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Converse

Pop. 29,607·110th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Converse, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,730/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$235
Rising (Monthly)
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Converse · $1,730
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
Good value
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Rents are 8% below what Converse's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,730/mo
Expected by trend
$1,882/mo
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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
Research median
$1,820/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
$20,760/yr
At $1,730/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +1.2% 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 → $1,730
up 18.8%
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 18.8% since 2021, going from about $1,456 per month to roughly $1,730 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,411 in 2021 to $94,222 more recently. 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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Converse rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Converse, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Converse is $1,730/mo as of July 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 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Converse an affordable city for renters?

Converse is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,730/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 $1,730/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 3.1% over the past year as of July 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 #110 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,730/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Converse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Converse ($1,730/mo): Universal City ($1,115/mo), Windcrest ($1,200/mo), Selma ($1,314/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 $1,730/mo is $235 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #110 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,730/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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