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Buda

Pop. 15,859·104th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Buda, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,747/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$218
Stable (Monthly)
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Buda · $1,747
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
77/100
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Rents are 13% below what Buda's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,747/mo
Expected by trend
$2,015/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,960/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
$20,964/yr
At $1,747/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Buda, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,859
Median income
$123,766
Median age
37.2
Renters
23.4%
Age distribution
27.9%
17.7%
37.5%
Under 1827.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5437.5%
55–6410.1%
65+6.8%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
30.5%
White72.5%
Black1.4%
Hispanic30.5%
Education (25+)
15.3%
30.2%
50.1%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
76.6%
23.4%
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Buda, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,600 → $1,747
up 9.2%
Income
$87,571 → $123,766
up 41.3%
Population
14,348 → 15,859
up 10.5%
Renter share
29.3% → 23.4%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 50.1%
-4.4 pts
Median age
36.2 → 37.2
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Buda, TX has climbed from $1,600 to $1,747, a 9.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $123,766 today, compared with $87,571 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 14,348 residents to roughly 15,859. Renters now make up 23.4% of households, compared with 29.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 50.1% of adults here, versus 54.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Buda, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Buda is $1,747/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,560/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,500/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($123,766/yr), Buda ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Buda an affordable city for renters?

Buda is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,747/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($123,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Buda falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Buda?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,747/mo in Buda. The local median household income is $123,766/yr, meaning the typical Buda household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Buda?

Rent in Buda has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Buda rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Buda is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #104 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,747/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Buda?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Buda ($1,747/mo): San Marcos ($1,408/mo), Kyle ($1,607/mo), Austin ($1,615/mo).

What percentage of Buda residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.4% of Buda households are renters, while 76.6% are owner-occupied. Buda leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Buda rent compare to the national average?

Buda's median rent of $1,747/mo is $218 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #104 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,747/mo, rent takes ~17% of Buda's median household income ($123,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Buda 17%Benchmark 30%
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