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Balch Springs

Pop. 27,255·116th most expensive in Texas·Balch Springs rents have dropped 9.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,704/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$261
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Balch Springs · $1,704
More affordable than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,704/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$66,942/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Balch Springs's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,600/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,448/yr
At $1,704/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.9% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Balch Springs, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,255
Median income
$66,942
Median age
32.2
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
30.3%
23.5%
25.2%
12.3%
Under 1830.3%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.3%
65+8.7%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
23.3%
33.2%
53.2%
White23.3%
Black33.2%
Hispanic53.2%
Education (25+)
27.6%
33.3%
30%
No HS diploma27.6%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+9.1%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Balch Springs, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,817 → $66,942
up 19.9%
Population
27,369 → 27,255
down 0.4%
Renter share
35% → 35.3%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
6.9% → 9.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
31.2 → 32.2
+1.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $55,817 to $66,942 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 6.9% to 9.1% across the same window.

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Balch Springs rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Balch Springs, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Balch Springs is $1,704/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,360/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,000/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($66,942/yr), Balch Springs ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Balch Springs an affordable city for renters?

Balch Springs is considered moderate for renters. At $1,704/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($66,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Balch Springs slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Balch Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,704/mo in Balch Springs. The local median household income is $66,942/yr, meaning the typical Balch Springs household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Balch Springs?

Rent in Balch Springs has decreased 9.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Balch Springs rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Balch Springs is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #116 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,704/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Balch Springs?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Balch Springs ($1,704/mo): Mesquite ($1,437/mo), Dallas ($1,618/mo).

What percentage of Balch Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of Balch Springs households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. Balch Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Balch Springs rent compare to the national average?

Balch Springs's median rent of $1,704/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #116 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,704/mo, rent takes ~31% of Balch Springs's median household income ($66,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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