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Eagle Pass

Pop. 28,339·250th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,206/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.2%
vs US Median
-$756
Falling (Monthly)
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Eagle Pass · $1,206
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,206/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$57,207/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Eagle Pass's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,280
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,206 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
$14,472/yr
At $1,206/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eagle Pass, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,339
Median income
$57,207
Median age
30
Renters
39.7%
Age distribution
30.5%
25.2%
23.8%
12.2%
Under 1830.5%
18–3425.2%
35–5423.8%
55–648.3%
65+12.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
26.1%
94.2%
White26.1%
Hispanic94.2%
Education (25+)
23.5%
27.3%
27.6%
21.6%
No HS diploma23.5%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
60.3%
39.7%
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Eagle Pass, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,938 → $57,207
up 24.5%
Population
28,367 → 28,339
down 0.1%
Renter share
42.7% → 39.7%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.9% → 21.6%
-2.3 pts
Median age
30.5 → 30
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,938 in 2021 to $57,207 more recently. Renters now make up 39.7% of households, compared with 42.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.6% of adults here, versus 23.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Eagle Pass is $1,206/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,207/yr), Eagle Pass ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle Pass an affordable city for renters?

Eagle Pass is considered affordable for renters. At $1,206/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($57,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eagle Pass falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Eagle Pass?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,206/mo in Eagle Pass. The local median household income is $57,207/yr, meaning the typical Eagle Pass household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eagle Pass?

Rent in Eagle Pass has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Eagle Pass rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Eagle Pass is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #250 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,206/mo.

What percentage of Eagle Pass residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.7% of Eagle Pass households are renters, while 60.3% are owner-occupied. Eagle Pass leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eagle Pass rent compare to the national average?

Eagle Pass's median rent of $1,206/mo is $756 (39%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #250 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,206/mo, rent takes ~25% of Eagle Pass's median household income ($57,207/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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