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Del Valle

·96th most expensive in Texas·Del Valle rents are up 12.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,772/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$193
Stable (Monthly)
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Del Valle · $1,772
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
32/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% above what Del Valle's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,772/mo
Expected by trend
$1,624/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,810/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,264/yr
At $1,772/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Del Valle, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,793 → $1,772
down 1.2%

The median rent in Del Valle, TX stood at $1,793 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,772, reflecting a 1.2% decrease over the period. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Del Valle rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Del Valle is $1,772/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,440/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,810/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Del Valle ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Del Valle an affordable city for renters?

Del Valle is considered moderate for renters. At $1,772/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Del Valle slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,772/mo in Del Valle.

Is rent going up or down in Del Valle?

Rent in Del Valle has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Del Valle is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #96 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,772/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Del Valle ($1,772/mo): Kyle ($1,607/mo), Austin ($1,615/mo), Manor ($1,645/mo).

How does Del Valle rent compare to the national average?

Del Valle's median rent of $1,772/mo is $193 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #96 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,772/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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