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Cinco Ranch

Pop. 18,611·33rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Cinco Ranch, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,092/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
+$130
Rising (Monthly)
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Cinco Ranch · $2,092
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Cinco Ranch's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,092/mo
Expected by trend
$2,249/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,383
2 BR
$1,754
3 BR
$1,944
4 BR+
$2,750
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,754/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,092 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,104/yr
At $2,092/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cinco Ranch, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,611
Median income
$161,972
Median age
40.3
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
28.5%
12.9%
32.9%
14.6%
Under 1828.5%
18–3412.9%
35–5432.9%
55–6411.1%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
29.1%
17.8%
White54.7%
Black0.8%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian17.8%
Education (25+)
16%
71.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+71.2%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cinco Ranch, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,593 → $2,092
up 31.3%
Income
$152,662 → $161,972
up 6.1%
Population
18,399 → 18,611
up 1.2%
Renter share
26.2% → 25.8%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
68.7% → 71.2%
+2.5 pts
Median age
39.1 → 40.3
+1.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Cinco Ranch, TX paid around $1,593 a month. That figure now sits near $2,092, up 31.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $152,662 in 2021 to $161,972 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Cinco Ranch, TX adding about 212 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 68.7% to 71.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Cinco Ranch, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Cinco Ranch is $2,092/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,754/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,383/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,944/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($161,972/yr), Cinco Ranch ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cinco Ranch an affordable city for renters?

Cinco Ranch is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,092/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($161,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cinco Ranch falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cinco Ranch?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,092/mo in Cinco Ranch. The local median household income is $161,972/yr, meaning the typical Cinco Ranch household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cinco Ranch?

Rent in Cinco Ranch has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Cinco Ranch rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Cinco Ranch is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #33 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,092/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cinco Ranch?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cinco Ranch ($2,092/mo): Pecan Grove ($1,561/mo), Richmond ($1,833/mo), Katy ($1,999/mo).

What percentage of Cinco Ranch residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of Cinco Ranch households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. Cinco Ranch leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cinco Ranch rent compare to the national average?

Cinco Ranch's median rent of $2,092/mo is $130 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #33 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,092/mo, rent takes ~15% of Cinco Ranch's median household income ($161,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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