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Azle

Pop. 14,126·86th most expensive in Texas·Azle rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,798/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$167
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Azle · $1,798
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
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Rents are 2% below what Azle's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,798/mo
Expected by trend
$1,837/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,460
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,460/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
$21,576/yr
At $1,798/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Azle, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,126
Median income
$68,514
Median age
35.6
Renters
31.6%
Age distribution
26.7%
22.2%
21.7%
14.1%
15.3%
Under 1826.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5421.7%
55–6414.1%
65+15.3%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
82.1%
16.4%
White82.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
36.3%
33.3%
22%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma36.3%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
68.4%
31.6%
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Azle, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,587 → $1,798
up 13.3%
Income
$79,425 → $68,514
down 13.7%
Population
13,157 → 14,126
up 7.4%
Renter share
25.2% → 31.6%
+6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 22%
-2.2 pts
Median age
38.2 → 35.6
-2.6 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Azle, TX has climbed by $211 per month, settling near $1,798 after starting the period at $1,587. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,425 in 2021 to $68,514 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 27.0 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 13,157 to 14,126 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.4% change. About 31.6% of households rent today, against 25.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 24.2% to 22%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Azle, TX market of 2023.

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About renting in Azle, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Azle is $1,798/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,180/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,940/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,514/yr), Azle ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Azle an affordable city for renters?

Azle is considered moderate for renters. At $1,798/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($68,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Azle slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Azle?

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 $1,798/mo in Azle. The local median household income is $68,514/yr, meaning the typical Azle household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Azle?

Rent in Azle has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Azle rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Azle is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #86 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,798/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Azle?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Azle ($1,798/mo): Westworth Village ($1,522/mo), White Settlement ($1,541/mo), Lake Worth ($1,696/mo).

What percentage of Azle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.6% of Azle households are renters, while 68.4% are owner-occupied. Azle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Azle rent compare to the national average?

Azle's median rent of $1,798/mo is $167 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #86 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,798/mo, rent takes ~31% of Azle's median household income ($68,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Azle 31%Benchmark 30%
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