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Del Rio

Pop. 34,668·209th most expensive in Texas·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,395/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$567
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Del Rio · $1,395
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,395/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$66,158/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Del Rio's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,360
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$980/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,395 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,740/yr
At $1,395/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Del Rio, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,668
Median income
$66,158
Median age
32.8
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
28.5%
25.1%
22%
14.9%
Under 1828.5%
18–3425.1%
35–5422%
55–649.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
85.3%
White46.6%
Black1.1%
Hispanic85.3%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
23.9%
30.6%
23.3%
22.2%
No HS diploma23.9%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Del Rio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,243 → $66,158
up 34.4%
Population
34,831 → 34,668
down 0.5%
Renter share
36.8% → 31.3%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 22.2%
+2.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in Del Rio, TX now reports about $66,158, up from $49,243 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 36.8% to 31.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.3% to 22.2% across the same window.

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Del Rio is $1,395/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $770/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,290/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($66,158/yr), Del Rio ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Del Rio an affordable city for renters?

Del Rio is considered affordable for renters. At $1,395/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($66,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Del Rio falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Del Rio?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,395/mo in Del Rio. The local median household income is $66,158/yr, meaning the typical Del Rio household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Del Rio?

Rent in Del Rio has increased 3.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Del Rio rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Del Rio is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #209 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,395/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Del Rio?

Eagle Pass is nearby and more affordable at $1,206/mo, which is $189 less than Del Rio.

What percentage of Del Rio residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of Del Rio households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. Del Rio leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Del Rio rent compare to the national average?

Del Rio's median rent of $1,395/mo is $567 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #209 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $1,395/mo, rent takes ~25% of Del Rio's median household income ($66,158/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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