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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Crosby, TX is $1,900. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Crosby cheaper than other Texas cities?

Crosby is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #66 out of 267 cities tracked at $1,900/mo.

When was Crosby rent data last updated?

Crosby 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 Crosby, TX?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Crosby, TX at $1,300 per month, which is 32% below the $1,900 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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Crosby

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Pop. 4,617·66th most expensive in Texas·Crosby rents have dropped 5.6%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$1,900/mo

Year-over-Year

-5.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

-$62

Stable (Monthly)

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Crosby · $1,900

More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

72/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 11% below what Crosby's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,900/mo

Expected by trend

$2,137/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,090

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,730

4 BR+

$2,180

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,300/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,900 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

$22,800/yr

At $1,900/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 5.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Crosby, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,617

Median income

$59,241

Median age

28.7

Renters

32.7%

Age distribution

34.8%

21.4%

32.6%

Under 1834.8%

18–3421.4%

35–5432.6%

55–646.8%

65+4.5%

Gender

51.8%

48.2%

Male51.8%

Female48.2%

Race & ethnicity

44.7%

47.5%

White44.7%

Black10.4%

Hispanic47.5%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

23.9%

35.5%

29.7%

No HS diploma23.9%

HS diploma35.5%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+10.9%

Housing tenure

67.3%

32.7%

Owner67.3%

Renter32.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Crosby, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,756 → $1,900

up 8.2%

Income

$31,977 → $59,241

up 85.3%

Population

1,823 → 4,617

up 153.3%

Renter share

54% → 32.7%

-21.3 pts

Bachelor's+

12.3% → 10.9%

-1.4 pts

Median age

37.9 → 28.7

-9.2 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Crosby, TX has climbed by $144 per month, settling near $1,900 after starting the period at $1,756. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $31,977 in 2021 to $59,241 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 77.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 1,823 to 4,617 between 2021 and 2024, a 153.3% change. About 32.7% of households rent today, against 54% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Crosby, TX market of 2023.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Crosby on your salary?

At $1,900/mo, how Crosby rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 24.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 34.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 16.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 13.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 36.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 40.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 32.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Crosby rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Crosby

About renting in Crosby, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Crosby is $1,900/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,040/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,730/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($59,241/yr), Crosby ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby an affordable city for renters?

Crosby is considered moderate for renters. At $1,900/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($59,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crosby slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Crosby?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,900/mo in Crosby. The local median household income is $59,241/yr, meaning the typical Crosby household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crosby?

Rent in Crosby has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Crosby rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Crosby is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #66 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,900/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crosby?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crosby ($1,900/mo): Baytown ($1,569/mo), Humble ($1,594/mo), Deer Park ($1,695/mo).

What percentage of Crosby residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of Crosby households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. Crosby leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.