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Bridge City

Pop. 9,640·182nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Bridge City, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,533/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+13.6%
vs US Median
-$432
Rising (Monthly)
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Bridge City · $1,533
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,533/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$88,958/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bridge City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,070/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,396/yr
At $1,533/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +13.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bridge City, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,640
Median income
$88,958
Median age
35.2
Renters
23.5%
Age distribution
28.1%
21.8%
30.2%
Under 1828.1%
18–3421.8%
35–5430.2%
55–648.2%
65+11.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
78%
17.5%
White78%
Hispanic17.5%
Asian2.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
30.9%
36.5%
22.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma30.9%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
76.5%
23.5%
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bridge City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,867 → $88,958
down 5.2%
Population
9,405 → 9,640
up 2.5%
Renter share
22.3% → 23.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 22.3%
-3.0 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.2
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,867 in 2021 to $88,958 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 9,405 to 9,640 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 25.3% to 22.3%.

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Bridge City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Bridge City, TX

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Bridge City is $1,533/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,400/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,958/yr), Bridge City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bridge City an affordable city for renters?

Bridge City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,533/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bridge City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bridge City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,533/mo in Bridge City. The local median household income is $88,958/yr, meaning the typical Bridge City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bridge City?

Rent in Bridge City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Bridge City rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Bridge City is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #182 out of 263 tracked cities at $1,533/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bridge City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bridge City ($1,533/mo): Orange ($1,137/mo), Beaumont ($1,259/mo), Port Arthur ($1,328/mo).

What percentage of Bridge City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of Bridge City households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. Bridge City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bridge City rent compare to the national average?

Bridge City's median rent of $1,533/mo is $432 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #182 out of 263 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,533/mo, rent takes ~21% of Bridge City's median household income ($88,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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