City Report · TX

Atascocita

Pop. 99,354·77th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Atascocita, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,799/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$133
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss Atascocita rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
Atascocita · $1,799
More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Atascocita's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,799/mo
Expected by trend
$1,867/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Atascocita's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$3,290
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,960/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,799 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in Atascocita usually run 0.9% below trend in November and 0.7% above it in July, about $29 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in Atascocita is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in Atascocita changed +1.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 224 Texas cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.0%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in Atascocita rose 29.1% while median household income rose 17.9% ($100,292 to $118,226). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in Atascocita is 30.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($118,226) is $2,956 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,610); a 4-bedroom is $3,290.

Cheaper nearby

Humble, 6 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,589/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Atascocita. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$21,588/yr
At $1,799/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Demographics

Who lives here

Atascocita, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
99,354
Median income
$118,226
Median age
35.1
Renters
17.5%
Age distribution
28.7%
21.1%
31.1%
Under 1828.7%
18–3421.1%
35–5431.1%
55–648.7%
65+10.5%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
28.7%
32%
White38.1%
Black28.7%
Hispanic32%
Asian3.8%
Education (25+)
21.1%
33.5%
38.9%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+38.9%
Housing tenure
82.5%
17.5%
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Atascocita, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,463 → $1,799
up 23.0%
Income
$106,280 → $118,226
up 11.2%
Population
84,222 → 99,354
up 18.0%
Renter share
18.2% → 17.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 38.9%
-0.8 pts
Median age
35.6 → 35.1
-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Atascocita, TX has increased by $336 per month, settling near $1,799 after starting the period at $1,463. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,280 in 2021 to $118,226 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 84,222 to 99,354 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.0% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Atascocita, TX market of 2021.

Community

Discussions about Atascocita

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

View Atascocita rent history (2015–2026) →
Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Atascocita on your salary?

At $1,799/mo, how Atascocita rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Atascocita rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Atascocita. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Atascocita

About renting in Atascocita, TX

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Atascocita is $1,799/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,570/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,610/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($118,226/yr), Atascocita ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Atascocita?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,799/mo in Atascocita. The local median household income is $118,226/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Atascocita?

Rent in Atascocita has risen 1.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in Atascocita?

Asking rents in Atascocita are usually lowest in November, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $29 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in Atascocita?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in Atascocita rose 29.1% while median household income rose 17.9%, from $100,292 to $118,226. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does Atascocita rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Atascocita is one of the pricier among Texas cities for rent, ranking #77 of 257 tracked cities at $1,799/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Atascocita changed +1.6%, against a typical +1.0% across the 224 Texas cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Atascocita?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Atascocita ($1,799/mo) include Humble ($1,589/mo), and Porter ($1,767/mo).
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,799/mo, rent takes ~18% of Atascocita's median household income ($118,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Atascocita 18%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
Run the Atascocita affordability calculator →
Lowest-rent ZIP codes in Atascocita
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Neighborhoods

Estimated from ZIP-level data

Schools nearby

Public schools near Atascocita, TX

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for Atascocita.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.