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Aubrey

Pop. 7,396·88th most expensive in Texas·Aubrey rents are up 6.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,795/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$170
Rising (Monthly)
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Aubrey · $1,795
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Aubrey's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,795/mo
Expected by trend
$1,951/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,354
1 BR
$1,421
2 BR
$1,669
3 BR
$2,091
4 BR+
$2,687
Research median
$1,669/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,540/yr
At $1,795/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aubrey, TX is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,396
Median income
$101,574
Median age
33.3
Renters
24%
Age distribution
21.9%
32.7%
24.9%
Under 1821.9%
18–3432.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6411.1%
65+9.5%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
63.6%
14.5%
13.3%
White63.6%
Black14.5%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian2.9%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
23.1%
34.2%
37.2%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Aubrey, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,446 → $1,795
up 24.1%
Income
$74,216 → $101,574
up 36.9%
Population
5,229 → 7,396
up 41.4%
Renter share
28.5% → 24%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 37.2%
+5.5 pts
Median age
35.5 → 33.3
-2.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Aubrey, TX has climbed from $1,446 to $1,795, a 24.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $74,216 to $101,574 across the same window, up 36.9% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 41.4% since 2021, moving from about 5,229 residents to roughly 7,396. Renters now make up 24% of households, compared with 28.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 37.2% of adults here, versus 31.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Aubrey, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Aubrey rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Aubrey, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Aubrey is $1,795/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,354/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,669/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,421/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,091/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($101,574/yr), Aubrey ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aubrey an affordable city for renters?

Aubrey is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,795/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($101,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Aubrey falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Aubrey?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,795/mo in Aubrey. The local median household income is $101,574/yr, meaning the typical Aubrey household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Aubrey?

Rent in Aubrey has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Aubrey rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Aubrey is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #88 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,795/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aubrey?

Denton is nearby and more affordable at $1,480/mo, which is $315 less than Aubrey.

What percentage of Aubrey residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of Aubrey households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. Aubrey leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Aubrey rent compare to the national average?

Aubrey's median rent of $1,795/mo is $170 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #88 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,795/mo, rent takes ~21% of Aubrey's median household income ($101,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aubrey 21%Benchmark 30%
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