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Coppell

Pop. 42,154·43rd most expensive in Texas·Coppell rents are up 9.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,034/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$69
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Coppell · $2,034
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
Good value
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Rents are 6% below what Coppell's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,034/mo
Expected by trend
$2,162/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,240/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
$24,408/yr
At $2,034/mo median
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Rents are climbing (9.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Coppell, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,154
Median income
$146,235
Median age
41.1
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
26.7%
14.8%
32%
13.8%
12.7%
Under 1826.7%
18–3414.8%
35–5432%
55–6413.8%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.6%
15.3%
29.9%
White49.6%
Black5.6%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian29.9%
Education (25+)
17.4%
69.9%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma10%
Some college17.4%
Bachelor's+69.9%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coppell, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,568 → $2,034
up 29.7%
Income
$130,805 → $146,235
up 11.8%
Population
42,420 → 42,154
down 0.6%
Renter share
29.2% → 31.2%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
70.1% → 69.9%
-0.2 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41.1
+1.2 yrs

Rent in Coppell, TX has climbed 29.7% since 2021, going from about $1,568 per month to roughly $2,034 today. Median household income grew from $130,805 to $146,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 29.2% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Coppell, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Coppell rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Coppell, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Coppell is $2,034/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,810/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($146,235/yr), Coppell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coppell an affordable city for renters?

Coppell is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,034/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($146,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coppell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Coppell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,034/mo in Coppell. The local median household income is $146,235/yr, meaning the typical Coppell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coppell?

Rent in Coppell has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Coppell rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Coppell is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #43 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,034/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coppell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coppell ($2,034/mo): Irving ($1,592/mo), Lewisville ($1,593/mo), Carrollton ($1,618/mo).

What percentage of Coppell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of Coppell households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. Coppell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coppell rent compare to the national average?

Coppell's median rent of $2,034/mo is $69 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #43 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,034/mo, rent takes ~17% of Coppell's median household income ($146,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Coppell 17%Benchmark 30%
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