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Current Versus Historical Texas Rents

Texas rentals average $1,629 for a studio rental to $2,595 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 December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-4.70%) year-over-year from $1,585 to $1,510. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $346 (-22.31%) year-over-year from $1,551 to $1,205. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-16.59%) year-over-year from $1,912 to $1,595. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (10.50%) year-over-year from $1,871 to $2,067. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.45%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,500. 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 2.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,510	$1,585 (-4.70%)	$1,530 (-1.33%)
1 BR	$1.84	$1,205	$1,551 (-22.31%)	$1,641 (-26.58%)
2 BR	$1.58	$1,595	$1,912 (-16.59%)	$2,054 (-22.36%)
3 BR	$1.31	$2,067	$1,871 (10.50%)	$1,996 (3.58%)
4+ BR	$1.14	$2,500	$2,417 (3.45%)	$2,478 (0.87%)

Historical Rents in Texas

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Top Cities Near Texas

There are a total of 44 cities nearby Texas. The average rent in Texas is currently $2,370 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 $1,375, 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 8.30% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.80% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Texas are about 21.23% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.24% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 44 total cities near Texas in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Houston, TX	$1,236	$1,295	$1,670	$1,817
Round Rock, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$2,000
Denton, TX	$3,000	$1,200	$1,650	$2,025
Austin, TX	$1,009	$1,300	$1,796	$2,050
Fort Worth, TX	$1,200	$1,515	$1,548	$2,100
Arlington, TX	$1,650	$1,200	$1,550	$2,150
Dallas, TX	$1,450	$1,359	$2,300	$2,340
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,400	$2,100	$2,695
Plano, TX	$2,700	$1,380	$1,995	$2,700
Frisco, TX	$2,985	$1,640	$2,190	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Texas

There are a total of 80 neighborhoods in or near Texas. Some of these neighborhoods include Astrodome, Neartown - Montrose, and Alief. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 80 total neighborhoods in or near Texas in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Texas is currently around $2,576 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,576. 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 $1,138 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
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,023	$1,250	$2,100	$1,598
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$966	$1,250	$1,600
West University, Austin, TX	$1,150	$1,295	$1,875	$1,608
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,525	$1,900	$1,650
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,559	$1,969	$1,900
Oakland Park, FL	$1,250	$1,695	$2,000	$2,000
Flamingo - Lummus, Miami Beach, FL	$1,800	$2,200	$3,100	$2,200
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,569	$1,600	$2,300	$2,283
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$2,100	$2,150	$2,295
Midtown, Atlanta, GA	$1,380	$1,898	$2,700	$2,300
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,594	$1,900	$2,798	$2,450
Dania Beach, FL	$1,300	$1,750	$2,300	$2,650
Hallandale Beach, FL	$1,600	$2,200	$3,000	$2,850
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,663	$2,450	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,785	$2,400	$3,795	$2,900
Coral Way, Miami, FL	$1,900	$2,100	$2,949	$2,998
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,020	$2,698	$4,339	$3,200
Media and Entertainment District, Miami, FL	$2,430	$3,000	$4,450	$3,425
City Center, Miami Beach, FL	$2,675	$3,500	$15,000	$3,450
West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL	$2,400	$3,200	$4,536	$3,500
Downtown Miami, Miami, FL	$2,764	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Hollywood Beach - Quadoman, Hollywood, FL	$2,500	$3,200	$4,600	$3,975
Brickell, Miami, FL	$2,600	$3,325	$4,700	$4,250
Park West, Miami, FL	$3,400	$3,950	$6,500	$5,000
Edgewater, Miami, FL	$1,900	$3,425	$5,450	$5,200
Village of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, FL	N/A	$3,100	$6,925	$8,000
Old Naples, Naples, FL	N/A	$5,250	$9,999	$11,000
Pelican Bay, FL	N/A	N/A	$10,000	$11,500
Park Shore, Naples, FL	N/A	$4,650	$12,000	$14,000

Top Counties Near Texas

There are a total of 80 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 $2,200. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Cumberland, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,395. 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 7.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Texas is 11.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Texas is 9.29% 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	$713	$1,200	$1,650	$1,855
Harris, TX	$1,218	$1,250	$1,650	$1,950
Hays, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,670	$2,000
Montgomery, TX	$2,050	$1,200	$1,652	$2,000
Travis, TX	$1,005	$1,300	$1,800	$2,100
Williamson, TX	$1,950	$1,224	$1,597	$2,100
Tarrant, TX	$1,675	$1,395	$1,550	$2,145
Brazoria, TX	$1,500	$875	$1,225	$2,200
Dallas, TX	$1,950	$1,350	$2,150	$2,295
Fort Bend, TX	$2,500	$1,345	$1,995	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Texas

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Texas. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. 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 $1,170 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,450 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 $1,450 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,995 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	$3,000	$2,900
33180, Aventura, FL	N/A	$2,300	$3,350	$3,500
33137, Miami, FL	$2,485	$3,200	$5,200	$4,450
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,508	$1,430
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,850	$2,075
33130, Miami, FL	$2,175	$2,900	$3,850	$3,375
78660, Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,785	$2,145
75070, McKinney, TX	$2,500	$2,100	$2,098	$2,500
78745, Austin, TX	$825	$1,450	$1,638	$1,895
33178, Doral, FL	$1,975	$2,300	$2,950	$3,300

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 $1,629 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 1,597 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 $1.84. There are a total of 4,331 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 $1.58. There are a total of 6,293 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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.