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Crosby

Pop. 4,617·69th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Crosby, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,906/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$59
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Crosby · $1,906
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
71/100
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Rents are 10% below what Crosby's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,906/mo
Expected by trend
$2,125/mo
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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
Research median
$1,300/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
$22,872/yr
At $1,906/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 4.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.6% YoY, +0.9% 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 → $1,906
up 8.5%
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 $150 per month, settling near $1,906 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 76.8 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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Crosby rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Crosby, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Crosby is $1,906/mo as of July 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 39% of local median household income ($59,241/yr), Crosby ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crosby an affordable city for renters?

Crosby is considered moderate for renters. At $1,906/mo, rent takes approximately 39% 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 $1,906/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 4.6% over the past year as of July 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 #69 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,906/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crosby?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crosby ($1,906/mo): Baytown ($1,586/mo), Humble ($1,626/mo), Deer Park ($1,649/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.

How does Crosby rent compare to the national average?

Crosby's median rent of $1,906/mo is $59 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #69 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,906/mo, rent takes ~39% of Crosby's median household income ($59,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Crosby 39%Benchmark 30%
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