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Cibolo

Pop. 35,109·139th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Cibolo, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,654/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$311
Rising (Monthly)
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Cibolo · $1,654
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Cibolo's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,654/mo
Expected by trend
$1,700/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,163
1 BR
$1,288
2 BR
$1,567
3 BR
$1,991
4 BR+
$2,339
Research median
$1,567/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
$19,848/yr
At $1,654/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cibolo, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,109
Median income
$122,365
Median age
36
Renters
17.7%
Age distribution
28.2%
20.4%
31.1%
Under 1828.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5431.1%
55–649.8%
65+10.5%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
14.8%
30.3%
White48.6%
Black14.8%
Hispanic30.3%
Asian3.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
20.2%
28.4%
44.4%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+44.4%
Housing tenure
82.3%
17.7%
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Cibolo, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,540 → $1,654
up 7.4%
Income
$106,654 → $122,365
up 14.7%
Population
31,489 → 35,109
up 11.5%
Renter share
14.6% → 17.7%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 44.4%
+5.9 pts
Median age
34.4 → 36
+1.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Cibolo, TX has climbed by $114 per month, settling near $1,654 after starting the period at $1,540. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,654 in 2021 to $122,365 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 7.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,489 to 35,109 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.5% change. About 17.7% of households rent today, against 14.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.5% to 44.4%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Cibolo, TX market of 2022.

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Cibolo rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Cibolo, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cibolo is $1,654/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,163/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,567/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,288/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,991/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($122,365/yr), Cibolo ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cibolo an affordable city for renters?

Cibolo is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,654/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($122,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cibolo falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cibolo?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,654/mo in Cibolo. The local median household income is $122,365/yr, meaning the typical Cibolo household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cibolo?

Rent in Cibolo has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Cibolo rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Cibolo is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #139 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,654/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cibolo?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cibolo ($1,654/mo): Universal City ($1,115/mo), Selma ($1,314/mo).

What percentage of Cibolo residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of Cibolo households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. Cibolo leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cibolo rent compare to the national average?

Cibolo's median rent of $1,654/mo is $311 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #139 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,654/mo, rent takes ~16% of Cibolo's median household income ($122,365/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cibolo 16%Benchmark 30%
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