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Beaumont

Pop. 113,279·245th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,259/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$706
Falling (Monthly)
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Beaumont · $1,259
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
59/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent
$1,259/mo
Expected by trend
$1,316/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$922
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,492
4 BR+
$1,676
Research median
$1,140/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
$15,108/yr
At $1,259/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Beaumont, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
113,279
Median income
$56,997
Median age
35.3
Renters
44.7%
Age distribution
25.3%
24.2%
22.7%
16.3%
Under 1825.3%
18–3424.2%
35–5422.7%
55–6411.6%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
29.4%
45.5%
20.8%
White29.4%
Black45.5%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian3.8%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
12.8%
31.5%
30.9%
24.9%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
55.3%
44.7%
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Beaumont, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,052 → $1,259
up 19.7%
Income
$49,765 → $56,997
up 14.5%
Population
115,013 → 113,279
down 1.5%
Renter share
46% → 44.7%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 24.9%
-0.4 pts

Rent in Beaumont, TX has increased 19.7% since 2021, going from about $1,052 per month to roughly $1,259 today. Census figures show median household income at $56,997 today, compared with $49,765 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.2 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 115,013 to 113,279 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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At $1,259/mo, how Beaumont rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Beaumont rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Beaumont, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Beaumont is $1,259/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $922/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,492/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($56,997/yr), Beaumont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Beaumont an affordable city for renters?

Beaumont is considered affordable for renters. At $1,259/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($56,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Beaumont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Beaumont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,259/mo in Beaumont. The local median household income is $56,997/yr, meaning the typical Beaumont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Beaumont?

Rent in Beaumont has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Beaumont neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Beaumont are 77701 ($983/mo), 77705 ($1,048/mo), and 77703 ($1,106/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Beaumont is $1,259/mo.

How does Beaumont rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Beaumont is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #245 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,259/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Beaumont?

Orange is nearby and more affordable at $1,137/mo, which is $122 less than Beaumont.

What percentage of Beaumont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.7% of Beaumont households are renters, while 55.3% are owner-occupied. Beaumont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Beaumont rent compare to the national average?

Beaumont's median rent of $1,259/mo is $706 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #245 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,259/mo, rent takes ~27% of Beaumont's median household income ($56,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Beaumont 27%Benchmark 30%
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