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Bedford

Pop. 49,085·212th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,405/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.6%
vs US Median
-$560
Falling (Monthly)
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Bedford · $1,405
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
79/100
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Rents are 14% below what Bedford's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,405/mo
Expected by trend
$1,640/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,035
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,283
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$2,073
Research median
$1,283/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
$16,860/yr
At $1,405/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bedford, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,085
Median income
$83,971
Median age
39.5
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
21.3%
22%
26.9%
12.5%
17.2%
Under 1821.3%
18–3422%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.5%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
17.4%
White62.7%
Black11.9%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian6.8%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
19.4%
31.8%
43.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bedford, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,184 → $1,405
up 18.7%
Income
$76,409 → $83,971
up 9.9%
Population
49,576 → 49,085
down 1.0%
Renter share
47.3% → 49.4%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 43.5%
+3.5 pts
Median age
38 → 39.5
+1.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Bedford, TX has increased by $221 per month, settling near $1,405 after starting the period at $1,184. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $76,409 in 2021 to $83,971 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.8 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 49,576 to 49,085 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 49.4% of households rent today, against 47.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40% to 43.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Bedford, TX market of 2021.

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Bedford rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bedford, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bedford is $1,405/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,035/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,283/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,700/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($83,971/yr), Bedford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford an affordable city for renters?

Bedford is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,405/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($83,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bedford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bedford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,405/mo in Bedford. The local median household income is $83,971/yr, meaning the typical Bedford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bedford?

Rent in Bedford has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Bedford neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Bedford are 76021 ($1,419/mo), and 76022 ($1,421/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Bedford is $1,405/mo.

How does Bedford rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Bedford is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #212 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,405/mo.

What percentage of Bedford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of Bedford households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. Bedford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Bedford's median rent of $1,405/mo is $560 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #212 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,405/mo, rent takes ~20% of Bedford's median household income ($83,971/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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