	$1,640	$2,495	$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 $1,770 and an average price per square feet of $1.75. There are a total of 1,513 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 $1,201 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 3,560 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $1.54. There are a total of 4,706 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 -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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.