How much does it cost to rent in Converse, TX?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Converse, TX is $1,722. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Converse cheaper than other Texas cities?

Converse falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #115 out of 267 cities at $1,722/mo.

When was Converse rent data last updated?

Converse rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Converse, TX?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Converse, TX at $1,820 per month, which is 6% above the $1,722 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Converse

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Pop. 29,607·115th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Converse, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,722/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

-$240

Stable (Monthly)

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Converse · $1,722

More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

67/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% below what Converse's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,722/mo

Expected by trend

$1,884/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Converse's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,350

1 BR

$1,490

2 BR

$1,820

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR+

$2,720

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,820/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,722 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

$20,664/yr

At $1,722/mo median

Rent Market Meter

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 (+2.7% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Converse, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,607

Median income

$94,222

Median age

33.8

Renters

25.8%

Age distribution

27.7%

24.5%

27.4%

Under 1827.7%

18–3424.5%

35–5427.4%

55–649.3%

65+11.1%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

35.1%

26.7%

38.4%

White35.1%

Black26.7%

Hispanic38.4%

Asian3.6%

Education (25+)

25.7%

34.5%

33.9%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma25.7%

Some college34.5%

Bachelor's+33.9%

Housing tenure

74.2%

25.8%

Owner74.2%

Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Converse, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,456 → $1,722

up 18.3%

Income

$77,411 → $94,222

up 21.7%

Population

27,361 → 29,607

up 8.2%

Renter share

25.4% → 25.8%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

30.7% → 33.9%

+3.2 pts

Median age

34.8 → 33.8

-1.0 yrs

Rent in Converse, TX has climbed 18.3% since 2021, going from about $1,456 per month to roughly $1,722 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,411 in 2021 to $94,222 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 3.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,361 to 29,607 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.7% to 33.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Converse, TX market of 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Converse on your salary?

At $1,722/mo, how Converse rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 31.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 27% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 11.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 33.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 36.8% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 29.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

Converse rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Converse, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Converse is $1,722/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,490/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($94,222/yr), Converse ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Converse an affordable city for renters?

Converse is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,722/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($94,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Converse falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Converse?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,722/mo in Converse. The local median household income is $94,222/yr, meaning the typical Converse household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Converse?

Rent in Converse has increased 2.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Converse rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Converse is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #115 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,722/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Converse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Converse ($1,722/mo): Windcrest ($1,123/mo), Universal City ($1,137/mo), Selma ($1,297/mo).

What percentage of Converse residents rent vs. own?

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

How does Converse rent compare to the national average?

Converse's median rent of $1,722/mo is $240 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #115 out of 267 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

22%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,722/mo, rent takes ~22% of Converse's median household income ($94,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Converse 22%Benchmark 30%

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